Tag: Icelandic people

Iceland in December is a magical place, filled with lights, laughter and thrilling activities. Don’t let the cold scare you!

How to move to Iceland? One of the most googled questions in the recent years. The fairy tale looking islands in the North is getting to be a popular travel destination, but what if you wanted to move to there? What do you need to do before...

There are endless reasons to go to Iceland. There’s no question why everyone is travelling to Iceland these days — the country has long been known for its stunning landscapes. Beyond the scenery, however, there are many other things that ar...

The best souvenir you can pick up while in Iceland is probably the Icelandic Wool Sweater, which is in Icelandic called Lopapeysa. Here you can find all about!

Do Icelanders actually believe in elves, is it a publicity stunt or maybe just a myth? What do these mystical figures look like? Where do they live? Where can they be found? Here you will find out everything there is to know, straight from ...

Wondering what to read before visiting Iceland? Why not dive headfirst into some Icelandic literature, where life in Iceland is covered from the Viking age to modern times. Some fiction, some crime, some true stories. Pick your poison(nove...

Find out all about Icelandic Women: Do you get paid to marry them? What about gender equality? Who are some of the most famous Icelandic women? What is it like dating in Iceland? And so much more.

September in Iceland - What to do? What to wear? What to pack? What is the weather like in September in Iceland? How to drive in September? Can you see the Northern Lights in September in Iceland? And so much more - Read up about September ...

All the music & food festivals, events and national days you don't want to miss when visiting Iceland. What are the current events happening in Iceland and what will be going on in Iceland when you visit? Here is your guide to Events and Fe...

We are keeping you updated on Iceland - Here are random news and everything you really don't need to know BUT might want to!

Some museums around Iceland are very unusual, others are tiny, a few, especially considering their remote locations, are unexpectedly grand.

Christmas is a magical time spent with friends and family and often involves a lot of eating. Iceland isn't a very religious country but we love the traditions and have a ton of them and many of them are easy for you to join in on over this...

New Year is an incredibly popular time to come to Iceland. Reykjavík is one of the most amazing places to spend New Year, this little city on the edge of the Arctic knows how to celebrate big time! See in the New Year with the most stupendo...

So we have a new government and there is no way to tell how it’s going to go really. We have a three party government ranging from far left (Vinstri Grænir) to far right (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn) and then the middle party (Framsókn).

Iceland is a very loveable country and has been like this for a while. We keep hearing the same old reasons again and again but Iceland isn't all that because of what happened in the older days. We are ALWAYS making up new and different way...

Iceland has been an inspiration to artist, poets, and novelists for ages and there is no end in sight. Here is a list of the top 10 Icelandic authors and novelists you should check out. Some of the books have even been made into films for t...

Are you visiting or staying in Iceland this winter? Here are some insider tips on how Icelanders deal with the darkness.

The Icelandic Winter Wonderland is like no other. The landscape changes completely, the horses even change their look and the views are outstanding. Northern Lights, snow, glacier, waterfalls and all the best in its winter coat.

The ultimate guide to the Hipster heaven Reykjavík. Where do the local hipsters eat, shop and do? Get local hipster advice on how to enjoy Reykjavík.

The dating life in Iceland has long been a heated discussion, but what is really true about the things people say about it? Where do people meet in Iceland and what are the dating rules in the country of ice and fire?

One of those posts I wish I didn't have to write but there seems to be a great misunderstanding going on. Toilets are our friends!

From ancient Norse mythology and Viking folklore to modern day symbolism, the raven has always been revered in Iceland. But why is this bird so interesting? Where does the mystery come from? How do Icelanders feel about this black bird?

The Icelandic National soccer team. They are fierce, they never ever give up and they are strong as hell. The team has had amazing players throughout the years and playing football has been the love of their lives.

Here are the words that Icelanders miss the most from Icelandic when trying to speak another language. Some are great, others maybe a little less so. Let's find out.

What is the story behind the people of Arctic Adventures?

I am Icelandic so this might seem like a weird thing to write about but the more I travel the more I realize that Icelanders, living on an island far in the North, have slowly developed a culture that is quite different to anywhere else.