Ghost Stories: On the Trail of Agnes Magnusdottir
Tory Bilski is an American woman who travels to Iceland every summer with a group of friends. They ride horses, chatter incessantly, and kick up dust. She has also written about her visit to Flatey Island. She went on the trail of Agnes Magnusdottir, the protagonist of...
The dark side of Thingvellir
Thingvellir (Parliament Plains) is without a doubt the most interesting historic site in Iceland. It is right on the popular Golden Circle route. Hallowed Ground of the Icelanders To Icelanders, it is hallowed ground where our forbears founded a parliament and a commonwealth back in...
Iceland archeology underground – discover this ancient cave
You could be forgiven to think that Iceland was settled in the latter part of the 19th century. This is because there are hardly any old buildings. But this is deceptive. In Iceland, the really old man-made structures are underground. So join us for a...
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.
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