Greenland Expedition: A Glimpse into Iceland’s Arctic Neighbor
In recent years, memes have flooded the internet because Greenland looks a lot more like Iceland and Iceland looks a lot like, well, Greenland. The two Artic neighbors offer stunning beauty and unparalleled expeditions. But with Greenland becoming more popular, what do we know about...
Icelandic Yule Lads were bad santas that ruined Christmas
Icelanders have their version of Santa Claus. Actually, we have thirteen versions of Santa Claus. Yes! Iceland has thirteen Santa Clauses, called Yule lads (‘Jólasveinar’ in Icelandic). The global trend of gentrification has caught up with them, and now they are a delight to children....
Old-time Icelandic Christmas – dodging trolls, and a kid eating cat
Modern Icelanders love to celebrate Christmas. In a country where people must deal with a long, cold winter, feasting, gift-giving, and merrymaking are welcome distractions. So modern Icelanders go all in for Christmas, or Yule, as we call the festival here. But even if Christmas...
The top things to do in Reykjavik over Christmas
Reykjavik transforms into a winter wonderland over Christmas, offering an enchanting mix of festive traditions, vibrant markets, cultural experiences, and breathtaking natural beauty. Whether you’re drawn to twinkling lights, unique Icelandic customs, or thrilling winter adventures, Reykjavik has something for everyone. Here’s a guide to...