My Iceland
Observe Iceland through the eyes of Icelanders.
Icelandinfocus Awarded!
Recently we were notified that icelandinfocus.com had been chosen to receive a Tripbase 2011 Blog Award. We were really happy and surprised as our blog…
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Unimaginable Composition of Fire, Ice and Solitude
Decades ago it was a rare event when an article was published in the international press about Iceland. The writer became "a friend of Iceland" (even without…
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A Perfect Blow Ball
The dandelion grows everywhere in Iceland. It is not very popular among those trying to grow the perfect green lawn but the yellow flower is fun and in…
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Exploring the Shores of Önundarfjorður, Westfjords of Iceland
Sandy beaches in Iceland are excellent spots to enjoy nature, especially for families with young children to entertain. These beaches are full of wonders…
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Hollow of Paradise
Traveling in Iceland can be frustrating and a little tiring. However, the most beautiful spots take away the frustration and leave you at peace. One of…
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Wild Strawberries and Other Berries in Iceland
Wild strawberries are not a common sight in Iceland. They are however possible to find where there are birch trees growing in warm spots facing south.…
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Reflections on Iceland
When a new year approaches, it is appropriate to reflect on the year passing by. The year 2007 has been a good year in the sense that, generally, there…
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The Promise of Spring
We can feel it! It is coming. It is that time of year again where we can feel the ice melting, the smell of spring is in the air! The ice is not only outside…
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Passing by the High Season
Tourism is important for Iceland’s economy. In the past few decades the industry has been built from ground up and an entire infrastructure with it.…
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Changes in the Summer Wind
The winds of changes are blowing over our Web site. We have been making some improvements to the look and feel of the Web site and prepare it for the things…
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Iceland Ranks in Top 10 on Quality of Life Index
The Economist Intelligence Unit has developed and published a new quality of life index based on a unique methodology. This index has been calculated for…
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The Happy Months of Summer
Summer has a special meaning to the people of Iceland. The winter is long and often difficult and the arrival of summer means that the next few months…
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Iceland’s Government
Iceland has a parliamentary form of government and a written constitution. The president is elected by direct popular vote for a term of four years.
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Short Days in Winter Long Days in Summer
Iceland is known for its bright summer nights, but fewer know Iceland dressed up in its winter dress. During winters Iceland takes on quite different shapes,…
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Four Seasons of Unpredictable Weather
Iceland is beautiful in all seasons. The autumn is the time when the colors of green give in and are replaced with many shades of yellow and brown. The…
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Under the Influence of the United States
Iceland is a part of Europe and has close ties to European and Scandinavian countries, but the biggest cultural influences may come from other sources.…
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The Dangers of Icelandic Volcanoes
Throughout the ages volcanoes have erupted in Iceland and sometimes with devastating effects. Eruption in Laki 300 years ago brought hard times upon Icelanders…
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An Attractive Country or a Pile of Rock?
My Iceland is the most unique country in the world, at least to me. Iceland is in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and is located on a large crack in the…
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Exploited by the World
Iceland is no ordinary country. Iceland is my country. Why on earth should I tell the world anything about Iceland? Wouldn’t it be nice to have my Iceland…
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Icelandic Dried Fish
In Iceland dried fish (hardfiskur) is a delicacy to be enjoyed. For some it is a TV snack instead of more unhealthy chips or sweets. Several types of fish…
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Women’s Day Off in Iceland
The 24th of October 1975 marked a change in Icelandic society, in how society looked upon the contribution of women to society. It was the day women took…
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Santa Claus or Yule Lads?
Santa is a nice fellow, smiling with white hair, long white beard, a pot belly and red clothes laced with white. He carries along a sac of gifts to give…
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Healthcare Services in Iceland
Healthcare in Iceland is among the best in Europe, even the world. A large chunk of the government spending is assigned to healthcare.
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Universities and Colleges in Iceland
Education is a big deal in Iceland. In this society of 300.000 8 institutions are defined as “háskóli” or University. First and foremost is the University…
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The Icelandic National Flag
Icelanders are very proud of their flag and treat it with great respect. The flag colors are blue, red and white. The flag is a sky blue rectangle with…
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Icelandic Names
Few Icelanders have traditional last names. Most of the men have last names that end with “son” and most of the women have last names that end with…
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The Endless Daylight
Tourist visiting Iceland in May, June and July sometimes complain about lack of sleep. They find the endless hours of light disturbing and can’t sleep.…
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The Icelandic Sweater
The Icelandic sweater has been a highly fashionable item of clothing for the past few years. It is made from pure Icelandic wool called “lopi” with…
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Reykjavík – The Little Town That Can!
Visitors to Reykjavík are often amazed by the variety of activities offered there, in a town of only a little over 100.000 inhabitants.
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The Uninhabited Island
Iceland is in most part uninhabited despite its population of 300,000 people. Tourists coming from heavily built areas of the Western world and large cities…
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The Free Country
My country, Iceland, is a free country. Freedom is concept highly regarded in Iceland and compared to many other countries Iceland is a freedom chart topper…
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