Jón Heiðar Ragnheiðarson — Reykjavík-based Iceland Travel Editor since 2012
Icelander Jón Heiðar has run Stuck in Iceland Travel Magazine since 2012. One person, no investors, just honest Iceland travel advice and exclusive discount codes. He has conducted over 200 interviews with local experts, guides, and artists — and built Nonni, Iceland's first Iceland focused AI travel companion.
Helgafell hiking trail gives you the perfect view of Reykjavik
I have said it before and I say it again. One of the best things about living in the Reykjavik area are the many hiking paths close to it. The most popular one is, of course, the Mt. Esja hiking trail But there are many...
Iceland travel advice for the discerning traveler
Innovation and futurism fascinate me. I knew I had to get an interview when I connected with designer and futurist Helga Jóseps. I wanted to know what she felt about the state of the Icelandic traveling industry, the options travelers have and how we in...
Indian Road Trip in Iceland – be alone in nature
I just love hearing from people who come from far away and have gone on long road trips in Iceland. It just demonstrates a great sense of adventure to rent a car and go on a long self drive on a remote place like Iceland....
The best beer in Reykjavik – Skál!*
Reykjavik is famous for its vibrant nightlife. There are loads of places that play all the latest music loud. They are filled with trendy people having the time of their life. I, however, absolutely detest this. Loud nightclubs and bars are just annoying to me,...
One Self drive tour in Iceland and loving it ever since
Stuck in Iceland is a magazine for those who love Iceland. So it is fitting that I interview Minnesotan Mary Kujawski who fell for the country on her trip with her husband in May 2018. Mary and her husband went on a self drive tour...
Iceland in Winter – See how you enjoy it to the max
Looking for a visual guide on how to have a great time in Iceland in winter? You need to look no further. American photographer, Youtube content producer and X-Ray technician Angel Reyes has the perfect one minute video which is a terrific moodboard of the...
Hatari from Iceland Shakes up Eurovision and Capitalism
They are here to destroy capitalism and perhaps sell a few t-shirts while they are at it. Their challenge to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to a bout of traditional Icelandic wrestling, ‘Glíma’, has made international news. They will represent Iceland at the 2019 Eurovision Song...
Game of Thrones in Iceland – Go Beyond the Wall
The last season of Game of Thrones is starting in just under a month. Iceland has been featured extensively in the series and it is gratifying for us Game of Thrones nerds here in Iceland seeing Icelandic places featured in dramatic scenes. Game of Thrones...
Iceland travel advice from someone who actually lives here
I'm Jón, a native Icelander who has called Reykjavík home for over 30 years. Since 2012, I've been running this magazine the way a knowledgeable local friend would — giving you the honest advice, the real discounts from 50+ partners in the Icelandic travel industry, and 200+ expert interviews you won't find anywhere else. This is Iceland from the inside.