The Blue Blog

Iceland is uniquely situated on both two tectonic plates and on a mantle plume (better known as a hotspot).   The Mid Atlantic Ridge Iceland sits on the Mid Atlantic ridge. The Mid Atlantic ridge separates the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates in the North and separates the African...

Is Iceland safe?   The Global Peace Index measures social, political and economic factors and how the contribute to peace in each country   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...

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

Driving in winter can be tricky. If you are visiting Iceland in January or February this is the blog for you.

We have so many fun facts about the Snæfellsjökull glacier, some are stranger than others!

One of the questions we get asked all the time is “Why is Iceland called Iceland?”

You can be certain that there is nothing certain about Icelandic winter weather. It is as unpredictable as a young child’s moods – sweet and joyful one minute, a rollicking tantrum the next.

According to the Icelandic Web of Science, Iceland is home to 1,600 species of dryland animals. Despite this diversity, there is one species missing – the mosquito! Yes, Iceland is one of the few countries in the world that is mosquito-free.

River rafting in Iceland is a big thing. Over the years it has become increasingly popular and now, many tour operators have river rafting tours all over Iceland.