The top eight things to do in Akureyri
Akureyri is my hometown, and I love it dearly. The town is both pretty and peaceful, and well-placed as a base for exploring northern Iceland. The first thing to know about Akureyri is that it is the largest urban center outside southwest Iceland and has all the...
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...
Introducing the complete guide to hot springs and pools in Iceland
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,...