Why Geology Students Should Add Iceland to Their Bucket List
For geology students, Iceland is not just another beautiful travel destination. It is a giant outdoor classroom where the Earth seems to speak in steam, lava, ice, and stone. Imagine opening a geology textbook and watching the diagrams come alive in front of you. That...
Cool off in Iceland: The perfect summer escape from scorching heatwaves
As Europe and North America sizzle under record-breaking summer heatwaves due to human-induced climate change, travelers are looking north, not just on the map, but for relief. If you’ve had enough of sweating through your city or melting on crowded beaches, we’ve got good news:...
How to best experience the 2026 solar eclipse in Iceland
On 12 August 2026 at 16:42, we here in Iceland will be treated to an amazingly natural phenomenon: a total sun eclipse. Therefore, I am thrilled to bring back a familiar face to my readers: Sævar Helgi Bragason, a renowned Icelandic educator, TV personality, and...
Dancing in the morning at FlyOver Iceland
A friend of the magazine, Emilía Sigurðardóttir, Sales & Marketing Manager of FlyOver Iceland, just sent me this article about their recent holiday breakfast, which their friends and neighbors enjoyed at the FlyOver Iceland HQ. It is also the first entry into a brand new...
Auður Jónsdóttir: insight & warmth in Iceland’s literature
If you only knew Iceland from its dynamic literary scene and the number of books published in Icelandic every year, I would understand if you thought Iceland is a country of millions. In 2021, 895 book titles were published in a country of just under...
Hiking the Leggjabrjótur – leg breaker – trail
The accolade for the least attractive name of an Icelandic hiking trail must go to Leggjabrjótur, which can be translated as ‘Legbreaker.’ Leggjabrjótur is an ancient trail that lies between Thingvellir and the fjord of Hvalfjörður, through a pass between the mountains Botnssúlur and Búrfell....
Epic Adventure: Einar Samuelsson of Glaciers and Waterfalls Interview
Welcome to this interview with Einar Samuelsson (follow his great Iceland-focused Instagram account). Einar is the founder and CEO of Glaciers and Waterfalls, a renowned travel company that TripAdvisor has recently awarded the prestigious Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best for the tour Glacier Hike...
Arnar Steinn: Travel Industry Veteran Driving Innovation at Reykjavik Sightseeing
Many travelers that visit Iceland only have a little time to explore the natural wonders and landmarks here.. And, of course, people want to see as much on their trip as possible. Reykjavik Sightseeing is one of the best companies that provide focused guided tours...
