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.
The Best Places to Visit in North West of Iceland
Jón R. Hilmarsson moved to Skagafjordur in the autumn of 2005. He was running three schools there and became charmed by the landscape and countryside of Skagafjordur. He was especially struck by the ever-changing variety of light and color. Moving to Skagafjordur was the catalyst...
Snorkeling and Caving in Thingvellir
Ásgeir is challenged to snorkel in the amazing Silfra at Thingvellir. He is lucky to be invited there by Artic Adventures and although things get a bit cold he finds it really enjoyable. He makes the tragic mistake of believing that is he is diving between...
Those Germans Want More Icelandic Music!
We heard recently from a couple in Berlin called Frank and Jo are a couple who live in Berlin, Germany. Frank is a freelance cameraman and a video producer. Jo is a artist, has a PhD in geology currently works as a typesetter. They have a “slightly”...
Icelandic Landscapes and Nature Revealed in the Film Heild
All of you Iceland-enthusiasts should check out the film Heild or “Whole” that has just been released. It is Iceland’s first full-feature, non-narrative film, which shows Icelandic nature and landscapes in a new light. The film features an original score from Professor Kliq and additional music from...
ICELAND AIRWAVES 2014
Words & photos by Bowen Staines. Make sure you check out his article about making a video with Sólstafir in the Westfjords of Iceland. Iceland Airwaves 2014 was definitely a standout year for me; this was my ninth time attending Airwaves, and I haven’t had...
Glimpse of World War 2 in Reykjavik
The British occupied Iceland on the 10th of May 1940, the same day that the German invaded Belgium, the Netherlands, and France. The primary purpose of the occupation was to strengthen Britain’s position in the battle of the Atlantic. At this time, German submarines were wreaking...
Last Ticket for Flaming Lips at Iceland Airwaves
On the last night of Iceland Airwaves 2014 Ásgeir is feeling pretty good about himself as he catches the last ticket for the totally sold out Flaming Lips concert. Impossible? Well not for our guy. He concludes his Vlog from Iceland Airwaves with a few lessons...
See The Knife, Hozier and Retro Stefson at Iceland Airwaves
You would have thought that Asgeir was all partied out after his third night at Iceland Airwaves but he powers through his fourth night like there was no tomorrow. He catched the following acts: Hozier, The Knife and the Icelandic band Retro Stefson. He is...
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.