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With Icelandair offering free stopovers in Iceland of up to seven days, there’s never been a better opportunity to explore the land of fire and ice. But with so many things to see, is it really worth visiting on a short trip? Absolutely! Although many Iceland itineraries require one to two weeks to complete, it […]

Iceland is called Iceland because early explorers, especially the Viking Flóki Vilgerðarson, saw its icy northern coast and named it after the ice they encountered. Additionally, in the Icelandic language, the name “Ísland” directly translates to “Land of Ice,” reflecting the country’s northern glaciers and ice sheets. But as you’ll soon find out, Iceland is […]

Did you know that over 90% of Icelanders speak English? If you’re planning a trip and wondering “Do they speak English in Iceland?”, the short answer is yes. Almost everyone does! Iceland consistently ranks among the highest non-native English-speaking countries in the world, and you’ll have no problem communicating whether you’re in downtown Reykjavík or […]

September in Iceland is a season of transition. The endless daylight of summer fades into crisp autumn evenings, the first northern lights start to shimmer across the skies, and traditional sheep round-ups take place in the countryside. It’s a time when you can enjoy the best of both worlds: milder weather and accessible roads from […]

Situated on the picturesque northern coast of Iceland, Iceland Húsavík is a charming fishing village that is renowned as Europe’s whale-watching capital and, of course, the watching capital of Iceland. Husavik is also the recent hit film, “Eurovision song contest the story of fire saga” filming location. With its breathtaking natural beauty and abundance of marine […]

Thanks to Iceland’s latitude and longitude of 65° 00′ N and 18° 00′ W, this island can experience the midnight sun in summer and be blessed by the Northern Lights in winter. This article will delve into the wonders of Iceland’s latitude and discover how this remarkable location contributes to its exceptional natural phenomena and […]

Iceland is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, attracting millions of tourists visiting Iceland each year. From stunning waterfalls to geothermal hot springs, the country offers a diverse range of attractions. One activity that stands out among the rest is glacier hiking. Iceland’s glaciers provide a unique glacier experience opportunity to explore the frozen wonders […]

If you ask local Icelanders, they’ll tell you that the Westfjords in Iceland is the ountry’s most magical and least explored region. The Westfjord Iceland is a rugged, remote, and breathtaking corner of the country that only about 10% of tourists ever see. Here, the mountains plunge into deep glacier-carved fjords, puffins nest in towering […]

Iceland is a bucket listed stopover destination for travellers flying between North America and Europe. Icelandair, the country’s flagship airline, even offers extended free stopovers trips that allow travellers to visit Iceland for up to seven nights at no extra cost! That said, most stopovers in Iceland may only be for a few hours and […]

The Golden Circle Iceland is the most popular route for tourists visiting and driving around Iceland. It is the best way for travelers to see some of Iceland’s top attractions in a limited time frame. In fact, you can self-drive the Golden Circle and see some of the islands’ most awe-inspiring locations in as little […]