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What To Pack for Iceland for All Seasons
Learn what to pack for Iceland, whether you’re planning to stay in Reykjavik, travel the entire Ring Road, or hike remote areas of the Highlands. Regardless of when you
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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
Is the Icelandic language difficult? How do you pronounce Reykjavik or, better yet, Eyjafjallajokull? How do you read the Icelandic alphabet? Are there any similarities
De ultieme gids voor de Golden Circle van IJsland
Ontdek de Gouden Cirkel van IJsland. Lees over de route, tussenstops, hoogtepunten en must-see attracties. Gebruik onze kaarten en routes om je reis te plannen.
25 Hidden Gems in Iceland: Go Off the Beaten Path
Discover hidden gems in Iceland and explore a side of the country many travelers miss. Beyond the popular Golden Circle and South Coast, Iceland’s remote regions have q
Filmlocaties in IJsland: De complete lijst
Welke internationale films en tv-programma's zijn er in IJsland gefilmd? Waarom kiezen producenten ervoor om in IJsland te filmen? Lees er alles over met onze complete
When and Where to (Not) Get Naked in Iceland
What is the policy on nudity in Iceland? When, where, and why are people getting naked in Iceland? Is it true that you have to wash publicly in the nude to enter the Bl
Top 10 Worst Things About Iceland
Before you pack your bags for Iceland’s dramatic landscapes and natural wonders, it’s worth getting to know some of the country’s less glamorous traits. What are the th
10 Amazing Icelandic Things the Locals Take for Granted
What are some of the small but amazing things in Iceland you might not find elsewhere? What do Icelandic people take for granted about their own country?There are so ma
29 Things Not to Do in Iceland
What are some of the silliest, ignorant, or just plain dumb things visitors in Iceland have done? What common-sense decisions have recent travelers been failing to make
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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
Secret Solstice 2015
Yesterday was the last day of Secret Solstice festival - and by far the best day! Secret Solstice 2015 was held in Laugardalur (Pool valley) in Reykjavík from 19th to 21st of June, starting at noon Friday and finishing just after midnight last night (Sunday). Friday started slowly, when I arrived at 4pm to watch Zero7 DJ set there were just a few hundred people there and the area felt a little empty. As the day went by (and people finished work, or stopped celebrating 100 years of women voting day which was on the same day), the area gradually got filled with people and by the time Gus Gus
100 years of women voting
On the 19th of June in 1915 the first Icelandic women got the right to vote. 2015 marks 100 years of women's right to vote in Iceland. To begin with, in 1915 only women aged 40 and over were allowed to vote, whereas men from the age of 25 had the right to vote. This age gap was supposed to gradually decline until it was the same as the age of men and if it that would've been the case, women would've had to wait until 1931 until they could vote at the age of 25. Instead, 5 years after the first women could vote, in 1920, the age was lowered to 25 to be equal with the men. It's interesting t
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
Hike to a free concert with Ásgeir Trausti!
Are you a fan of hiking and good music? Tomorrow evening there will be a free concert with Ásgeir Trausti on the top of Esjan, the mountain overlooking Reykjavík. Don't miss out! Time and date of the concert Friday 29th of May 2015: From 6pm DJ Yamaho will be playing on the top of the mountain, by the rock on the very top of the mountain. From 8pm Ásgeir and his band will start playing - and the entry is completely free. Ásgeir Trausti has become quite the international sensation recently and he and his band have just finished a 2 year long tour around the world. His last concert for now
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
Support Nepal by going whale watching!
A huge earthquake shook Nepal on the 25th of April, as the world is so painfully aware of. Thousands of people died and thousands more are injured. You can help out by going whale watching this Saturday! Icelandic charities as well as tourist agencies and individuals are doing their bit to help in the aftermath of the earthquake. This Saturday Whale Safari is organising special whale watching tours every hour from 9am until 4pm. The weather is supposed to be good so it's the perfect thing to do to show support! All of the proceedings go towards rescue and relief programs for victims of the
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
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