Icelandic lamb spends its whole life free-range in the highlands, eating nothing but grass, herbs, and its mother's milk. Here's why chefs and now the EU itself rate it among the finest lamb on earth — and what the annual réttir roundup has to do with it.
Most visitors treat Reykjavík as a fuelling stop before the Golden Circle or the Blue Lagoon. Here's why Iceland's capital — geothermal pools, Viking history, and a Sun Voyager sculpture included — deserves two or three days of its own.
Skyr is one of the oldest and most beloved foods in Iceland — a thick, protein-rich dairy product with a creamy texture and a subtle tang that has been part of the Icelandic diet for over a thousand years. Here is everything you need to know.
Ranked by travellers as one of the most beautiful countries in the world, Iceland is place unlike any other. No...
The many landmarks in Iceland have cemented the country at the top of many travelers’ bucket lists. Over two million...
Marijuana is a hotly debated topic worldwide, and laws vary depending on where you go. If you plan to visit...
Most Icelanders don't have a family surname at all — their name is built fresh every generation from a parent's first name, and a government committee can reject it outright. Here's how Iceland's patronymic naming system and Naming Committee actually work, and which names Icelanders are choosing right now.
Every January and February, Icelanders gather for Þorrablót — a midwinter feast of pickled ram's testicles, fermented shark, and smoked lamb. Here's what Þorramatur really is, where the tradition comes from, and whether you should try it.
For a country of fewer than 400,000 people, you will find a surprising number of famous monuments in Iceland. Of...
Iceland is well-known for its beautiful landscapes, and waterfalls in Iceland are some of the most stunning on the planet....
Camping in Iceland can be an incredible experience. Imagine spending the night watching the Northern Lights dancing over the fjords,...














