The Icelandic sweater is as much a part of popular fashion in Iceland as jeans and running shoes. Known as lopapeysa, from the Icelandic words lopi for wool and peysa for sweater, the yarn of this iconic garment dates back to the earliest days of settlement in Iceland when pioneers came from Norway and brought sheep with them. The sweater...
“There’s no such thing as bad weather,” the saying goes; “just bad dressing.” This Norwegian maxim is a popular one. It rings true, too, as traditional Norwegian sweaters grow more popular as extreme weather becomes more intense around the globe. These traditional Nordic designs are famously dressy, too. This hidden gem is suited to keep you feeling warm and looking...
Contents: Best Hikes in Iceland Day Hikes in Iceland Iceland Hiking Trails Further from the City Most Adventurous Hiking in Iceland – Far from the City The Laugavegur Trail The Best Campsites in Iceland Iceland Camping Card Wild Camping Terrain, Wildlife and Weather Conditions in Iceland Avoid Trouble: Planning for Icelandic Weather Clothing for Hiking in Iceland Key findings about...
If you're planning a visit to Iceland, you might expect perpetual snow and ice spread across a beautiful but intimidating tundra. How do you pack for Iceland's weather? What conditions should you expect? Introduction What Clothes to Pack for a Trip in Iceland Packing for Iceland Based on Your Plans What to Wear in Iceland During the Winter Shoes to...
We’ve all done it, you wash that favourite sweater and oh no, it’s shrunk! You mourn its loss and move on, remonstrating yourself for neglecting to read the care label. Then again even if you had examined it, do you really know what all those funny symbols mean? Well, today we’re going to turn you into a clothing-washing pro, even...
Summer outfits, for some a nail-biting prospect, for others a reason to get up in the morning! Whether you see the approaching season as a reason to rejoice or a cause to get back to that diet, your choice of summer outfit is going to be affected by one thing – what your summer plans are. And for those of...
Icelanders often joke that ‘if you don’t like the weather, wait a minute, it’ll change’, and with weather like that you can imagine packing for a visit can be complicated in any season. That being said, there are certain things you should definitely pack, and you might notice a common trend amongst them – layers! Layers are your best friend...
Have you ever wondered about travelling to Iceland, or perhaps visiting again? Have you ever thought about what you might encounter travelling to Iceland? Upon closer scrutiny, the island of Iceland, its climate, people, and history might surprise you Iceland population and language Its location is in the northern Atlantic Ocean on the mid-Atlantic Ridge, south of the Arctic Circle...
Best Clothes for Summer: Clothes That Keep You Cool in Hot Weather Hot weather is the perfect time to soak up the vitamin D, enjoy the outdoors, and embrace the warmer days. It can be a challenge to pick the best clothes for summer and to know exactly which materials and clothes keep you cool in hot weather however. Many...
This innovation from the outdoor apparel company Icewear makes wool production more sustainable, gives back to farmers, and keeps people comfortable in changing environments Reykjavík, Iceland: Icewear announced a new outdoor line that the company’s CEO believes will set new standards for the industry. Aðalsteinn Pálsson was quoted saying, “This innovation will drive the wool industry into the future.” Specifically...
