The Blue Diary
What to do in the West Fjords in 2018?
If you want to get away from the crowds, the West Fjords are the place to go to. The area is just over 22.000 km2, but due to the many mountains and limited flatlands, the population is only about 7000 people.
How easy is it to find vegan food in Iceland?
It is reasonably easy to find vegan food in Iceland today, especially in the capital area.
Iceland is the Smallest Nation to Ever Compete in the World Cup
When Iceland qualified for the World Cup last year, the news broke fast all around the world. No one could believe a nation of 350.000 had a good enough team to qualify for the tournament.
The Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft yes, it’s a thing
Do you know what necropants are? If you have the stomach for learning about them and other sorcery-related stuff, make sure you visit the Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft in Hólmavík.
What do the colors of the Icelandic flag represent?
One would think there would be a long and interesting epic saga about the colors in the Icelandic flag and their meaning. Unfortunately, no.
Can you actually buy roasted sheep heads in jelly in stores?
Yes, of course, you can! Who doesn’t like to eat roasted sheep cheeks, tongues, etc., mashed into bits and covered in jelly?
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.