by Iceland Unwrapped by Helgastina | Feb 7, 2020 | Blogs
With only 350,000 human residents, some people think Iceland lacks a diversity of opinion. But at Iceland Unwrapped, we have what it takes to seek out local expertise where it can be found. For a thoroughly different perspective, we interviewed Hrútur Ærson,...
by Iceland Unwrapped by Helgastina | Jan 3, 2020 | Blogs
“That´s over and done with” is something an old friend of mine sometimes said about both good and bad things and events in his life. But is traveling something you should just get over and done with, to tick a box, to show off on social media? Is it time...
by Iceland Unwrapped by Helgastina | Dec 8, 2019 | Blogs
Iceland is a land of extremes. The elements of nature impact everything in life there. Being raised in a place that sometimes makes it difficult to plan ahead, is a privilege. You might ask why that is the case, and it is because it teaches one to respect nature and...
by Iceland Unwrapped by Helgastina | Dec 2, 2019 | Blogs
One of my favorite times of the year has arrived. Advent is something that warms my heart and gets me excited every year, wherever I am. When I was a kid, it always seemed to be snowing during this time of year. Everyone was busy getting ready for Christmas, baking,...
by Iceland Unwrapped by Helgastina | Oct 31, 2019 | Blogs
It’s officially winter now on this side of the globe. In Europe we have moved the clock. In Iceland, the clock has stayed out, but the weather is starting to get tricky in some areas of the country. Time to relax and stay inside To survive the winter where you...