Iceland blog articles and news announcements

What Is Leif Erikson Day?

Leif Erikson Day isn’t the first holiday that comes to mind when people think of holidays in October.

beach with black sand in Iceland, close to Vík í Mýrdal, south Iceland

Black sand, red sweater—Murder on Iceland’s Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

Waves crash against a shore of black sand. Not a soul is in sight; even the birds are eerily absent.

Iceland sheep roundup “Réttir” is an annual sheep gathering party

Iceland’s sheep are a source of conversation for many reasons. With more than 800,000 roaming the island nation, Iceland has far more sheep than people. In fact, there are over twice as many sheep as there are humans! And, naturally, Icelandic wool is a big part of the country’s economic activity, too. It’s positively woven into the culture and also serves as one of the nation’s biggest exports.

How a pair of wool socks saved a wedding

This story is from a local Chinese guide, and it was too delightful not to share.

New Icewear stores opened: Goðafoss and Westman Islands

These two locations are both situated at major landmarks and serve both tourists and the local population.