Traditional Icelandic sweaters: what to know before you buy
Instantly recognisable, the Icelandic sweater may have started life as a humble fishermen’s garment, but today it is an iconic…
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Getting from Keflavík Airport to Reykjavík city centre
You’ve landed in Iceland, picked up your bags, passed the passport check, and now you’re ready to explore the land…
Renting a car in Iceland
Many people visit Iceland on a weekend break to Reykjavik, or on a short stopover between the US and Europe….
Iceland in summer: is it worth it?
We might be a bit biased, but we love visiting Iceland in summer. Sure, the country looks particularly picturesque covered…
Icelandic last names: how do they work?
Icelandic surnames are unusual in that many of them end in the suffix -son or -dottir. But why is this?…
6 of the best Langjökull Glacier tours
The second largest glacier in Iceland (and Europe), Langjökull Glacier is a vast expanse of ice, up to 520 metres…
Is Iceland’s Blue Lagoon worth visiting?
The iconic Blue Lagoon is Iceland’s most popular tourist site and attracts some 700,000 visitors a year – almost twice…
Living in Iceland: all you need to know
So, you like the idea of moving to a country with stunning landscapes, a high standard of living and plenty…
6 of the best waterfalls in Iceland (and how to visit them)
Iceland is known for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, where stunning waterfalls fed by glacial rivers thunder over steep cliffs. Some…
Scuba diving in Iceland: the best tours and adventures
Iceland may not be the first place that springs to mind when you think about scuba diving. But, dive sites…