7 Must-See Places in North Iceland: The Diamond Circle
Like the south of the country, north Iceland has plenty of amazing natural sites to visit. All of the places I’m sharing are free of charge and will provide hours, if not days, of fun activities. If y...
26 Aug 202229min
5 Ways USA Culture Confuses Icelanders
As a native New Yorker that has traveled to a decent number of places in the United States before moving to Iceland in 2016, I’ve noticed some fascinating differences between the cultures. In this pos...
21 Aug 202219min
How to Visit Hveradalir – A Geothermal Gem in the Icelandic Highlands
Hveradalir is one of Iceland’s largest geothermal areas, but it’s tucked away in Iceland’s highlands. To access anywhere in the highlands of this country, you must drive on F-roads, which are unpaved,...
13 Aug 202222min
A New Volcanic Eruption Has Started in Iceland
After thousands of earthquakes and lots of speculation, a new eruption has happened on the Reykjanes Peninsula. It’s in the same area as the eruption last year and it is not posing a threat to any peo...
3 Aug 20224min
The Ultimate Guide to Renting a Car in Iceland – Updated in 2026
After helping thousands of travelers plan trips to Iceland, I can confidently say that renting a car is one of the topics people ask me about most. And honestly, I understand why. Between choosing a 2...
31 Jul 20221h 8min
15 Strange Facts About Iceland
Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is full of fascinating and sometimes strange facts. In this podcast episode, I’m sharing 15 surprising facts about this country that you probably have never heard ab...
22 Jul 202223min
A Simple Resource for Learning Icelandic-Interview with Karítas
Karítas Hrundar Pálsdóttir is the author of Ástiðir and Dagatal, two books about short stories in Icelandic. In this interview we talk about how short stories in various levels of Icelandic help learn...
19 Jul 20220s
7 Reasons to Visit the Westman Islands in South Iceland
The south coast of Iceland is, hands down, one of the most popular areas of the country for visitors. However, there are a group of islands off the mainland of the country that most people that go to ...
15 Jul 202232min
