Your Northern Lights Guide Just Got Better – All You Need to Chase the Aurora in Iceland
I’ve just given my Iceland Northern Lights guide a major upgrade, and I’m excited to share what’s new. If you’re planning to see the Northern Lights in Iceland, you need more than just hope and a warm jacket. You need accurate information, realistic expectations, and practical...
Icelandic Halloween Special: The Undead Deacon of Dark River
I am a huge fan of the imported festival of Halloween. It has become very popular here in Iceland, which is not surprising. Icelandic culture and folklore are wedded to the macabre. Since it is the spooky season, I thought it would be a good...
Songs of Longing and Love: Icelandic Soprano Hallveig Rúnarsdóttir Releases Hauntingly Beautiful Nordic Album
If you’re heading to Iceland this autumn and want to experience something truly soulful, mark your calendar for October 25th. That’s when one of Iceland’s most beloved sopranos, and my very own much better half, Hallveig Rúnarsdóttir, will take the stage in Harpa’s Norðurljós Hall...
Your Ultimate Ring Road Guide Just Got Even Better
If Iceland’s Ring Road is on your bucket list (and let’s be honest, it should be!), I’ve got great news: my free Iceland Ring Road Guide just got a major update. It is better, sharper, and more helpful than ever. Whether you’re a first-time visitor...
Krauma Nature Baths – A Silver Circle Highlight in West Iceland
Looking for a top-rated relaxation experience in Iceland? Krauma Nature Baths offer soothing geothermal waters, stylish facilities, and a perfect location on the Silver Circle—West Iceland’s newest scenic road trip. Just an hour’s drive from Reykjavík, Krauma is fed by Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot...
Ugla Hauksdottir Makes History & Sci-Fi with Alien: Earth and The Fires
When I was a teenager, I saw the scariest, most riveting film ever: Aliens. The film had everything a teenage boy dreams about: spaceships, gun-toting marines, scary, slimy monsters, and Sigourney Weaver. I then watched Alien, which was just as amazing. Aliens has always been...
Compare Hotels in Iceland: Find Best-Value Stays for Your Vacation
I’m excited to share a brand-new feature on Stuck in Iceland Travel Magazine: my Book Hotels in Iceland page. Whether you’re planning a quick city break in Reykjavík, a south coast adventure, or a full Ring Road journey, this page makes it easier than ever...
Icelander Sigurjon Fridrik Gardarson on Winning an Emmy
It is not every day that an Icelander takes home an Emmy. However, compositing supervisor Sigurjon Fridrik Gardarson at Vancouver-based Stormborn Studios just did. Sigurjon and his team were awarded an Emmy for their visual effects work on Five Days at Memorial, the gripping Apple...
