Iceland is an independent country with its own language, culture, and traditions. It is part of the European Economic Agreement but not an official EU state.  Much of the land in Iceland is owned by the state and open for everyone to use. That means that many glaciers, hot springs, and forests are accessible to […]

Iceland is well-known for its good salaries and high standard of social care. But it would be wrong to say that poverty does not exist in the country.  Just like anywhere in the world, you will find both wealth and poverty in Iceland. In 2017, the most recent report available, an estimated 8.8% of Icelandic […]

Iceland’s black sand beaches are famous all around the world. They may not be as warm as the tropical golden sands of the Mediterranean, but they are sure to take your breath away! These remarkable black beaches were formed through ancient volcanic activity. But so long as you know what you’re doing, they are perfectly […]

The way that people treat you says more about their relationship with themself than how they feel about you. So it makes sense that Icelandic people are so friendly! As well as being open-hearted and kind, Icelandic people are consistently rated as the happiest in the world! That happiness translates into how locals treat each […]

Iceland’s official language is Icelandic. It’s an ancient Nordic language that we can trace all the way back to the early settlers and Vikings. So it can be pretty tricky for foreigners to learn the pronunciation at first. (Understatement of the year!).  But you don’t have to worry. We speak good English in Iceland, with […]

You’ve probably heard a rumor that Iceland is really expensive. And compared to some countries, it’s true.  Someone coming from Argentina would probably be in for a shock at the supermarket, with a loaf of bread costing three times more in Iceland than back home.  But is Iceland really so expensive for most of the […]

Tipping etiquette varies significantly from country to country. When it comes to Iceland, tipping is appreciated but not expected.  You are welcome to tip for good service when visiting Iceland, but it isn’t mandatory or even standard practice. Restaurants typically include service charges in the bill. Plus, servers will not be relying on your tip […]

Iceland is beautiful no matter when you visit. But there are some benefits and drawbacks of every season.  In winter, you can expect 22 hours of darkness. But to compensate for those eerily long nights, you will have a chance to see the magical Northern Lights. Now, you won’t get to see the Northern Lights […]

If you’re going to be visiting Iceland, you need to brush up on the law. Of course, there are some funny rules and regulations that we could just laugh about (like how you aren’t allowed to print the Icelandic flag on panties). But let’s focus on the things that could get you in serious trouble! […]

Iceland is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is located directly on top of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and therefore has an extensive history of volcanic and seismic activity. The name “Iceland” can be somewhat deceiving since it is not a land covered in ice, as many believe before traveling there. It is a varied […]