What makes highly talented people with easily transferable skills move to a remote volcanic island off the coast of Greenland in the sub-arctic Atlantic Ocean? The winters are long and dark. The summer has ‘changeable’ weather, and volcanic eruptions regularly rock the island since it…

Iceland only has about 400 thousand people, equivalent to the population of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Cardiff in the United Kingdom. However, Icelanders aspire to punch far above their weight. This means it is common for Icelanders to wear many hats in their careers and jobs….

Articles pile up quickly here at Stuck in Iceland. However, valuable recommendations may get lost in the over 600 articles I have written since 2012. You see, my mission is to help you have a great vacation in Iceland affordably. Luckily, technology can help. I…

Iceland is full of young entrepreneurs; many are dedicated to creating better ways for travel companies to connect with their customers. One of the leaders in this burgeoning field is travel industry veteran Guðrún Hildur Ragnarsdóttir. She is one of the founders of Keeps CMS….

Iceland is a land of stark contrasts and natural wonders. From glaciers to volcanic landscapes, each journey here is a testament to the unique beauty of our planet. To help you make the most of your Icelandic adventure, I have employed the latest in AI…

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…

From time immemorial, people have participated in strength competitions. This is only sometimes done for fun. Sometimes, you must demonstrate physical strength to be accepted for a job or at least stake your claim so you can belong to a group of tough people. A…

Iceland is so far not known for its clowns. However, that might be about the change with Jellyboy the Clown, who recently stunned the world with his tour de force of a performance at America’s Got Talent. Jelly Boy rammed blades down his throat while…

The quote, “Beer is the proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy,” is often misattributed to Benjamin Franklin. Well, I don’t care who originally said it; I still fully agree with the sentiment! For decades, however, the Icelandic government did not…

East Iceland, or Austurland in Icelandic, is a hidden gem. The region stretches from Mt. Eystrahorn in the south to the town of Vopnafjörður in the north. It is characterized by its dramatic landscapes, deep fjords surrounded by rugged mountains, and picturesque fishing villages. One…

Recently, I met Marteinn Briem at the opening of the lovely Litli Barinn. He founded the City Walk Reykjavik tour company in 2014, offering immersive small-group walking tours in Reykjavik. The company has expanded, but the core offering remains the same: an immersive plunge into…

My latest partner, KONVIN Car Rental, stands out with its new car offering, emphasis on cleanliness, and excellent service.  From compact hybrids to rugged camper vans, their vehicles ensure that every traveler finds the perfect match for the best road trip in Iceland. The Managing…

Few people can claim more experience in the Icelandic travel industry than Sara Sigmundsdóttir. As a teenager, she started working in the family business, the whale-watching company Elding. Fast-forward to today, Sara is running Elding’s sister company, Whale Watching Akureyri, and has a captain’s license. It…

The Westfjords region is a stark, beautiful, untamed, serene region. This northwestern peninsula has dramatic fjords, steep mountains, and an unbeatable coastline. It offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life like no other place. Seals, Arctic foxes, birds, and whales are…

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…

My latest partners are Midgard Adventure and Midgard Base Camp. They operate in the village of Hvolsvollur on the south coast of Iceland. At the helm of this family-run tour company is Hildur Kristjánsdottir. Her passion for the wonders of the Icelandic highlands and sustainable…

In the heart of the Icelandic Golden Circle, the thrill of adventure meets the beauty of nature. Founded in 1985, the rafting and kayaking company Arctic Rafting offers a gateway to the exhilarating world of river rafting in Iceland under the stewardship of Tinna Sigurðardóttir,…

In this first special Stuck in Iceland restaurant recommendation, we will talk about one of our all-time favorite restaurants in Reykjavík, the Middle-Eeastern themed Sümac, run by one of Iceland´s most renowned chefs, Þráinn Freyr Vigfússon. Þráinn also runs ÓX, one of the three Michelin-star…

As I have often discussed, a big part of my motivation for running Stuck in Iceland Travel Magazine is the great people I have known through this part-time passion project. Sadly, I have not met all of these people, but that is a feature of…

In the heart of Reykjavik’s historic Vesturbær neighborhood lies a quaint and cozy gem within the Local 101 hotel, offering a unique blend of Icelandic culture and hospitality. At the helm of this charming bar and its accompanying hotel are Alma Bremond and her partner,…