A couple of meindýr

Not exactly two peas in a pod, but close enough: The mink and the rat - the most disliked of rodents in Iceland

A couple of nagdýr

Two gnawing animals - one a seemingly harmless newcomer, the other one technically a settler!

Fullveldisdagurinn

1st of December is Iceland's Sovereignty Day, a significant step towards independence from Denmark.

Dýrin mín stór og smá

How do you say "mammal" in Icelandic?

Refur

The arctic fox is a beautiful, havoc-wreaking creature with many names and a very oddly named colour-changing coat.

Dýralíf

Question: Are there any animals in Iceland that would intentionally harm you?

Menningarnótt

Reykjavík Culture Night is this Saturday! It's a day chock-full of events of varying kind, starting with the Reykjavík marathon and ending on a spectacular fireworks display.

Hinsegin dagar

Pride Week (hinsegin dagar) has started! It's one of the country's largest and most joyful events, bringing together... everyone, in celebration and support of universal human rights.

Verslunarmannahelgin

This weekend is the busiest festival- and traffic weekend in Iceland! There are many festivals to choose from, so plan now and be prepared so you don't get stuck in traffic!

Summerhouses

For someone travelling to/in Iceland, staying in a summer house is a unique experience, not least because it's so what the locals do!

Swimming pool culture

Did you know that there are 121 swimming pools in Iceland? Swimming culture - it's actually a thing.

Hringvegurinn - the ring road

Hringvegurinn, or the ring road, is popular with Icelanders and tourists alike, as it offers breath-taking scenery and guides the traveller to historic places along the way.

Camping under the midnight sun

Camping is quite popular over the summer months, and there is something so wonderful about setting up camp on a night when it doesn't get dark.

Sumarsólstöður

Summer solstice - the longest day of the year. There was a time when Icelandic kids were worked to the bone on farms all over the country over the summer, while poor unsuspecting tourists were also given no rest, literally, as they travelled around on dusty buses.

Iceland's National Day

Iceland's National Day is tomorrow. Do you know why it's on the 17th of June? Click to find out!

Grillpartý

Barbecues are popular in Iceland, and never more so than over the summer months. Click to get all the info you need to start your BBQ summer with confidence!

Góða ferð

It may be summer but driving in Iceland is still risky business, if you forget to follow the official guidance. Click to find out how to stay safe in June (and throughout the year)!

I'll follow the sun

Following the sun around Iceland is standard procedure over the summer months. Read more about this fascination tradition!

Strandveiðar

Coastal fishing season is upon us! The sustainability of Icelandic fish is ensured, at a cost, and the Icelandic fisherman's fantasy is about to start, made perfect by a freshly caught meal as a reward at the end of a long day at sea.

Júrovision

Júrovision starts tomorrow! Systur (actual Sisters) will represent Iceland, singing about hope, freedom and of better days to come.

Dimmisjónir

Secondary school graduations are upon us with their odd, costumed traditions.

Leiðsöguhundadagurinn

Today is "leiðsöguhundadagurinn"! We're using the opportunity given by this fun word to get to the bottom of the structure of really long Icelandic words, plus looking into the history of dogs in Reykjavík. Click to see the connection between these two topics :)

Sumardagurinn fyrsti

Gleðilegt sumar! Today is the first day of summer! Sure, it is still freezing but put on your Sunday-summer-best and take part in the festivities which will take place all over the country on this much-enjoyed public holiday!

Páskar: Easter in Iceland

Easter is here and you are going to need some new Icelandic words to discuss days off, store opening hours, and understand what day you are to appear at your in-laws' for the Easter meal.