Iceland Music Experience – On Experiencing Sigur Rós in Iceland
Nancy Claus traveled to Iceland on a whim and had a life changing Iceland music experience. Listening live from Reykjavik The band Sigur Rós has stirred my soul from the moment I accidentally stumbled upon them early 2006. The song that made me an instant...
Clearing the Ash From the Eyjafjallajokull Eruption
In April and May 2010 Iceland was in the grip of the Eyjafjallajokull eruption. The international consequence was, as some may remember, a lot of grounded international flights. In Iceland the disgusting ash from the eruption seemed to permeate everything. Fortunately for us living here...
Seljavallalaug Swiming Pool Filled With Ash
The Seljavallalaug pool is a local treasure, located near the farm Seljavellir at the foot of the Eyjafjoll Mountains in Southern Iceland. It was filled with ash from the infamous Eyjafjallajokull eruption in 2010. It has been cleaned since then so you should be OK...
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.