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Icelandic Sayings about the Sea

Every language has sayings and proverbs, which, when translated, can sound incredibly weird. Some sayings even sound strange in their language, like the Icelandic saying,...

October 13, 2022

The Two Sigurdurs – An Icelandic Ghost Story

There are many different types of ghosts categorized in Icelandic ghost stories. Apart from zombies and spectres, there are also “fylgjur”, spirits that attach themselves...

October 13, 2022

Don’t Be Disappointed in Iceland – Just Know What to Expect!

You’ve seen the advertisements: clear skies, great northern lights, people sunbathing in the summer, standing alone on Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, endless views… And you...

October 12, 2022

Halloween in Iceland

Everyone knows Halloween. Some believe it is an invention of the candy companies to sell more candy. However, celebrations at the end of October can...

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October 10, 2022

Is Iceland Safe to Visit Alone?

Solo travel is a liberating, character-building experience that millions of people around the world enjoy. But there is always a large nagging question that never...

October 6, 2022

Ghosts, specters, and zombies in Icelandic folktales

Ghosts in Icelandic folktales are categorized into three categories: Ghosts who either voluntarily or for some other reason, man-made or similar, wander after death. Zombies...