Páll Óskar: Fighting For Equality One Pop Hit At A Time
Páll Óskar Hjálmtýsson, or Paul Oscar as he is known outside of Iceland, is one of the island nation’s most beloved pop stars, with a highly successful career spanning almost
Wild At Heart: Capturing The Rawness of Iceland
The book Wild At heart is the work of photography super couple Einar Guðmann and Gyða Henningsdóttir. Around ten years ago they had a realisation they wanted to follow their [&h
Electro Scandi-Pop Princess Hildur: Iceland’s Catchiest Rising Star
Spanning influences that include Portishead, Björk, Grimes, Rihanna and Kanye West, Hildur is an Icelandic musician who makes what can best described as quality electro scandi-pop
Hannesarholt: The Historic Home Of Iceland’s First Minister Of State
It’s the lunchtime rush. Locals and tourists flood Laugavegur like wildebeests to a watering hole–but I know something they don’t. FAttempting to escape Reykjavík’s busies
River Rafting Up North: Battling The Beast Of The East
As we drive through the magnificent and stunning landscapes of North Iceland, I am determined to enjoy the scenery. But I’m finding it impossible to focus on the mountains an
Discover Iceland: Your Gateway Drug To Icelandic Music
The Icelandic music scene outgrew the country’s physical borders a long time ago. But for people unable to attend concerts in Reykjavík, it can be challenging to follow developm
The Perfect Day Trip: The Waterfalls, Black Beaches and Glaciers Of The South
It is early on a Sunday, too early, the previous night one of my oldest friends held his lavish birthday party, but now I’m travelling to the south coast. The […]
The National Gallery Of Iceland: A Burnt Down Nightclub And Two Artist Ateliers
The National Gallery is located in an old ice house turned nightclub that burnt down in the 1970s. Well, it didn’t completely burn down. It was repaired and used as […]
Rafting In Iceland: Conquering The Glacial Tide
I have a problem. I can’t say no. It’s called #FOMO (fear of missing out) and its something that millennials deal with on the daily. It’s the reason I said […]
Snorkelling Between The Continents
I always imagined that my first time snorkelling would take place in warm water off the coast of some Caribbean paradise—probably listening to Sean Paul, preferably with Sean Pau
A Wild Ride: Views From A Snowmobile
Zooming, whooshing, flying through the powdery, pillowy snow and gazing out onto the arctic white desert: nothing says Icelandic adventure like hurtling over a glacier on a snowmob
QUIZ: What type of Icelandic Beer Should You Try On Beer Day?
It’s Beer Day every March 1st here in Iceland. For decades beer was illegal in Iceland. The people in power didn’t trust their citizens to handle the consumption of ale
QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About The Whales Of Iceland?
What were the oceans around Iceland like during Napoleon Bonaparte’s first reign in France? You could always ask a Bowhead Whale. They can live up to 211 years. Imagine that,
Classic Cocktails With An Icelandic Twist
For those who like to tipple, but want to enjoy something from a local distillery, it can be a challenge finding pubs and bars that aren’t completely filled with the [&hellip
Iceland’s Little Watch Manufacturer To The Stars: J&S Watch Co.
What do the Dalai Lama, Quentin Tarantino, Ben Stiller, Viggo Mortensen and Tom Cruise have in common? They all own a watch assembled by Gilbert O. Guðjónsson. Master-Watchmaker
9 Great Hikes In The East Of Iceland
The late summer and autumn are the perfect time to check out the east of Iceland, a landscape different from the rest of this island. It’s the place to go […]
Landmannalaugar: Take Yourself Into Iceland’s Highlands
Iceland On Your Own: Landmannalaugar A stopover in Iceland has three components: The Golden Circle, The South Coast and a night out on Laugavegur. But what if there was another [&h
Photo Gallery: Whale Watching In Reykjavík
A Whale Of A Tale “I just want to see one,” said the little boy while clutching his mother’s pant leg and walking along the plank onto the boat. From […]
PHOTOS: Looking For The Secrets Of The Fjords
Join us and Bustravel Iceland on a photographic journey inside a cave and on a tour around two beautiful fjords. We’ll top the trip off with waterfalls and horses. It doesn&
PHOTOS: Horseback Riding On The Outskirts Of Reykjavík
It’s the cruelest of jokes: Icelanders are amongst the fattest nations in the world – the Icelandic horse is one of the smallest breeds of horse. Thankfully they have b
Come Jump In A Volcano In Iceland
Why don’t you go jump in a volcano? That sounds more like an insult than an invitation. But believe us, it’s worth it. In this case you don’t exactly jump, [&hell