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What To Pack for Iceland for All Seasons
Wondering what to pack for Iceland? We've got you covered! This is a one-stop guide from what to wear in Iceland to what to pack for each season and adventure.
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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Icelandic Alphabet and Language Basics
Get a quick crash course on the Icelandic alphabet and essential phrases to enhance your trip. Discover language tips in our beginner’s guide.
25 Hidden Gems in Iceland: Go Off the Beaten Path
Discover 20 hidden gems in Iceland for your trip. Get off the beaten path and learn about the attractions and secret places in Iceland most tourists overlook.
When and Where to (Not) Get Naked in Iceland
Navigating nudity in Iceland’s hot springs? Understand local customs on when and where to go naked with our practical guide. Visit our site to learn more.
Top 10 Worst Things About Iceland
Learn about Iceland’s problems, including what Icelandic people dislike about their own culture, so you can consider them when planning your trip.
10 Amazing Icelandic Things the Locals Take for Granted
Find out about the 10 amazing Icelandic things that the locals take for granted. Discover more about the fascinating things that make Iceland special.
29 Things Not to Do in Iceland
Avoid common tourist mistakes in Iceland! From safety tips to cultural dos and don’ts, learn what not to do during your trip to Iceland.
Driving in Iceland: The Ultimate Guide to Road Trips
Learn everything about driving in Iceland for a self-drive road trip. Learn about roads, parking, driving rules, and more in this complete guide.
Most Unique Experiences in Iceland
Find the most unique experiences you can have in Iceland. Find out what you can do while visiting here & where you can do it. Click here to find out more.
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Iceland is the safest country in the world
According to the Global Peace Index Iceland is the safest country in the world, for the 5th time in a row. They first started releasing the list of the most peaceful countries in 2007, when Iceland was not taken into account since some reliable data was missing, according to Wikipedia. From 2011, Iceland has been number one at the list every single year! (In 2010 it was second, 2009 it was fourth and in 2008 it was number 1). So what makes Iceland so safe? This big country, with a small population of roughly 325 thousand people has no army, a murder rate of 0-1,5 per year, virtually no vio
Iceland's Independence Day
June 17th is the national day of Iceland, where Icelanders celebrate their independence from Denmark. The country bursts with national pride, and festivities can be found in every town throughout the country. June 17th holds a special place in the hearts of Icelanders as the day is filled with cultural festivities and national pride. Its formal name is "Thjodhatidardagurinn" in Icelandic, which translates directly to "the day of the nation's celebration," but it's most commonly referred to by the date June 17th. This is a great time for families to spend quality time together, as there are ma
Iceland's Eurovision Song Contest History
What is Eurovision? Why is Iceland obsessed with this song competition? Why is Australia in a European song contest? Find out all you need to know about Iceland's Eurovision Song Contest history here! The next Eurovision Song Contest competition takes place in May 2018 in Portugal for the very first time. Semi-finals will be taking part on Tuesday the 8th of May (with Iceland competing) and Thursday 10th of May and the finals will be on Saturday 12th of May. For those that live outside Europe and don't know what Eurovision is, it's an annual song contest that dates back to 1956. The y
RuPaul's Drag Race in Reykjavík!
RuPaul's Drag Race is an American reality competition TV series that is having a show in Iceland TONIGHT! In 2014, TV Guide Magazine ranked the series as one of its 20 best television series picks of the year. My facebook feed has pretty much been filled with information about this show, as my friends are super excited to go and witness this in Gamla Bíó at 11pm tonight. (I'm sadly in London so I'll miss out). You can still get tickets to RuPaul's Drag Race here for 6500 ISK or a VIP ticket for 8900 ISK (then you get to meet the queens before the show, show up at 9pm). Tonight's performan
Harpa: Reykjavík's Concert and Conference Hall
Have you been to Reykjavík's concert and conference hall, Harpa? Besides concerts and conferences events include gigs, theatre, stand-up comedy, musicals, art exhibitions, music festivals and the building has even been used as a screen to play the computer game Pong on it! Harpa was very controversial and its history spans decades of years. The first suggestion of building a concert hall in Iceland came in 1880 but it wasn't until more than a hundred years later, in the 1990's that things started happening. After years of location and design suggestions (dating back to the early 90's) the
Solar eclipse in Iceland on 20th of March 2015!
On Friday the 20th of March spring equinox occurs in Iceland. On the same day, there will be a supermoon. This Supermoon will ALSO block the sun and there will be a solar eclipse! I have actually never seen a solar eclipse in my life, so I'm super excited about this one! :) I'm fascinated about the beauty of this universe and our solar system and can't wait to witness this next week! This solar eclipse will be seen from all over Europe (I'll be watching it in the UK) as well as northern and eastern Asia and northern and western Africa. The further north you are, the greater the eclipse. I
Sex and Nudity
I have noticed that perceptions of sex and nudity in Iceland are a bit odd to some people. So I went out last night with a group of friends and was talking to an English friend of mine that suggested I should write a blog about how open Icelandic people are about sex. (Which is obviously a great idea because everyone is going to want to read about that – and I have so much to say on the topic!) ;) This said friend has been to Iceland a couple of times (as well as pretty much everywhere else in the world) and he was amused when he was there with myself and my Icelandic female friend and w
Dance in Reykjavík
What's the dance scene in Iceland like? Where are dance classes held? Which dance type is common in Iceland? Where can you watch dance performances? Are there any famous Icelandic dancers? My Dance Background In no way am I an expert, but I myself dance Argentinian tango, which I mainly learned in Buenos Aires, and I have dabbled with various other forms of dance, in both Iceland and London. The styles I've had a go at include belly dancing, hip hop, African dance, zumba, ballroom, salsa, samba, contemporary, and most recently, pole dancing and Beyoncé style. When I just started dating
What not to say to Icelanders
OK, so after my last blog a friend agreed that she constantly gets the same reply as me, when she says she's from Iceland. And another (foreign) friend asked me to write key phrases. Which gave me the idea to list the top 5 things you shouldn't say to an Icelander the first time you meet them (or at least not me). Now, the reason why, is because these are the ONLY responses I ever get when I state my nationality and quite frankly I'm just bored of having the exact same conversation again and again and again and.... So, the most (un)popular sentences to say to an Icelander in the reply to
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