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Reykjavik's Food Courts

26/11/2019

Höfði Mathöll 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...

Black Sand Beaches in Vik

11/11/2019

Vik's Volcanic Black Sand Beaches

Iceland is filled to bursting with spectacular views. From its glaciers and volcanoes to cascading waterfalls and explosive geysers. There are so many natural highlights to take in. One of the most amazing and quite otherworldly views is out across V...

Mobile Coverage in Iceland

01/11/2019

Iceland Mobile Network and Coverage

Using a cell phone overseas can get both complicated and expensive. It is sometimes hard to know what operators will charge and whether your cell phone will actually work. In this article, we take you through the ins and outs of carriers in Iceland a...

Trolls in Iceland

04/10/2019

Trolls in Iceland and Other Tall Tales

The presence of trolls in Iceland is very much woven into the fabric of life on this far-flung Island. Tales of trolls in Iceland, elves and giants are tied to the land. Rock formations, rivers, mud pots and hills throughout the country all have a st...

Mobile Apps

26/09/2019

The Best Mobile Apps for Tourists in Iceland

Smartphones are ubiquitous these days. And developing all manner of weird and wonderful Apps for them has created a thriving tech industry worldwide. Whether you want to find a cycle route across the Icelandic highlands, map the constellations or cat...

Polar Night Iceland

23/09/2019

Does Iceland Get Polar Nights?

Polar nights and the Midnight Sun are two phenomena that most people have heard of but never actually experienced themselves. They both evoke images of strange and wild places at the very edges of the world. Magical icy lands where nature and the ele...

Okjokull Glacier

16/09/2019

The Okjokull Glacier Extinction

In August 2019 Iceland held a memorial service for its first-ever glacier lost to the effects of climate change. The Okjokull Glacier extinction is a sobering reminder that climate change is real and its ramifications are diverse and devastating. A ...

Honeymoon in Iceland

04/09/2019

Things to do on a Honeymoon in Iceland

Tropical beaches and balmy weather are all very well. But it has all been done before hasn’t it? If you are looking for a slightly more unique honeymoon destination then Iceland could be an excellent choice. With its sublime landscapes and incr...