All Things Iceland

I have some really exciting news to share with you today! If you’ve been following All Things Iceland for a while, you know how much I love helping people plan their trips to Iceland. Whether that’s through my podcast, YouTube videos, blog posts, or answering your questions on social media, it’s something I’m genuinely passionate about. But I’ve also wanted to create a space where we could take that interaction a step further. A place where you could ask me questions directly, get help with y

Apparently, we are maxxing everything these days. There’s sleep-maxxing, looks-maxxing, money-maxxing… so naturally, I’ve decided we need to talk about Iceland-maxxing. And yes, I know that sounds ridiculous, but stick with me because there’s actually a useful idea behind this. What Does Iceland-Maxxing Actually Mean? If you’re traveling to Iceland, you’re probably spending a significant amount of money to get here. You might be using a week or two of precious vacation time. Maybe this is a tr

If you are planning a trip to Iceland in summer 2027, this is your sign to start now. Yesterday would have been better, but today is the option we have. That does not mean you should panic and book the first hotel, rental car or tour you find. In fact, booking without first understanding your route can create a completely different problem. The goal is to start planning early enough to keep your choices while making each decision in the right order. I talk with Iceland travelers almost every d

One of the questions people often have about living in Iceland is how the healthcare system actually works, especially when it comes to having a baby. As an American who has lived in Iceland for 10 years, I was very aware when I became pregnant for the first time in 2025 that having a baby in the United States can potentially cost thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars depending on your health insurance. My experience with maternity care in Iceland was very different. https://youtu.be/

2026 marks 10 years since I moved to Iceland, which is honestly a little hard for me to believe. I can still remember stepping off the plane, starting work, and feeling like my brain was being bombarded with things that seemed foreign or strange. Even hearing Icelandic names like Ása, Björn, and Arnbjörn took some getting used to. https://youtu.be/AKL2qYEzEkU Fast-forward a decade and so many of those things don’t even register as unusual anymore. They’re just…life. Living in another country

Planning to rent a car in Iceland? Learn how Iceland’s new road tax works, why it was introduced, how it affects tourists, and how you can save money on your rental. I’ll also explain why not all rental car companies charge the fee the same way and share my recommendations after living in Iceland for the past 10 years. One of the biggest reasons I recommend renting a car in Iceland is the freedom it gives you. Some of my favorite memories have come from pulling over at an unexpected waterfall,