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.
Cycling around Iceland in Only Seven Days!
Sometimes you hear of feats that make you shake your head in disbelief. One of those things is the trek of two Danish cyclists who went cycling around Iceland in just seven days. Consider the distance covered, the ring road spans 1.332 kilometers. The cyclists,...
This App Will Help You Save Money in Iceland – Get it Now!
Are you travelling to Iceland? Worried that it might be too expensive? I have made it my mission to help travellers save money here in Iceland. For example, I have put together the biggest online selection of discount promo codes for top-rated Iceland tours. For...
How to Travel in Iceland on a Budget
Iceland does not have a reputation for being a ´cheap´country to visit. And honestly, that is not our aspiration. We want to be a high-value destination. But in spite of that, there are plenty of things you can do if you want to travel to...
Northern lights in Iceland – the ultimate guide to seeing them
The northern lights in Iceland are a major reason many people come to this country. I totally get it. Whenever I take a walk at night and see the shimmering beauty, I am awestruck—my thoughts go out to the thousands of people who would be...
Soar to the Heavens with Tandem Paragliding
Tandem Paragliding. It is something I never thought I would do. But boy was it awesome. Finding elation The elevation was sudden and smooth. One second, I was standing on the ground. The next second, I was soaring effortlessly to ridiculous heights. The pilot releases...
Icelandic Snowboarding Legend Eiki Helgason
My brother law might be coolest representative of the Icelandic Snowboarding scene. I finally interview him here. [amazon_link asins=’B07492WWYR,B014XKTFI0,B019F18TX4,B0049XHPA2,B06XCR45P4,B074JZY4ZW,B00IZH9MLI,B07BDQWQ1H,B0040Y33CO,B00NMSRLHM’ template=’ProductCarousel’ store=’stuckinicelan-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’e4d074ca-b42b-11e8-9cfc-c320ddfa3219′] One half of the Helgasons brothers Some guys are just cooler than other guys. They got an aura around them and unmatched...
Slippurinn in the Westman Island is one of Iceland’s best restaurant
Once, it was rather a daunting task to travel to the Westman Islands, a cluster of islands south of Iceland. Travel would include an hour’s drive to Þorlákshöfn and a 4 hour of sailing. Icelanders didn´t go there often (or land crabs, as the Westmanians...
The Enormous 1973 Eruption in the Westman Islands
The eruption in the Westman Islands in 1973 is seared into the collective memory of Icelanders. It encapsulates so many interwoven dramatic narratives. My dear, there seems to be an erupting volcano in our garden There is the sudden terrible threat of the volcanic eruption....
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.