The Blue Diary
New activities in Iceland in 2018
When we wanted to see what’s new and interesting for travelers in Iceland in 2018, we looked to see what the good people at Startup Tourism in Iceland are up to. Some of the activities are very interesting!
3 common misconceptions about Iceland
You’ve all heard rumours, seen memes or an exaggerated version of Iceland and Icelanders in TV shows or movies. We’re here to tell you that not all of it’s real!
When is spring in Iceland? Icelandic seasons explained
When is spring in Iceland? Sometimes it feels like: Never. But that’s not true. It’s in late March until the middle of June.
The best ways to enjoy the midnight sun
If you’re lucky enough to be in Iceland when the midnight sun appears, you’re in for a treat, if you bought a sleep mask!
What is Brennivin schnapps? AKA “Black Death”
Black Death was a nasty plague and luckily, our Brennivín booze has nothing to do with the pandemic.
The raven – Iceland’s smartest bird
Ravens have been a part of Iceland since the settlement. According to legend, the first person to settle in Iceland was Hrafna-Flóki or Raven-Flóki.
Famous Icelandic Trolls
When traveling around Iceland, you will see many, many, many weird formations in the mountains and lava fields that are said to be petrified trolls.
How does Akureyri compare to Reykjavík?
The two biggest differences between Akureyri and Reykjavík is the location and size. But, how do they compare?
How Did the Icelandic Settlers Survive the Harsh Elements?
Well, that is the question. When we, modern Icelanders, go outside in a snowstorm, all dressed up in our winter clothes and are still cold; we cannot fathom how our forefathers and mothers survived.