by Iceland Unwrapped by Helgastina | Jun 30, 2026 | Blogs
Why personal travel planning? Why have I been doing personalized Iceland travel planning for the past 10 years? And why should I do it for you? The feeling of offering the extra experience, feeling and “wow” to my clients on their trips to Iceland is an...
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
Iceland is known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich folklore, and resilient people. But if there’s one thing that truly defines Icelanders’, it’s our humor—dry, dark, and often laced with absurdity. In a land where volcanic eruptions, harsh winters, and economic...
by Iceland Unwrapped by Helgastina | Mar 8, 2025 | Blogs
International women´s day Today is the 8th of March, International Women’s Day When I was growing up in the 80’s and until 1996 Iceland had the first woman president in the world, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir. Vigdis was – and remains – the role model of my...
by Iceland Unwrapped by Helgastina | Sep 12, 2024 | Blogs
When I was swimming in one of Reykjavik’s geothermal pools this morning I noticed old friends arriving. Too early of course as usual, but they arrived nonetheless. The autumn leaves. The moon. And Northern Lights. Iceland’s beauty transforms itself during...