by Iceland Unwrapped by Helgastina | Jul 28, 2026 | Blogs
While Iceland has gained international recognition for its dramatic waterfalls, otherworldly landscapes, and its views of the Northern lights, many visitors are discovering that the country’s true appeal can be found while slowing down and connecting with the... 
by Iceland Unwrapped by Helgastina | Sep 30, 2025 | Blogs
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Iceland Unwrapped, my Iceland travel planning agency – and I thought it would be worth taking a moment to share about the past decade of experiences, challenges, connections and wonderful clients.. The idea came to me... 
by Iceland Unwrapped by Helgastina | Mar 24, 2025 | Blogs
In my journey to understand how personal travel planning fits into Iceland’s future tourism strategies, I have attended discussion groups and conferences on the future of tourism in Iceland. In the past months I have been a part of the very interesting Ratsjá... 
by Iceland Unwrapped by Helgastina | Oct 23, 2023 | Blogs
Women and non-binary persons in Iceland are going on a strike today, October 24th. The history of women’s rights in Iceland In 1975 on the same day, women in Iceland went on strike to fight discrimination and gender based inequality. The importance of showing... 
by Iceland Unwrapped by Helgastina | Sep 28, 2023 | Blogs
When I was growing up in Iceland, I was surrounded by powerful Icelandic women. My mother came from the “West fjords” in northwest Iceland where life was harsh, nature was brutal, and women often had to lead the fight for their families survival. The powerful women in...
