A new guide for families travelling to Iceland — and how to actually save money on the trip
The question I get more than any other is some version of this: “We’re thinking of bringing the kids to Iceland. Is it worth it? And how do we do it without spending a fortune?” I’ve been answering questions about family vacations for years. This...
New Partner on the Black Sand Coast: Welcome Icelandic Mountain Guides
I am pleased to announce that Iceland Mountain Guides have joined my family of partners — and they are bringing a 10% discount for Stuck in Iceland subscribers along with them. If you have been reading this magazine for a while, you know I do...
Every Hot Spring and Geothermal Pool in Iceland: A Local’s Complete Guide
If there’s one thing an Icelander is qualified to write about, it’s where to get warm in cold water. We invented the concept. Every town in this country has a pool. Every valley seems to have a spring. Over the years on Stuck in Iceland,...
Hvammsvík Hot Springs: Natural Spa Near Reykjavik
Hvammsvík Hot Springs sits at the end of Hvalfjörður — Whale Fjord — about an hour from Reykjavik, and it is quietly becoming one of the most talked-about experiences in Iceland. Unlike the big-name geothermal spas closer to the capital, Hvammsvík puts you deep inside...