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.
Whale Watching Akureyri brings you close to the giants of the sea
Few people can claim more experience in the Icelandic travel industry than Sara Sigmundsdóttir. As a teenager, she started working in the family business, the whale-watching company Elding. Fast-forward to today, Sara is running Elding’s sister company, Whale Watching Akureyri, and has a captain’s license. It...
Slow travel in the Westfjords – discover this incredible region
The Westfjords region is a stark, beautiful, untamed, serene region. This northwestern peninsula has dramatic fjords, steep mountains, and an unbeatable coastline. It offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life like no other place. Seals, Arctic foxes, birds, and whales are...
Dagný Björg of Hidden Iceland talks eco-friendly traveling in Iceland
Hidden Iceland is one of the highest-rated Icelandic companies on Trip Advisor. They have over 1.240 reviews, most of which are five stars. The company is also dedicated to and is a pioneer in eco-friendly traveling in Iceland. In short, they are a great example...
The wonders of the Icelandic highlands are yours to experience with Midgard
My latest partners are Midgard Adventure and Midgard Base Camp. They operate in the village of Hvolsvollur on the south coast of Iceland. At the helm of this family-run tour company is Hildur Kristjánsdottir. Her passion for the wonders of the Icelandic highlands and sustainable...
River rafting adventure in Iceland with Arctic Rafting
In the heart of the Icelandic Golden Circle, the thrill of adventure meets the beauty of nature. Founded in 1985, the rafting and kayaking company Arctic Rafting offers a gateway to the exhilarating world of river rafting in Iceland under the stewardship of Tinna Sigurðardóttir,...
Stuck in Iceland recommends: Sümac restaurant
In this first special Stuck in Iceland restaurant recommendation, we will talk about one of our all-time favorite restaurants in Reykjavík, the Middle-Eeastern themed Sümac, run by one of Iceland´s most renowned chefs, Þráinn Freyr Vigfússon. Þráinn also runs ÓX, one of the three Michelin-star...
Lee-Anne Fox has visited Iceland 17 times – here are her travel tips
As I have often discussed, a big part of my motivation for running Stuck in Iceland Travel Magazine is the great people I have known through this part-time passion project. Sadly, I have not met all of these people, but that is a feature of...
Litli Barinn in Reykjavik – A haven of Icelandic culture and warmth
In the heart of Reykjavik’s historic Vesturbær neighborhood lies a quaint and cozy gem within the Local 101 hotel, offering a unique blend of Icelandic culture and hospitality. At the helm of this charming bar and its accompanying hotel are Alma Bremond and her partner,...
