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! […]

If you’re not careful, a trip to Iceland can get expensive! The Icelandic cost of living is higher than in most of Europe, but it is perfectly possible to explore Iceland on a tighter budget. The reliance on imported goods makes Iceland an expensive country to live in, and the local people are paid a […]

You are going to want to buy the perfect souvenir to remember your visit to Iceland! Iceland has certainly got plenty of beautiful handcrafted goods that you can buy. But many cheap, imported goods are pretending to be the real deal.  If you don’t know what you’re doing, it’s easy to end up spending a […]

Many people get confused about the difference between Greenland and Iceland.  The two places do indeed share some traits. Both are known for their natural hot springs and dense Ice Sheets. They are sparsely populated, home to spectacular wildlife and they are both a wonderful place to look for the Northern Lights. The locals are […]

Iceland is a wonderful place to go hiking.  There is an abundance of waterfalls, volcanoes, canyons, and glaciers, so you’ll never get bored on the trails! It would take a lifetime to discover all the incredible places that you can go hiking in Iceland. Unfortunately, most people aren’t able to visit for that long!  If […]