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.
See the Scale of Vast Icelandic Glaciers and the Highlands in One Huge 3D Map
Most tourist come to Reykjavik before they head out to the rest of the country. A great way to get a perspective of the scale of the vast interior and glaciers here in Iceland is to visit the City Hall, which displays a vast 3D...
The Party of the Year Approaches at Light Speed!
If there is an annual event in Reykjavik that could claim the title “party of the year,” it would have to be the EVE Fanfest. Since 2003, it has brought thousands of residents of the online universe, Eve Online, to Reykjavik. Like last year, the...
A Quirky Work of Art is the Best Place to Photograph Reykjavik
As we have mentioned before the harbor area in downtown Reykjavik is fast becoming a really fun place to visit. The latest addition to noteworthy places in the harbor area is a rather quirky new work of art, which is located right next to a...
Join the Icelanders at the bonfire on New Years Eve
Iceland is the place to be on new years eve. A large part of that reason is the spectacular, if uncoordinated fireworks display that is the main feature of the celebrations. There is more pyromania to enjoy however as bonfires are lit all over the...
In a massive canyon resides Glymur, the second highest waterfall in Iceland
Iceland does have some impressive canyons, but personally, I am mostly into canyons that are adorned with big waterfalls. If you are looking for a photogenic canyon and a big waterfall in Iceland, look no further than the waterfall of Glymur in Hvalfjördur (fjord of...
2014 Calendar with Aerial Photography from Iceland by Nick Miners
Our friend Nick Miners, who has contributed to our blog with his stunning pictures of the Westfjords has the following message to the readers of Stuck in Iceland: Over the course of my many visits to Iceland, I have made a lot of good friends,...
The Geothermal Area Of Krýsuvík is an Icelandic Jewel
We picked a good day to make the trip to Krýsuvík, with clear skies and plenty of sunshine. It was quite warm by Icelandic standards, especially since it was also a low wind day (a day to be cherished, if you have spent any length...
Kirkjufell Mountain Pictured in all Seasons From Dusk to Dawn
Everybody who wants to visit Iceland without thousands of tourists during the summer month and who wants to experience more about the living and nature on this beautiful island should spend at least a few days on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Just a 2.5-hour drive from...
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.