Stuck in Iceland Travel Magazine regularly interviews people who have visited Iceland and Icelandic artists, thinkers, authors, and travel experts. Our goal is to give you inside information into traveling to Iceland and insights into Icelandic culture and history.
Icelandic superstar Bríet loves swimming and spectacular nature
Icelandic superstar Bríet burst into the Icelandic music scene a few years ago. Immediately, this self-made young woman charmed Iceland with her irresistible star power. What captured people’s hearts and minds is how deeply personal and authentic her music is. She stands out from the...
Rent outdoor clothes for your Iceland trip
One of the best services I have seen for travelers is Iceland Cover, where you can rent outdoor clothes for your Iceland trip. I know that many people are excited about visiting Iceland but are rightly worried about how to dress correctly to counter the...
Harpa in Reykjavik has unique architecture and exciting attractions
The Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center is my favorite building in Reykjavik. It has many wonderful features, but the main hall of Eldborg stands out. No matter what event or concert I attend, entering that deep red hall is always a special occasion. The...
The 23 Iceland-focused interviews published in 2022
Iceland-focused interviews in 2022 numbered twenty-three. The interviewees were a diverse group of people indeed. They ranged from ambassadors, writers, activists, scientists, travel guides, podcasters, actors, and musicians, to name a few. The only thing many of them had in common was that they had...
Sarah Thomas wrote The Raven’s Nest about living in Iceland
Sarah Thomas is a writer and documentary filmmaker who recently published her new and acclaimed memoir, The Raven’s Nest. The story is inspired by her experience of coming to Iceland on a brief visit in 2008, which turned into a transformative half-decade spent living in the...
Singer Margrét Rán is a superstar who loves Bragðarefur*
Iceland’s best export is probably its music. A case in point is the wonderful band Vök. Vök’s front-woman, Margrét Rán Magnúsdóttir, has quickly become of Iceland’s best know singers. Her live performance and presence are compelling, to the point of her having some undefined charisma...
Iceland Travel Planner Helga Stína helps you discover hidden gems
Helga Stína is an independent Iceland travel planner, and the woman behind the travel company Iceland Unwrapped. She focuses on helping her customers to find hidden gems here in Iceland. She has a great website. Its blog section is a solid resource for anyone planning...
Deep dive into Icelandic films with the podcast Kvikmyndapod
I love podcasts and audiobooks. I commute almost exclusively by bike, and every time I get on my bike, I look forward to listening to something. There are a few great Iceland-focused podcasts out there. I interviewed the wonderful Jewells Chambers, who has the entertaining...
