Iceland Wilderness Center is where the past comes to life
I recently visited the Iceland Wilderness Center in the East of Iceland, founded in 2016. It is close to the iconic Stuðlagil Canyon, the Hengifoss waterfall, and the cozy Vök Baths. The Wilderness Center features a beautiful exhibition on how life was in the region...
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...
Sonia Nicolson is the Reykjavik Sketcher
Sonia Nicolson, AKA the Reykjavik Sketcher, is a Scottish expat living in Iceland who has carved a space in the world of design and education here in Iceland. Not your typical architect, Sonia’s journey is one of perseverance, passion, and adaptability. From struggling through high...
Stuck in Iceland Wrapped for 2023 – thank you dear readers
What a year 2023 was for my Stuck in Iceland Travel magazine. Over 70 thousand people read the magazine, and 5.400 readers signed up for my newsletter. By doing so, they receive discount codes from over 100 tours and travel services from over 40 travel...
Auður Jónsdóttir: insight & warmth in Iceland’s literature
If you only knew Iceland from its dynamic literary scene and the number of books published in Icelandic every year, I would understand if you thought Iceland is a country of millions. In 2021, 895 book titles were published in a country of just under...
The top eight things to do in Akureyri
Akureyri is my hometown, and I love it dearly. The town is both pretty and peaceful and well-placed as a base for exploring the north of Iceland. The first thing to know about Akureyri is that it is the largest urban center outside of the...
Tóti Leifsson: Silence of the lambs on the tourist trail
I am delighted to introduce you to my multi-talented friend, Þórarinn Leifsson, known to most people as Tóti. A native of Reykjavík, Tóti Leifsson is a celebrated author, illustrator, and freelance driver guide, fluent in English, Spanish, German, Danish, and his native Icelandic. His diverse...
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...
