Cycling Around Iceland: A Journey Through Fire and Ice
The Icelandic Ring road, which circles the entire island, minus the Westfjords, is 1,322 kilometers or 820 miles. Cycling on this Icelandic highway is not for the faint of heart. The weather is unpredictable. A cyclist attempting to cycle around Iceland will face strong headwinds,...
Embracing Nature’s Warmth at the Forest Lagoon
In 2012 work started on a tunnel through Vadlaheidi, the mountain range that rises to the east of the northern town of Akureyri. The project soon became difficult since the tunnel ran through a river of hot water within the mountain. The tunnel flooded, and...
Midgard unites all fandoms in Iceland
Midgard is Iceland’s first all-inclusive fan convention, targeting fans from various fields – video games, tabletop games, cosplay, literature, comics, television, movies, and more. The Midgard convention will be held at the Laugardalshöll venue on the 9th of September and 10th of September 2023. The...
Hiking the Leggjabrjótur – leg breaker – trail
The accolade for the least attractive name of an Icelandic hiking trail must go to Leggjabrjótur, which can be translated as ‘Legbreaker.’ Leggjabrjótur is an ancient trail that lies between Thingvellir and the fjord of Hvalfjörður, through a pass between the mountains Botnssúlur and Búrfell....
Epic Adventure: Einar Samuelsson of Glaciers and Waterfalls Interview
Welcome to this interview with Einar Samuelsson (follow his great Iceland-focused Instagram account). Einar is the founder and CEO of Glaciers and Waterfalls, a renowned travel company that TripAdvisor has recently awarded the prestigious Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best for the tour Glacier Hike...
Iceland’s Musical Treasure: Discover the Pearls of Icelandic Song
Welcoming you to the heart of Reykjavik stands Harpa concert hall, a landmark is known not just for its exceptional architecture but also for its role as the pulse of cultural and social life in Iceland. With its state-of-the-art acoustic technology, Harpa has drawn millions...
Emilía Sigurðardóttir has the Flight plan for FlyOver Iceland
Emilía Sigurdardottir is the Sales, Marketing & Brand Experience Manager at FlyOver Iceland. This unique attraction utilizes state-of-the-art technology for its award-winning, top-rated ultimate flying ride experience. FlyOver Iceland takes its guests on an exhilarating journey. It combines storytelling, and special effects, including scents, winds,...
The Icelandic Private Guide that Creates Your Best Days
“I simply want to create the best day of your life,” says Bessi Jonsson, a great friend, and a highly respected Icelandic private guide, when discussing the philosophy guiding his work. We were driving home to Reykjavik after spending a day on the Sólheimajökull glacier....
