A long time ago, a bishop was traveling, visiting different areas he was designated in Iceland as part of his duties. As was common back then, he had a group of servants with him, including a maid who

In the rugged highlands of Iceland, a troll named Bergr lived with his wife in a cave called Hundahellir, nestled in the slopes of Blfell. Unlike the fearsome reputation trolls usually have, Berg

From ancient times, Helgafell has been steeped in mystery and supernatural lore. Early settlers in the area believed this hill was more than just a geographical featureit was a place of profound spir

Today, Im tackling a topic that often confuses visitorstipping culture in Iceland. If you're used to tipping as a standard practice in your home country, Icelands approach might surprise you!This i

Sprengisandur is a barren and desolate highland plateau in central Iceland, located between the Hofsjkull and Vatnajkull glaciers. Historically, it was an infamous north-south route connecting vario

To celebrate the relaunch of the All Things Iceland online store, I am doing a 20% site-wide sale. This sale is only valid through Wednesday, November 27th at 11:59 PM EST or while supplies last.Below

Many centuries ago, a mysterious woman arrived in the small community of Nes in Borgarfjrur. No one knew where she had come from, but her beauty and grace quickly won the respect of the locals. She

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a Folklore story every Friday in 2024. To hear other stories, I have shared so far, check them out on my website All Things Iceland

Experiencing *Into the Glacier* in Iceland was like stepping into a different worlda frozen wonderland hidden deep within Langjkull, Icelands second-largest glacier. It was truly mesmerizing to see

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a Folklore story every Friday in 2024. To hear other stories, I have shared so far, check them out on my website All Things Iceland