The Most Purrfect Café
Iceland is set to welcome its first ever cat-friendly café. Kattakaffihúsið will be in the downtown area of Reykjavik atBergstaðastræti 10a and is...
The Hardest Karaoke Song in the World
When I was at University, Friday was my favourite day of the week. Not just because it meant the start of the weekend, but also because Friday was Karaoke...
Sketch: Good weather in Iceland
Björn Bragi, a comedian in Iceland, made a sketch which very much encapsulates how the weather can be like in Iceland, although not to be taken too seriously,...
Keeping up with the Kattarshians: Live stream of kittens on Icelandic TV
The newest addition to television in Iceland is a band of kittens from a local animal shelter made to live together in a dollhousealong with three "hidden"...
Local Car Rentals or Big Brand Rentals - Which Is Better?
Should you choose the smaller, family-run local rental car company or go with the big global brand for some good old "peace of mind"? “I went with this...
What Do I Need To Rent A Car In Iceland?
Drivers Licence It's fairly obvious that you will need a driver's license to rent a vehicle in Iceland, but the stipulations regarding the license...
Do I Need Gravel Protection Insurance When Renting A Car In Iceland?
This is kind of a tricky question because there are many factors that come into play when determining if you will need Gravel Protection for your car rental...
What To Check For When You Pick Up Your Rental Car In Iceland
Renting a car can be an intimidating process. But, it doesn't have to be, as long as you're aware of what you should look for, and what you should...
The Ultimate Reykjavik Craft Beer Crawl
Everything you need to know about craft beer in Iceland’s capital of Reykjavík. It’s no surprise that Iceland is one of the most exciting travel...
Local Car Rentals or Big Brand Rentals - Which Is Better?
Should you choose the smaller, family-run local rental car company or go with the big global brand for some good old "peace of mind"? “I went with this...
What Do I Need To Rent A Car In Iceland?
Drivers Licence It's fairly obvious that you will need a driver's license to rent a vehicle in Iceland, but the stipulations regarding the license...
The Best 7-Day Itinerary For Iceland
One thing that has been brought to my attention from browsing forums and helping travelers plan their journies, is that many tourists are looking for that...
The Best Guide To Keflavik Airport
The Iceland airport can confuse a lot of travelers. I say this becausea lot of travelersconfuse the Reykjavik airport for the Keflavik airport. This is...
Where To Get The Cheapest Fuel In Iceland
Gas prices in Iceland are pretty extortionate, to say the least. Most people are surprised when they arrive and fail to prepare for fuel costs. If you're...
Do I Need Gravel Protection Insurance When Renting A Car In Iceland?
This is kind of a tricky question because there are many factors that come into play when determining if you will need Gravel Protection for your car rental...
New Year's Celebrations In Reykjavík
The new year is upon us! One more year down and one more year closer to death... Yes, that's right! Here at Northbound, we have an extremely positive...
Gyms In Iceland
Now, if you're like me then fitness and training is a big part of your life. When I go on vacation, I still try to make time for training when I can....
Top Searches About Iceland
So, sometimes Icelanders like to have a little chuckle about some of the questions that tourists ask both in person and online, it's also rather amusing...
Top 10 Hostels In Iceland
Staying in hostels is the perfect way to meet new people whilst travelling, be that alone or with a friend(s). Staying in dorms can be pretty daunting...
What To Check For When You Pick Up Your Rental Car In Iceland
Renting a car can be an intimidating process. But, it doesn't have to be, as long as you're aware of what you should look for, and what you should...
How To Become Icelandic In 60 Minutes
How to become Icelandic in 60 minutes is written, directed and performed by some of Iceland'smost popular comedians and actors. One of the creatorsÖrn...
The Most Purrfect Café
Iceland is set to welcome its first ever cat-friendly café. Kattakaffihúsið will be in the downtown area of Reykjavik atBergstaðastræti 10a and is...
Is Iceland Expensive?
To put it simply: Yes, yes it is. In fact, it is the 4th most expensive country to live in, as revealed by movehub.com. As recent as November 2017, it...
Restaurant Spotlight - Sushi Social
Sushi Social is a popular restaurant located in downtown Reykjavík, it is a 'unique fusion of Japanese and South American cuisine combined with the...
Driving In Iceland
The roads in Iceland are a lot different to many other countries. They can pose all kinds of fun, mysteries and even dangers. The gravel roads can cause...
What To Pack For Iceland This Winter
Are you coming to Iceland this winter? Not sure what to bring with you? Well, below I will make some recommendations on what to bring with you. Remember...
Restaurant Spotlight - Grillmarkaðurinn
Grillmarkaðurinn or 'The grill market' is a fine dining restaurant located in the heart of Reykjavík. Grill market honors everything Icelandic,...
Restaurant Spotlight - Roadhouse
Okay, so truth be told I will most likely be really biased in this post because Roadhouse is amongst my favorite places to eat. In fact, when I first came...
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur - 'The Best Hot Dog in Town'
Bæjarins beztu pylsur translates to 'the best hot dog in town'. And I must say, they are correct. There's no false advertising here. In...
Iceland Airwaives 2017
This year, over the days 1st.-5th. of November, the annual Iceland Airwaves Music Festival will be held for the 18th time both in Reykjavík and Akureyri....
Restaurant Spotlight - Tommi's Burger Joint
Last night, after a heavy shopping experience at Costco and IKEA, me and my family were trying to decide on what to eat. Now, for some people this can...
Best Location To See The Northern Lights In Reykjavik
Before I start, I must add that I cannot guarantee you will see the Northern Lights at this location. Unfortunately, there isn't an Icelander locked...
The Hardest Karaoke Song in the World
When I was at University, Friday was my favourite day of the week. Not just because it meant the start of the weekend, but also because Friday was Karaoke...
A Quick and Easy Guide To Icelandic.
After reading this blog post, you will be an expert on the Icelandic language... well, not really. But you will know some of the basic greetings and manners. It...
Landmannalaugar - A brief guide
Landmannalaugar is a goal for many travelers in Iceland. They want to see the island at its best and most volcanic, with crazy lava flows and geothermal...
What to see in the North of Iceland...
“Watch the wheels roll to find another place home, while you were sleeping, you bet that i might walk this empty northern hemisphere wide…” - A...
Westman Islands Guide
You came to Iceland to experience the beauty of a tiny island in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. But what if the ‘Big Island’ is feeling a...
A Quick Guide to the Icelandic Highlands
The window for reaching them is just a few summer weeks. The road requires nerve and previous experience with 4x4 driving, with possible river crossings....
Sketch: Good weather in Iceland
Björn Bragi, a comedian in Iceland, made a sketch which very much encapsulates how the weather can be like in Iceland, although not to be taken too seriously,...
Keeping up with the Kattarshians: Live stream of kittens on Icelandic TV
The newest addition to television in Iceland is a band of kittens from a local animal shelter made to live together in a dollhousealong with three "hidden"...
Video: Iceland for First Timers
Sorelle Amore livedin Iceland for 14 months and has some great tips on traveling in Iceland and how to spend your time wisely, while having a great view...
Reykjavík City Goes Dark for the Northern Lights
Sunday the 5th of February 2017 at 21:00 - 22:00 (9pm - 10pm) Reykjavík City will turn off the lights in central Reykjavík to celebrate the Winter Lights...
Driving Highland Road F35, Kjölur in Iceland
One of the longest of the Icelandic highland roads, Kjölur runs a good stretch from Gullfoss all the way up to route 1 in the vicinity of Blönduós....
Driving Highland Road 550, Kaldidalur in Iceland
The shortest and, perhaps, easiest of the Icelandic highland roads, Kaldidalur is a 40 kilometre stretch of gravel in the western part of the island. Route...
Driving Highland Road F206, Lakagígar in Iceland
Lakagígar, or Craters of Laki, is a volcanic fissure in south Iceland.The road F206 runs through the area and gives way to some of Iceland's most...
Driving in Iceland - Watch Out for the Wind!
Icelandic fall can get supernaturally windy as the storms from the south enter our coastlines. We usually get the 'leftovers' of the big ones...
The Northern Lights were Spectacular in the Icelandic sky yesterday
The Northern Lights, better known as the Aurora Borealis, are one of nature’s great displays, a mysterious multi-colored light show in the sky which...
Iceland 101: Food, Drinks & Society
Iceland is an island in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, with its own currency the Króna, one city, one international airport, 130 volcanos,320,000...
Iceland 101: Culture and The City
Reykjavík may not be the biggest city in the world. In fact, it's probably closer to being the smallest city in the world. But, that...
Iceland 101: Weather & Nature
The key components to any Iceland holiday are the nature and weather. An overwhelming majority of tourists come to Iceland for the astonishing...
Iceland 101: Rental Cars, Fuel, Driving & Safety
In Iceland, rental cars become an integral part of the whole experience. It's not like in other countries where you could spend a week or two...
Iceland 101: Booking, Money & Equipment
Travelers usually arrive in Iceland with a few preconceived notions that may or may not be true, and the message boards are usually riddled with questions...
Icelandic Elves and Hidden People
People often associate the beliefin elves with Icelanders and it is a well-known fact that we've had problems with some constructions when getting...
Driving Highland Road F26, Sprengisandsleið in Iceland
Sprengisandur is a vast stretch of sand in the Icelandic highlands, with the road F26, also known as Sprengisandsleið, running right through it. F26 is...
Traveler Story: It Takes Nine People to Lift a Yaris
An experience sent to us by an Iceland traveler. In one of my many adventures in Iceland this past summer I was hitch-hiking out to Sólheimasandur to...
Do I Need Sand and Ash Protection in Iceland?
Yes and no - it depends entirely on what you plan on doing and when you plan on visiting. A common misconception about the Sand and Ash Protection is that...
The Complete Guide to Icelandic Festivals
A comprehensive guide to the biggestannual eventsall across Iceland. If there's one thing allIcelander have in common it's their deep, unconditional...
The Fabulous Guide to Gay Iceland
Iceland hasbecome increasingly popular with LGBTQ+ tourists lately thanks to the country's open-mindedness and the marketing efforts of certain specialized...
How To Be The Perfect Tourist in Iceland
While travelling around the globe it can be difficult to figure out how to behave in different situations. You might be going on an adventure and thinking...
Should I Rent a Car in Iceland?
If you've got a driver's license, two working legs and eyes to keep on the road, then why the heck not? You might be thinking "Oh, but it's...
The Wonderful Guide to the Northern Lights of Iceland
They're used in almost every promotional material for Icelandic tourism, and for good reason. They are stunning, seemingalmost magical and they often...
Everything You Need To Know Before Renting a Car in Iceland
A Comprehensive Guide to Everything Related to Renting a Car in Iceland. So, you’re heading to Iceland and you want to rent a car. This would typically...
The Golden Circle of Iceland
When you think of Iceland, what are the things that come to mind? I’m guessing the Blue Lagoon sits pretty high for most, along with the Northern Lights,...
Game of Thrones in Iceland
This article is special to me, so special in fact that I felt the need to put my uncomfortable Alienware headphones over my head, locate a long Game of...
4 Great Icelandic Bands You May Not Have Heard Of
When you think of Iceland you likely envision its vast fields of unspoiled nature, raging volcanoes, astronomically proportionate glaciers or perhaps the...
The Strange Guide To Icelandic Penises
Sometimes referred to as the member, pecker, schlong, willy, peter, warrior shaft, hot rod, woody, mutton dagger, baby-arm, chopper, disco stick, Johnson,...
2 Valuable Tips On How To Keep Your Alcohol Expenses Down
For a lot of people, myself included, the most expensive part of any vacation is, arguably, holding on to the buzz. I love the fact that I don't need...
Justin Bieber In Iceland; The Pop Star's Ring Road Journey
On September 21st 2015 Iceland was struck by tremors of such a massive scale that people vacated schools, the press went into full alert and social media...
The Viking's Guide to Reykjanes
You won’t have to travel far to get to Reykjanes since the KEF International Airport is conveniently located right in the center of the region. As soon...
What do Icelanders speak?
If you mean content then we mostly talk about ourselves, how fresh our water is, how clean our air is, how strong our men are, how beautiful our women...
Viking's Guide to Traditional Icelandic Food
It’s a well known fact that Viking’s might not have the most appealing food culture. Let’s face it, no matter how much timian you sprinkle on that...
Viking's Guide to Icelandic Nightlife
It ain’t easy being a Viking. The hours are long, the pay usually hinges on a lowly raid commission and the health benefits are close to zero, which...
5 Places You Should Visit On The South Coast Of Iceland
Every part of Iceland has something magical to look upon in wonder and awe or to capture for all those little hearts you’ll get on Instagram. The east...
The Viking's Guide to Icelandic Ale
Has it been a while since you raided your last village? Your chest of gold becoming so light you didn’t even have to pay for the extra weight as you...
9 Magical Waterfalls of Iceland
If you’re anything like me then, at some point in your life, you’ve stared at a waterfall (or a picture of one) and wondered just how something can...