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The Ultimate Guide to Iceland's South Coast
Explore Iceland’s South Coast with our ultimate guide to waterfalls, black sand beaches, glaciers, and countless hidden gems to experience.
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
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I was the Content Manager at Guide to Iceland from 2013 to 2018, and now run the creative studio Huldufugl while working as a freelance writer. I’m passionate about storytelling, Icelandic culture, and creating thoughtful experiences through words and visuals.
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The Ultimate Guide to Getting Married in Iceland
All you need to know about getting married in Iceland. Read about destination weddings, how to get married here & the best locations to say 'I do.'
New Year's Eve in Iceland
Learn all about the magical New Year's Eve traditions in Iceland. Find out how to celebrate like the locals and where to see the fireworks! Read on for more.
The Ultimate Guide to Ice Caves in Iceland
Explore the fascinating ice caves in Iceland. Learn all you need to know about the best ice caves in Iceland, including the Western Ice Cave and Eastern Ice Cave!
Maps of Iceland
Check out our collection of useful maps of Iceland. Find driving maps, Ring Road maps, attraction maps, Reykjavik maps, nightlife maps and more.
Top 13 Blogs About Iceland
See our list of the top 13 blogs about Iceland. Find blogs that cover everything you want to know about Iceland. Discover more today.
How To Drive Iceland's Golden Circle: A Complete Guide With Maps
Learn how to drive Iceland's Golden Circle. Find maps, popular routes, itineraries, and information about sights and attractions in this complete guide.
Best Places for Marriage Proposals in Iceland
Read about the best places for marriage proposals in Iceland. Discover how to make a wedding proposal in Iceland extra special. Read more.
Iceland Did it First in the World!
See a list of 10 things Iceland was the first in the world to do. Find what these things are and how the nation did it. Read on for more.
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Top 8 Best Cocktail Bars in Reykjavik
Looking for the best cocktail bars in Reykjavik? This guide covers the top spots for creative drinks, the best happy hours, and where to find the city’s talented mixologists. Whether you want a relaxed evening or a lively night out, discover where to sip the craftiest cocktails in Iceland’s capital. Reykjavik has changed a lot in recent years. Once best known for its beer culture, the city has now fully embraced the era of craft cocktails, with plenty of food and drink tours in Reykjavik showcasing the best spots to taste them. Thanks to the wide variety of Reykjavik hotels and accommodati
The beautiful midnight sun in Iceland
The sun sure knows how to put on a spectacle in Iceland! Last night the sunset/sunrise was incredibly beautiful. I went out to see a movie last night at 10pm. I went to see the Icelandic film Hrútar - or 'Rams' in English, a very Icelandic film about two old brothers that don't speak to each other and who love their sheep. The movie got an award at Cannes Film Festival recently - Un Certain Regard award - and I must say that I really enjoyed it! It's very funny and typically Icelandic, I think it's a very interesting film for foreigners to see! It's shown every day at HáskólabÃó cin
Pablo Discobar: Reykjavík's Best Nightclub
What's Iceland's nightlife like? Wondering where to go for a great night out in Reykjavík? Do you want to go where the drinks are good, the crowd is cool and the dance floor is fun? Look no further than Pablo Discobar. Reykjavík's nightlife is notorious around the world. Although the drinks are expensive, you find people dancing the night away until 5am on weekends (Friday and Saturday nights), and go out for music, cocktails and even some dancing on weeknights until 1am. Although many tend to dress up for the nightlife in town (especially if they are single and looking to dress to impress
Romantic Glamping in Thorsmork in Iceland
Are you looking for a short romantic stay in Iceland? Perhaps you are coming over for a weekend, or a 3 day stopover with a loved one? If, like me, you can't think of anything more romantic than camping out in the wild nature, then my number one tip in Iceland is: Go glamping in the beautiful surroundings of Þórsmörk at the Volcano Huts. Every May I celebrate my relationship anniversary with my boyfriend. In 2018 we were going to spend this time in Iceland, and I wanted to do something extra special and memorable, and splurge on a memorable experience. What I wanted to do was to organise a
Sumac: Mediterranean Restaurant in Reykjavik
Where can you find quality Mediterranean food in Iceland? What are the best restaurants in Reykjavík? If you want quality Icelandic products but combined with African flavours, look no further than the fine dining restaurant Sumac. Personally, I'm a fan of spices and fruits, so anything containing mango, chillies, garlic, turmeric, nuts and dates is most likely going to appeal to me. I love the Icelandic lamb and fish, but I think those ingredients really shine when it's made a bit more exotic with foreign spices that tickle your tastebuds. So when I entered Sumac last week and went for th
Iceland May Be Out of the World Cup, But We're Still Proud!
Today, Iceland's dream to go through to the round of 16 in its first ever World Cup was shattered when Croatia won 2-1. Although the Icelandic nation is disappointed being so close to getting further, the overwhelming feeling is pride! In order for Iceland to qualify for the round of 16, not only did Iceland have to win Croatia, but Argentina and Nigeria either had to tie, or better yet, Argentina would have to beat Nigeria. See Also: Football in Iceland | The Secret to Success So throughout the game, people were also checking the score for Argentina vs Nigeria, that was taking place
Nigeria Beats Iceland in the World Cup 2-0
Iceland just played their second game at the World Cup, and lost 2-0 to Nigeria. But we're still hopeful for the next game against Croatia on Tuesday 26th of June! After getting a 1-1 tie with Argentina in Iceland's first game at the world cup, the nation has been hopeful for a win against Nigeria and Croatia. Iceland has only once played against Nigeria before, which was way back in 1981 that was a 3-0 win for Iceland. Unfortunately, it was not to be in the match against Nigeria at the World Cup. See Also: Iceland TIES with Argentina!!! Iceland's First Game in the World Cup, EVER! The
Easy Way to Learn the Icelandic Language with Save Íslenska!
Do you want to learn Icelandic? Are you just starting to learn Icelandic and are looking for a simple way to help you? Check out the Save ÍSLENSKA project! Save ÍSLENSKA is a project founded by Nuchjarin Punnapoptaworn and Filippus Ström Hannesson and is currently being funded through Indiegogo - where you can purchase your own flashcards and support the project. I had a little interview with Nuchjarin to learn more about the project. Nuchjarin is from Thailand and married to Filippus who is Icelandic. The pair has been living together in Iceland since 2010, where Nuchjarin studied Icelan
Rúrik Gíslason: An Overnight Success in More Than Football
Rúrik Gíslason is a professional football player that plays as a forward for the Icelandic national football team at the World Cup. And he's already been noticed, but not just for his football skills. Rúrik played his first World Cup match last Saturday, when Iceland tied against Argentina with the score 1:1. Icelanders celebrated like crazy, as Argentina is considered one of the strongest teams in the competition, and Argentinians were mostly furious. See Also: Iceland TIES with Argentina!!! Iceland's First Game in the World Cup, EVER! Except it turns out that actually most of the Argenti
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