2020 has been a strange year for all of us and difficult for many. We at the Stuck in Iceland family have been fortunate in our professional and personal lives during the pandemic. The gratitude we feel for that is immense. Of course, we are excited that life may return to normal, but we also hope the world will learn the pandemic’s lessons. For me, science, good government, and a robust, publicly funded healthcare system are essential to our well-being. The swift development of vaccines gives me hope that a concerted global effort may solve the climate crisis. I also hope you, my dear reader, can visit Iceland in 2021.

Go into the glacier and discover a new world.
Go into the glacier and discover a new world.

Visit Iceland in 2021 and carbon offset your trip

I also hope that when traveling resumes, it will be slower and more deliberate than before. I hope that people will travel less often and spend more time at their destination. In this way, we shall minimize the environmental effects of traveling. I also hope that those who travel will offset the carbon footprint of their flying and traveling. Carbon offsetting by supporting financially, environmentally friendly projects is an effective way to combat the climate crisis. You will be surprised by how cheap it is.

Free road trip plans with maps

Day-by-day plans for the four drives most people take, each on an interactive map with where to sleep, fuel stops, waterfalls and reader discounts along the way. Built for a relaxed pace, not a race.

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Map of hot springs, spas and pools

Every lagoon, wild hot spring and town pool in Iceland on one map. Find warm water near you, and see which spas give my readers a discount.

  • 57 places to soak
  • % Reader discounts
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Hiking Vatnajökull glacier in Iceland
Hiking up Vatnajökull glacier is hard work.

Helping families save on tours in Iceland

The pandemic devastated the Icelandic travel industry, and this magazine is no exception. The number of readers is down 70% from March to December. I hope this bounces back, and I remain committed to keeping running this oldest indie travel magazine dedicated to Iceland. I am proud that over 700 thousand people have discovered Icelandic destinations and activities since the magazine’s founding in 2012. It is delightful to help thousands of people save on Iceland’s incredible experiences with my promo codes. I find it especially gratifying to hear that my promo codes are popular with families. Iceland should be a family-friendly destination, a remarkable place where people can visit to strengthen their familial ties through fantastic experiences. 

Hrútfell in Iceland
Hrútfell (Ram Mountain) is a fixture on the Kjolur hiking trail.

The most popular content in 2020

It has been a tradition at the end of each year to list the most popular magazine content for the year about to pass. Here is the list for 2020: 

  1. The family-friendly tour deals with the acclaimed Stuck in Iceland promo codes. 
  2. Into the Glacier – the world-famous ice tunnel in Langjökull glacier
  3. Article about the Coronavirus in Iceland
  4. Hiking to the top of Iceland – my story of ascending Iceland’s highest peak on the Vatnajökull glacier ice cap
  5. Hiking the ancient Kjölur trail in the Icelandic highlands
  6. Tips about how to save money in Iceland
  7. The hidden beauty of Gljúfrarbúi, the elusive waterfall right next to the popular and wonderful Seljalandsfoss waterfall
  8. Article about Agnes Magnúsdóttir by Tor Bilski. Agnes is the subject of the best-selling book Burial Rites by Hannah Kent
  9. Article about the best places to visit in the North West of Iceland
  10. Interview with my friend Þorbjörg. She started a guesthouse in the town of Hveragerði, the gateway to southern Iceland.

Finally, I wish my readers a fantastic, prosperous new year! I also hope you have a chance to visit Iceland in 2021.