Author: Jón Heiðar Ragnheiðarson — Reykjavík-based Iceland Travel Editor since 2012

The Golden Circle

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...
History and Culture

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”...
Music in Iceland

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...
History and Culture, Reykjavik

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...
Music in Iceland

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...