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:...
Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral Named One of the World’s Most Beautiful Buildings by Time Out
Time Out Magazine has ranked Reykjavík’s Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral as the second most beautiful building in the world, surpassed only by India’s Taj Mahal. This recognition places Iceland’s most iconic landmark alongside architectural wonders like Petra, Fallingwater, and the Pyramids of Giza. A vision born from...
Eyþór Guðmundsson rescues ancient Icelandic books
Book collector Eyþór Guðmundsson collects, restores, and shares Iceland’s literary heritage from centuries past. His Instagram account, @oldicelandicbooks, has become a digital window into a world of 17th-century bindings, centuries-old Bibles, forgotten manuscripts, and unexpected historical treasures tucked inside crumbling pages. There, you can watch...
Iceland Eclipse Festival 2026: Music, Art, and Magic
The upcoming solar eclipse, which will take place on the 12th of August next year, is already causing a lot of excitement. I don’t think I’m exaggerating to say that Iceland is already sold out. After all, the western part of the country is prime...