Hiking in Iceland When the Weather is S*it – Part 1
If you look at a typical travel brochure of Iceland you will notice that the pictures will almost show serene beautiful landscape awash in sunshine. However, make no mistake, Iceland is called Iceland for a reason. This means that travelers must be ready for rough...
Is This the Best Swimming Pool in Southern Iceland?
This is not going to be a long blog post. But I just wanted to draw you attention to the really great swimming pool at Minni Borg in the South of Iceland. It has a really nifty slide. If you can´t have fun there you...
See the Seat of the Bishops at Skálholt
Skálholt is one of the most historic sites in Iceland. It was the seat of bishops all the way from 1056 until it was it was moved to Reykjavik in 1785. It was the site of the first school in Iceland (also founded in 1056)...
See the Gushing Geysers of Iceland
It is one of my favorite places in Iceland. Nevermind it is a bit of a tourist trap and sometimes a bit crowded. Nevermind it is a part of the golden circle that has become bit of a cliche in Icelandic tourism. After all, the...
The Breathtaking Westman Islands
This is the second blog post from our guest blogger Dóri Sig. Dóri is a fellow Icelander and he is also a bit of a legend. His coverage of the protests that accompanied the Icelandic crash is unique and he is also an accomplished photographer and traveler. Here is Dóri...
Get a Taste of Ethiopia in the Icelandic Countryside
Yes, it is true. In the rather sleepy and idyllic village of Flúðir in the South of Iceland which is notable by being the the mushroom growing capital of Iceland you can get a real taste of Ethiopia. Try the delicious small restaurant called Minilik. It is...
Can you Find Your Way in the Maze?
I have to admit that to me the single greatest innovations in information technology for the past few years has been 1) GPS and 2) Google maps. I am simply useless at finding my way. So the hedgerow maze at the Engi organic market (site in...
This Iceland Petting Zoo is Just Perfect for Kids – Family Friendly Iceland
If you are travelling with children in the South of Iceland the Iceland Petting zoo at Slakki is a perfect place to visit. All the cute animals hang out at this petting zoo It has everything a proper petting zoo should have: super-cute kittens and...
