Icelandic Yule Lads were bad santas that ruined Christmas
Icelanders have their version of Santa Claus. Actually, we have thirteen versions of Santa Claus. Yes! Iceland has thirteen Santa Clauses, called Yule lads (‘Jólasveinar’ in Icelandic). The global trend of gentrification has caught up with them, and now they are a delight to children....
Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon is ground zero for climate change
Glacial Lagoon – Jökulsárlón – is one of Iceland’s places that is not to be missed. Literally, ‘Jökulsárlón’ is translated as ‘Glacial River Lagoon’ and is located on the southeast of Iceland. It is an imposing place where huge icebergs float on a vast glacial...
Gullfoss: The most iconic Icelandic waterfall
Gullfoss, or “Golden Falls” in the Hvítá River, is perhaps the most iconic and best-known Icelandic waterfall. It is on the Golden Circle route, Thingvellir, and the Haukadal geyser field. See the golden hue of the cascading water of Gullfoss waterfall under sunlight Known as the...
Kvernufoss waterfall is a hidden gem on the Icelandic South Coast
As some might recall, I recently went on a road trip to Vík with my better half, culminating in an epic paragliding adventure with my partners at True Adventure. The perfect way to lower our blood pressure and reduce our adrenaline-infused rush was to experience...
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 the north of Iceland. The first thing to know about Akureyri is that it is the largest urban center outside of the...
Save on whale watching in Húsavík with North Sailing
North Sailing in Húsavík is one of the leading Icelandic tour companies. Since 1995, they have offered whale-watching tours to travelers and received many awards for their focus on environmental issues. Adding this venerable tour company to the long and growing list of my top-rated...
See the Lava Show – hot indoor experience in Vík and Reykjavik
Are you looking for a family-friendly, thrilling, educational indoor activity in Iceland? Then the Lava Show is just perfect. Initially set up in the beautiful village of Vík, the Lava show has also opened in Reykjavik. I am delighted to offer my readers a discount...
10% off Whales of Iceland and whale watching tour with Special Tours
One of the best exhibitions in Reykjavik is Whales of Iceland. This Reykjavik whale exhibition focuses on the whale species that are native to the North Atlantic and roam the seas around Iceland. The cool thing about the whale exhibition is that the whale replicas...
