Certified Travel Expert
I was born on the west side of Reykjavík and grew up downtown, so Iceland has been my back yard for most of my life. I'm a father of two, I've traveled on five continents, and I still haven't found a country that holds my attention the way this one does.
That's why I co-founded Guide to Iceland. We connect travelers directly with Icelandic operators, guides and hosts, so the advice and the services both come from people who actually live here.
I write about the practical side of a trip: what eating out in Reykjavík really costs, whether to pick Sky Lagoon or Hvammsvík, where to stop for food along the Ring Road, and which regions give you the best odds of clear skies for the northern lights. If you're planning a trip and something doesn't add up, message me.
Learn essential Icelandic phrases for your trip to Iceland! A few key sentences go a long way with locals, and some Icelandic expressions, like Þetta reddast ("it will
Learn how Icelandic names work, a system so different from the rest of the world. Find out why Icelandic phone books are sorted by first name and why the prime minister
Icelandic place names follow consistent phonetic rules. Once you know a handful of letter combinations, you can pronounce Iceland's most-visited destinations correctly.
Discover Icelandic moss up close on your trip to the Land of Fire and Ice. Iceland’s volcanic environment creates ideal conditions for mosses and lichens, which spread
Learn why Iceland is not part of the European Union (EU), what the 2026 referendum means, and how Iceland's relationship with Europe affects travelers, businesses, and
For anyone asking what continent Iceland is in, the short answer is Europe. Though the country sits between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, that geolog
The Icelandic national costume, Þjóðbúningurinn, is the traditional Icelandic clothing still worn today at Independence Day, weddings, and cultural events. Learn about
Learn why Iceland is called Iceland, and what inspired a 9th-century Viking to give it that name. Read on for the full story, and find out why the country looks nothing
Trolls in Iceland are legendary giants said to turn to stone in sunlight, shaping some of the country’s most dramatic landscapes. Discover Icelandic troll folklore and
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