Ugla Hauksdottir Makes History & Sci-Fi with Alien: Earth and The Fires
When I was a teenager, I saw the scariest, most riveting film ever: Aliens. The film had everything a teenage boy dreams about: spaceships, gun-toting marines, scary, slimy monsters, and Sigourney Weaver. I then watched Alien, which was just as amazing. Aliens has always been...
Compare Hotels in Iceland: Find Best-Value Stays for Your Vacation
I’m excited to share a brand-new feature on Stuck in Iceland Travel Magazine: my Book Hotels in Iceland page. Whether you’re planning a quick city break in Reykjavík, a south coast adventure, or a full Ring Road journey, this page makes it easier than ever...
Icelander Sigurjon Fridrik Gardarson on Winning an Emmy
It is not every day that an Icelander takes home an Emmy. However, compositing supervisor Sigurjon Fridrik Gardarson at Vancouver-based Stormborn Studios just did. Sigurjon and his team were awarded an Emmy for their visual effects work on Five Days at Memorial, the gripping Apple...
Reykjavik in Winter – The Ultimate Guide
Reykjavik has been my home base for years, and trust me: Reykjavik can be really nice during the winter. Reykjavik is cozy, quirky, and full of surprises—even when the days are short and the nights are long. This guide offers my personal take on maximizing...
Save on the Brand New Northern Lights Tours with Gravel Travel
If catching the Northern Lights is on your travel bucket list (and let’s be honest—it should be), then this is the winter to make it happen. My friends at Gravel Travel have just launched new and improved Northern Lights tours—and they’re offering an exclusive 10% discount...
Take a Journey Into Icelandic Soundscapes and Sonic Heritage
When most people think of Iceland, they picture epic landscapes—volcanoes, glaciers, geysers, and endless lava fields. But Kaśka Paluch, a Polish-born musicologist, journalist, and sound artist, has given us a way to hear Iceland like never before. She is creating Icelandic soundscapes to match the...
Campervan Deal for a Winter Road Trip in Iceland – Save up to 50%
Planning a trip to Iceland between September 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026? Well, this might just be the best news you’ll hear today. For a limited time, you can get a massive 25% off your Iceland campervan rental with Happy Campers — exclusively through...
Echoes of the End: Myrkur Games Transforms Iceland’s Landscapes into Living Fantasy
In the world of video games, few titles feel as deeply rooted in place as Echoes of the End. This is the debut action-adventure game from Reykjavík-based studio Myrkur Games. Released in August 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, the game marks...
