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.
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...
Meet Valur Heiðar, one of Iceland’s leading private guides
A magazine like Stuck in Iceland should be a springboard for independent and authentic entrepreneurs. The people and the companies I work with should have proven themselves to offer the best service and value to people visiting Iceland. Somebody who fulfills both criteria is travel...
Insider tips and tricks for a great camper van road trip in Iceland
Haukur Sverrisson is a member of the Happy Campers family, which services thousands of travelers who rent a camper van, sleep in it, and roam around Iceland to take in the sights and enjoy activities here. Haukur Sverrisson is the son of the founders of...
Collection of stunning Iceland images: A photo journey with Eyrún Lydía
The reputation of social media has suffered recently for many good reasons. But it is still great for one thing: helping me find beautiful photographs from Iceland. I love seeing great photographers who give new perspectives on Icelandic landscapes and nature. For me, it is...
