A new batch of love letters to Iceland
My friends and partners at Sleipnir Tours offered me their exquisite Sleipnir necklace by Icelandic artist Óttar Gauti Guðmundsson. They generously provided two necklaces—one for me and one for you, my readers, with a 20% online discount code. Simply subscribe to my newsletter for the...
Love letters to Iceland: affair started in challenging times
Sometimes, you don’t know quite what to do with good things that come to you. My friends and partners at Sleipnir Tours offered me to promote their fabulous Sleipnir necklace created by the Icelandic artist Óttar Gauti Guðmundsson. Sleipnir Tours gave me two necklaces, one...
Nice Travel: Icelandic Hospitality and small-group travel
Founded in 2012 by three Icelandic families, Nice Travel is a top-rated tour company with almost 600 positive reviews on TripAdvisor. Their ethos centers around providing personal travel experiences. Limiting their tours to a maximum of 19 guests ensures a more intimate journey for every...
From first flash to fading embers: A tribute to eruptions in Iceland
Daníel Páll Jónasson, a geographer and avid photographer, has embarked on a remarkable journey through Iceland’s recent eruptions in Iceland. After the 2021 eruption in Geldingadalir, Daníel published a book featuring 112 of his favorite photographs from that first eruption. But now, after two eruptions,...
Get ready for the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival in Reykjavik
In November every year, Reykjavik comes alive with the rhythm of the Iceland Airwaves music festival. Set against the backdrop of Iceland’s capital, from November 2-4, the city will resonate with melodies that transcend genres. From the sweet sounds of hidden gems waiting to be...
The Ultimate Northern Lights tour
Immerse yourself in the ethereal wonder of Iceland’s northern lights with Aurora Experts. This tour company is the go-to northern lights tour operator that marries intimate travel experiences with professional photography. Awarded the 2022 Travelers’ Choice & Best of the Best accolade for Top Overall...
Fresh Take on Iceland in a New Ring Road Guide
The New York-born turned Icelander Jenna Gottlieb is one of the magazine’s friends. She is a renowned freelance journalist and prolific author. She has written two articles for Stuck in Iceland devoted to Reykjavik; one is about her favorite activities in the Icelandic capital, and...
Cycling Around Iceland: A Journey Through Fire and Ice
The Icelandic Ring road, which circles the entire island, minus the Westfjords, is 1,322 kilometers or 820 miles. Cycling on this Icelandic highway is not for the faint of heart. The weather is unpredictable. A cyclist attempting to cycle around Iceland will face strong headwinds,...
