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.
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...
The 2019 Iceland Music Awards – Find the Best Icelandic Music
The Icelandic music scene is world famous. This is no wonder. Iceland punches far above its weight when it comes to music. And the Icelandic music scene continues to be extremely dynamic. This was evident at the 2019 Iceland music awards which were held on...
Descent Into the volcano in Iceland
I recently came across found pictures that my wife and I took on our trip to Thrihnukagigur magma chamber in Iceland back in 2016. This trip was epic in all sense of the word. What could be more intriguing than actually going into a volcano?...
Shallow from A Star is Born Performed Inside a Glacier
One of the most intriguing places in Iceland is underneath its second largest glacier, Langjökull. This is the man made ice tunnel which burrows deep into Langjökull glacier. It is 550 meters deep and goes 30 meters down into the glacier. It took 14 months...
Travelers delighted with Iceland
If you considering visiting Iceland, this should help you to take the plunge. A new survey conducted by pollsters Gallup and ISAVIA, the company which runs Keflavik Airport, shows that travelers are delighted by Iceland. Happy travelers Since early 2016, Gallup and ISAVIA have polled...
See this Inspiring Iceland Music Video
I am, quite frankly, moved by the enthusiasm people show for Iceland. I suppose it is a big reason why I devote so much time to this magazine. One story of a man who demonstrated this kind of incredible passion for Iceland is Australian musician...
How to fight whaling in Iceland? You go whale watching
Update (27th of June 2019): We are happy to report that there will be no whaling in Icelandic waters in the summer of 2019. Perhaps if we keep fight whaling in Iceland it will be stopped. Get 10% discount when booking a whale watching tour...
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.