Stories and Inspiration from Your Friend In Reykjavik

The Icelandic Highlands Travel Guide

The Icelandic Highlands cover around 40,000 square kilometres—roughly 40% of the island—but are almost entirely uninhabited. It’s a place of raw wilderness, carved by glaciers,...

April 11, 2025

Top 15 Volcanoes in Iceland

Planning a trip to Iceland? Whether you’re a geology nerd, a thrill-seeker, or just someone who loves dramatic landscapes, the volcanoes in Iceland are an...

April 3, 2025

Top Lakes in Iceland

From massive glacier-fed lagoons to quiet volcanic craters and charming city ponds, lakes in Iceland are as varied as the landscape itself. Whether planning a...

The dramatic rift at Thingvellir National Park showcases the meeting point of two continents, a highlight of the Golden Circle Express tours

April 2, 2025

Golden Circle Travel Guide

The Golden Circle is one of Iceland’s most iconic routes — and for good reason. In just one day (or a relaxed two), you can...

Art work for Icelandic video game Starborne Frontiers

April 1, 2025

Top Games with Icelandic Influence

Iceland might not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of gaming, but its influence is stronger than you’d expect. From...

Puffins in Borgarjförður eystri in the summer rain.

March 20, 2025

Top 20 Towns in Iceland

The top 20 towns in Iceland offer more than just a place to stop on your journey—they each have their own character, history, and unique...

Víðimýrarkirkja in North Iceland in the summer. Turf church since the 19th century in the summer.

March 18, 2025

Top 20 Churches in Iceland

Iceland has a wide variety of churches, from large and modern to small and traditional. Some are in town centres, while others stand alone in...

March 13, 2025

Exploring the Westfjords

The Westfjords of Iceland are one of the country’s most remote, rugged, and breathtaking regions. With steep mountains plunging into deep fjords, dramatic coastlines, and...