Goodbye 2020, hope you can visit Iceland in 2021
2020 has been a strange year for all of us and difficult for many. We at the Stuck in Iceland family have been fortunate in our professional and personal lives during the pandemic. The gratitude we feel for that is immense. Of course, we are...
Family-friendly Reykjavik park- see birds, salmon and rabits
Although Reykjavik isn´t really a large city, the locals have several sanctuaries from the hustle and bustle and gridlock. Reykjavik does have a couple of really nice parks, and of course, you can always escape to lovely Grótta on the western edge of town. Perhaps the best place...
Hostels in Iceland – accommodation for the world conscious traveler
I am always looking for experienced people from the Icelandic travel industry to interview. One of the most experienced people in the business is Sigríður Ólafsdóttir. She is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Senior Quality Auditor of the Hostelling International (HI) in Iceland. Sigríður,...
Thank you for reading Stuck in Iceland Travel Magazine in 2019
It is that time again when we look back on the year that is about to end and think about what is in store next year. When I think about 2019, my main feeling is gratitude. I have been incredibly fortunate in my life, both...
The storm chaser in Iceland – he braves the storm when you snuggle inside
When you think about it, I may not the best ambassador for Iceland. I have written articles on the dark side of Thingvellir, the terrible consequences of the Laki eruption in the 18th century. I am planning more articles on the morbid side of Icelandic...
Astronaut training in Iceland – get ready to discover new worlds
Perhaps the most exciting developments in the world today is the renaissance of space travel. One offshoot of this is the company Space Nation. Its mission is to making space and astronaut experiences accessible to everybody. The company is offering those who want to break...
Horseback Riding Tours in Iceland – get 10% off these top rated tours
We at Stuck in Iceland are thrilled to announce our partnership with Riding Tours South of Iceland. If you are looking to go horseback riding in Iceland, this company is the one you want to consider. Just look at the reviews they have on Tripadvisor....
Ice Ice Iceland pokes fun at Icelandic mythology and Icelanders!
Birgitta Sigursteinsdóttir and Ester Sveinbjarnardóttir are two lovely Icelandic ladies. They will be doing two shows called Ice Ice Iceland at the Reykjavík Fringe Festival happening at various locations around Reykjavik next week. During the show, they will be acting out different Icelandic creatures and...
