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Call me crazy, but the moment I laid eyes on an Icelandic lopapeysa, I became obsessed and knew I had to have one! Now, hold on to your crampons – you’re probably wondering, “What the heck is a lopapeysa?” It…
Homes in Iceland are quite different from homes in the United States in a lot of ways and after living in Iceland for 8 years I’ve had a lot of time to notice these differences. I’m taking you inside and…
Þorrablót – the midwinter feast During the old Norse month of Þorri (which runs from mid-January to mid-February) Icelanders toast to the old gods with a feast known as Þorrablót. The food of Þorrablót is called þorramatur and includes some…
Iceland is often referred to as the “Land of Fire and Ice” with eruptions occur more frequently than one might think. These eruptions are a direct result of how Iceland was formed.
You bought your itinerary, used the guidebook to fine tune your trip, and even bought your tickets, but have you considered Icelandic holidays and their impact on your dream vacation? Iceland has some of the most interesting traditions and celebrations…
Menningarnótt in Icelandic translates to “culture night” which is a festival in Reykjavik Iceland held every year in August to mark the end of summer. Events are held all around the city including music, art, and fun family-friendly activities. People…