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.
Arnar Steinn: Travel Industry Veteran Driving Innovation at Reykjavik Sightseeing
Many travelers that visit Iceland only have a little time to explore the natural wonders and landmarks here.. And, of course, people want to see as much on their trip as possible. Reykjavik Sightseeing is one of the best companies that provide focused guided tours...
Discover the World of Icelandic Whales with Jonathan Rempel
Jonathan Rempel is a highly accomplished professional in the field of environmental sciences, originally from New York. He completed his undergraduate studies at Binghamton University, where he received a B.S. in Biological Sciences and Environmental Studies. Later, he earned his M.B.A. from Boston University. Throughout...
Inga Hlin is a Champion of Sustainable Travel
Inga Hlin Pálsdóttir is a leading figure in Iceland’s branding, promotion, and tourism, with over a decade of experience, most notably as the Director of Visit Iceland and Creative Industries at Promote Iceland. She has contributed to various boards, participated in international conferences, and served...
Lady Lava’s Lava Show offers awesome edutainment for all
In 2010 there was a small volcanic eruption on the Fimmvörðuháls hiking route here. This proved to be a prelude to the massive Eyjafjallajökull eruption. These eruptions proved to change the lives of many Icelanders. Eyjafjallajökull was the catalyst for Iceland becoming a major destination...
Meet Bessi Jonsson: Iceland’s ultimate private guide and his companion Cami
Bessi Jonsson is Iceland’s ultimate private guide. He is a bear of a man, gregarious and easygoing, always ready to share a good story or a slightly politically incorrect joke. Bessi claims to run the travel company Moonwalker, but all his friends know his real...
Want to photograph northern lights? Hallgrímur P. Helgason knows how
Photographer Hallgrímur P. Helgason is what I call an aurora whisperer. His photographs of the northern lights are just spectacular, and often it feels like he has somehow bent the solar particles that interact with the Earth’s magnetic field to his will just so that...
Eco-Friendly Whale Watching in Iceland: Elding’s Chief Naturalist interviewed
I have partnered with Elding for many years, and it has been a great relationship. I am fond of Elding; I always enjoy going out on their whale-watching tours, and, I mean, so far, I have had great luck with them in seeing the giants...
Icelandic Oscar nominee Sara Gunnarsdottir gives travel advice
Not every day is an Icelander nominated for the Academy Awards or the Oscars. However, this year, Icelandic director Sara Gunnarsdóttir received this prestigious nomination for directing the animated comedy film “My Year of Dicks,” created by Pamela Ribon. The film tells the story of...
