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...
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...
Dóri Does the Westfjords – Lands at a Hellish Airport and Plays Swamp Soccer
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...
The Surprising Gem of an Icelandic Hot Spring
Paul Hutchinson has kindly accepted to contribute to Stuck in Iceland. Paul is not only a great writer and photographer but also an expert programmer and a legend in the gaming world. Here is tell us about a nice little hot spring he found. The...
Kjolur Hiking Trail in Iceland – The Haunted Highway
Ever since settlement in the Viking age in the ninth century. there has been a “highway” running through the country called Kjolur hiking trail (or “Kjölur”) route on the Icelandic highlands which runs from the northern part of Iceland to the south. Tales of migrations...
Aurora Reykjavik is the New Icelandic Home of the Northern Lights
Catching the Aurora borealis, or the northern lights as they are commonly known to most, can sometimes be difficult. Seeing them is highly rewarding though and the chase after them can be highly enjoyable. And when you finally see them it can be sublime as...
