Some folktales tell the tales of people we know to have existed, such as Sæmundur the Learned. The following story falls into that category. Aud...Read more
Is it possible to travel to Iceland with kids? Of course, Iceland is very family-friendly. In this live stream, we talk with Eric Newman, who...Read more
Around Reykjavik, you will find cultural signs telling you titbits about the history of the place. They mark historical monuments and areas within Reykjavik’s city...Read more
Elves or hidden people are often quite mean in Icelandic folktales. You can never take them for granted, and being the capricious creatures they are;...Read more
Despite Reykjavik’s long history, there aren’t many very old houses in downtown Reykjavik. The oldest buildings are mainly from the mid-18th century. The oldest building...Read more
Outlaws in Iceland were feared. The average Icelander feared them even more than ghosts. It is understandable to fear them, as they were real but...Read more
The Arctic tern is the only tern species that nest in Iceland. It’s a slender and supple bird, somewhat smaller than a black-headed gull and...Read more
Like most people who celebrate Christmas, the list of things needing to be done before Christmas is long in Iceland. Most Icelandic Christmas customs are...Read more
So, we all know meatballs are made with minced beef. However, there’s another version in Iceland that Icelanders swear by meatballs made with sausage meat....Read more
Despite Iceland being relatively isolated for centuries, it wasn’t isolated enough to skip significant events that happened in Europe. Instead, they usually happened a bit...Read more
