Ísafjörður has three delightful places you should not miss
Ísafjörður is not a big town. It only has about 2.600 inhabitants. The town is the ‘capital’ of Westfjords, the wonderful and rugged region in the northwest of Iceland. Ísafjörður is beautiful, and it has a surprisingly good selection of restaurants and bars. I love...
Ten must-see places in the Westfjords
Lonely Planet recently selected the Westfjords as the best region in the world to visit in 2022. It is not a surprise to me. Every time I see this remote region, it is just incredible. My go-to phrase about the Westfjords is that region in...
This puffin island features an eighties rock star and a World War 2 story
Puffins fascinate many. These beautiful birds are not only pretty. They are fantastic swimmers and hunters who brave the perils of the North Atlantic to breed and feed their young. I find puffins delightful to look at, although my favorite bird is the hardy raven....
Askja is the caldera of sorrow
The Askja caldera is enormous. It is located 1.500 meters above sea level, some 30 kilometres north of the Dyngjujökull glacier, part of the Vatnajökull glacier. The caldera is some 50 square kilometres wide (31 square miles and is surrounded by the Dyngjufjöll mountains. In...
Into the Glacier tours – get discount promo code
The incredible Langjökull glacier ice tunnel is one of the most remarkable destinations in Iceland. I am are thrilled to have a great partnership with Into the Glacier. Enter the Stuck in Iceland promo code when you book the tours below and get a 10%...
Relax in the hot tubs of Hauganes and enjoy delicious baccalá
The hot tubs of Hauganes demonstrate why Iceland’s best resource is hot water. And although I am a big fan of fancy spas, I am an even bigger fan of old-school hot tubs. Add delicious food into the mix, and I am sold. That is...
The hottest vegan restaurant in Reykjavik is the brainchild of chef Silla
The hottest vegan restaurant in Reykjavik is Sono which is open in the Nordic House on weekends. More and more people are turning to vegetarianism or choosing a fully vegan diet. Sono is meeting a clear need. But most importantly, Sono offers delicious food with...
Dimmuborgir lava field – experience nature’s outdoor sculpture park
Iceland is full of iconic places. One of them is Dimmuborgir lava field in the northeast of Iceland on the renowned Diamond Circle. If you are traveling in the area, it is a place you must visit. And what a region. In the neighbourhood, you...
