Kjötsúpa – Icelandic Meat Soup Recipe INGREDIENTS 2 pounds Icelandic lamb shank, on or off the bone (If off the bone, cut into 1 inch chunks) 8 -10 Icelandic lamb neck bones (about 2 inches) 5- 6 carrots, chopped 1 white onion, chopped 4 – 5 yellow potatoes, cubed 1 large rutabega (aka Swede), cubed Arctic […]
Definition:// a natural electrical phenomenon characterized by the appearance of streamers of reddish or greenish light in the sky, especially near the northern or southern magnetic pole. The effect is caused by the interaction of charged particles from the sun with atoms in the upper atmosphere. …or in other words, Northern Lights. One of […]
Icelanders are no different from anyone with a right mind to love the tasty frozen dessert. However, we eat these all year round. So when you come to Iceland, come rain, sun, snow or volcanoes. We know the best spots to find a tasty treat. Here are our top 5 stops. 1. Valdís […]
Traveling abroad is always a bundle of emotions. Whether you’re a traveling pro or a first timer, the process from booking your ticket to decided what to pack, to the beehive operations that is commonly known as the airport. A lot is to be carefully planned out and thought through. The most common concern when […]
As I start this post I have to say I get so annoyed with the “Keep Calm and Carry on” slogan. Over the past few years, it’s been used and abused, shoved down our throats everywhere we look. At the same time, I am quite embarrassed with myself, I couldn’t think of a strong enough title to show […]
Top Three Midnight Sun Walks Can’t sleep with the midnight sun? Well, neither can I. As you lay in your hotel room, too tired for the bars, but not tired enough to sleep. A whole world awaits to be discovered in and around Reykjavik. Besides for the breathtaking sunsets that happen around midnight, there is […]
Welcome to Iceland. For those new to this beautiful and magnificent country, we want to give you a countdown to the TOP 10 must see waterfalls to see during your stay. Lovers of waterfalls or not, no one can deny the pure tranquility and majestic power they give. 10. Dettifoss MEANING: Detti (Fall or fall down) […]
If you found yourself on a WOW air flight coming from the US than, this is surely something that should interest you. Just landing from a red eye flight, dazed and confused from what just happened and where you ended up; wouldn’t we all just wish that a warm cup of coffee and a […]
A few ways to experience Icelandic history There are many ways to experience Iceland as a traveller. Wilderness lovers will be drawn to the country’s windswept landscape, its waterfalls, black sand beaches and volcanic formations. Culture fans will find all kinds of inspiration in Reykjavik, discovering the city’s strange architecture, film scene, and museums. Gourmands […]
How to pronounce Icelandic place names If there is something people love to do in Iceland, it is mispronouncing all the names of everything ever. But who can blame them? With names like Eyjafjallajökull, Bárðarbunga, and Þingvellir, Icelandic can be a tough nut to crack. But, do not worry, whether you’re planning your trip to […]