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Icelandic Ice Cream

23/01/2020

Where to Enjoy the Best Icelandic Ice Cream

It may come as a little bit of a surprise to some but ice cream is extremely popular in Iceland. Of course it goes without saying that everyone loves ice cream in summer. However, it is a definite year-round obsession in Iceland. Come snow, come bliz...


Driving license Iceland

20/01/2020

Do I need a Special License to Drive a Motorhome in Iceland?

If you are planning a road trip in Iceland there is always quite a bit to think about. But by breaking it down into stages the whole process will go smoothly. Part of the fun of a vacation is the research and anticipation, after all. You might well...


Reykjanes Peninsula

12/01/2020

The Best of Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula

The often-overlooked Reykjanes Peninsula in Southern Iceland is ripe for discovery. In actual fact "˜overlooked' might not be quite the right term here. In truth nearly everyone who visits Iceland will visit the Reykjanes Peninsula. But more often t...


The Iceland National Flag

30/12/2019

Identity and the Iceland National Flag

Iceland is a truly unique country with its own very particular identity. Being such an isolated nation it has developed a real sense of national identity. This identity is very much connected to the Iceland national flag and likewise to the story beh...


Winter Activities in Iceland

19/12/2019

Top Ten Winter Activities in Iceland

Some people might shy away from a winter trip to Iceland. But this is actually quite a wonderful time to visit the land of fire and ice. You will get to see the island quite literally in its element. Glittering ice, starlight and snow create some inc...


Iceland Photography

09/12/2019

The Ultimate Guide to Iceland Photography

Iceland is up there on many photography enthusiasts travel bucket lists. With its epic landscapes and incredible scenery, it is just such an amazing place to shoot. There are many factors that combine to make Iceland quite so photogenic. The unpredic...


Animals in Iceland

02/12/2019

Complete Guide to Animals in Iceland

With its fierce weather conditions and sparse tree coverage Iceland can be quite an inhospitable place for wildlife. You have to be pretty tough and adaptable to make your home here. In fact the only native land mammals in Iceland are Arctic Foxes. A...


Reykjavik's Food Courts

26/11/2019

Hí¶fí°i Mathí¶ll Food Hall & Reykjavik's Food Courts

In the quite recent past, Iceland didn’t have the most exciting and progressive food scenes. But over the last decade or so all this has changed considerably. With the boom in tourism and a healthy home economy, people’s appetites for din...


Driving Safely in Iceland

22/11/2019

Essential Guide to Driving Safely in Iceland

With its many natural wonders, Iceland is an ideal country for exploring by road. There are several classic road trip routes that take in different parts of the country. Each one has its own merits with some being suitable year-round and others best ...


Skiing in Iceland

18/11/2019

Can I go Skiing in Iceland?

In a country famed for its long winters and volcanic terrain, you might think that it would be known for skiing. Not so, though. You will rarely hear a snow hound say that they are taking their skis on a long weekend in Iceland. More like the Alps or...