Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Located on the south coast of Iceland by the small town of Vík í Mýrdal, Reynisfjara is a well-known beach, which contains black sand, large basalt columns, and sea stacks [&hel
13 Days Of Grapemas: Icewear
In Iceland, Christmas is a little wacky. Instead of one Santa, we have thirteen. And rather than being a jolly old white-bearded fellow who lets children sit on his on […]
Sparkling Diamonds in a Glacial Lagoon: A Journey To Jökulsárlón
“This piece of ice is a thousand years old,” our boat guide exclaims. He holds up the ice between his hands for everyone to see. It was not before the […]
Icewear Fancies: Ragnheiður Anna Róbertsdóttir
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. This time, we’ve teamed up with Icewear to show off some of their best wares. We sent Ragn
Walk Behind A Waterfall: A Trip To Seljalandsfoss
Surrounded by cliffs and green slopes, Seljalandsfoss is a beautiful waterfall in the southern region of Iceland. A footpath leads behind the waterfall, offering visitors the chanc
Mesmerising Waterfall and Gorge: A Trip To Skógafoss
One of Iceland’s most splendid waterfalls, Skógafoss is a sight to behold. When the river flows over from the cliffs by Skógar, the water tumbles 60 metres before hitting the [
Witnessing The Living Earth: A Trip To Þingvellir In The Summer
While Þingvellir might be most famous for its historical importance as a former judicial site, its geological uniqueness is equally intriguing. Indeed, especially during the brigh
Vilhjálmur Vilhjálmsson: The Voice Of Iceland
If you were to make a list of pivotal players in the Icelandic music scene, the name Vilhjálmur Vilhjálmsson, also known as Villi Vill, would no doubt be there. Widely […]
Stjórnin: A Legacy of Pop Hits
Stjórnin took Icelandic pop and turned it upside down, creating some of Iceland’s best known dance hits and party songs in their prolific career. A collaboration between singers
Where The Mighty River Flows: A Trip To Brúarhlöð Canyon
Brúarhlöð is a hidden gem many tourists miss out on despite it lying conveniently close to Þingvellir and other Golden Circle locations. The river Hvitá reveals all its mighty
Journey To The Centre of The Earth: A Magical Day in Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Unlike literally every day this entire summer, the morning of our journey to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula with BusTravelIceland was warm and sunny. We were promptly picked up at Læk
Soaking Next to a Geysir: A Trip to the Secret Lagoon
While the Secret Lagoon may not be that secret anymore, it is still worth a visit. Located conveniently close to the Golden Circle in the southern town of Flúðir, Iceland’s [&h
On The Raven’s Wings: Discover Norse Mythology
Mythology-inspired shop Thor isn’t exactly easy to miss as you walk down Reykjavík’s main street. Its gigantic statue of hammer-wielding God Þór crushing an even bigger ston
Road To Nowhere: Snowmobiling On Langjökull Glacier
“Time to drive everyone!,” says our mountain guide for the day, pointing at a bunch of snowmobiles parked in an orderly manner next to the base. I’m not a fan […]
Riding Horses With A Pint Of Beer: A Day Trip To Iceland’s Golden Circle
“I’ve ordered sun for you guys today”, says BusTravel Iceland‘s guide Ragnhildur Hjördís Lövdahl—Hilda, for short—when she picks us up at 9 AM sharp. Today’s P
Floating In A Glacial Lagoon
This May has been the worst May in Iceland in the last hundred years. Grey skies, rain and at times even snow or hail made us just want to crawl […]
A Tale Of Icelandic Wool
With the advent of tourism, Iceland’s national treasures have risen to worldwide fame. These include unpredictable volcanoes, majestic waterfalls, and, of course, the ever-presen
Under The Rainbow: A Morning Walk Around Gullfoss
It’s one of those typical window-weather days in Gullfoss. The sun shines happily above the gleaming water, and it would all seems peaceful if it weren’t for the strong wind [&
Icelandic Whiskey – Distillery Tour in Reykjavík
Is there ever not a time for a gin and tonic? No matter the weather, a cold G&T can elevate any day to a full-on Caribbean paradise in minutes. So, […]
For Óðinn’s Sake: Norse Mythology In Downtown Reykjavik
Artist and designer Hans Alan Tómasson has always been a Norse mythology and Ásatrú aficionado, but it’s only when he creative company Irma Studio asked him to design downtown
The Golden Life: The Mystical Creations Of Hildur Hafstein
It’s on a rare sunny day that I visit Hildur Hafstein’s jewellery shop, which is just slightly hidden from the hustle and bustle of Reykjavík’s main street. In the brig