The Perfect Walk in Downtown Reykjavik
Reykjavik is full of great places to go out for a stroll. Grótta is perfect for bird watching and romantic walks and Elliðarárdalur valley has a really nice river flowing through it and is perfect for cycling or walking. But let me tell you about the perfect walk in…
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 perspective of the scale of the vast interior and glaciers here in Iceland is to visit City Hall which displays a vast 3D map of…
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 has brought thousands of residents of the online universe Eve Online to Reykjavik. Like last year…
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 right which is located right next to…
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 here 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…