In Iceland, First Names Are More Important Than Family Names!
You may already know that in Iceland there are no family names which are passed on from father to son. We use patronymics – meaning, our surname is made of our father’s first name plus “-son” (...
Iceland - Number 1 in the world!
We Icelanders are very competitive (that’s part of the “very small fish in a very big pond” syndrome), and as such we are very proud of being at the top (or close to it) of many lists. Among our m...
If you are familiar with popular Icelandic artists like Björk, Sigur Rós and Of Monsters and Men, you might be led to believe that all Icelanders listen to alternative, experimental music.As a mat...
5 Icelandic museums to suit all tastes
What better place than a museum to hide from the rain and wind while on holiday! And while the elements do their thing, you can warm up and learn a little bit more about the place you are visiti...
Films and Tv series shot in Iceland
In recent years, Hollywood has turned its eye on Iceland, and more and more films and tv productions are being at least partially recorded on the island, usually in wild and remote areas. Based on...