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” (...
What to do in Reykjavik during your Icelandic Christmas break
So you are going to spend the winter holidays in Reykjavik, and you are already dreaming of northern lights shining on the snow. Amazing nature aside, what else should you do during your Christma...
Camping season is over in Iceland, but we are still here as always!
September is ending, and the Icelandic camping season is drawing to a close too. Starting today, our office will open upon appointment. If you need a WiFi hotspot, GPS, indoor sleeping bags – and...
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 tips for visiting Iceland on a budget
From hotel rooms to car rental prices, Iceland can be a pretty expensive country to visit. This doesn’t mean you cannot visit it while keeping an eye on your budget – you just need to know the ins...