The Blue Blog

In Iceland, the first day of summer is celebrated in… April! No matter the weather, to Icelanders the official beginning of summer is the first Thursday after April 18.

Spring (March through May) is a wonderful time to visit Iceland. The weather can be unpredictable, but you will have awesome access to Iceland’s top attractions, with fewer tourists than in the peak season.

Let’s talk about two things: where is Iceland on the World map, and what events have put Iceland “on the map”?

When planning a vacation in Iceland, it is essential to make time for relaxation and spontaneity.

Since Iceland is in Europe this is a common question. Most of the Scandinavian (North-Europe) countries belong to the EU like Sweden, Denmark and Finland.

This young island has no real “natives” except maybe the arctic fox. Let's settle the question: who settled Iceland ? The story of the settlement

Iceland is uniquely situated on both two tectonic plates and on a mantle plume (better known as a hotspot).

According to the Global Peace Index by the Institute of Economics and Peace, Iceland is the safest country on Earth. Iceland has ranked number one for 10 years in a row. But why?

The Icelandic horse is special for many reasons. In winter the horses hair grows long and bushy in order to keep them warm.