This ultimate guide to one of the world’s most beautiful and fascinating island nations is packed with travel tips, cultural and historical facts, and insights from Icelanders into how we can all make our lives a little more Icelandic.
Known as ‘The Land of Fire and Ice’, Iceland is a country of contrasts, from the
enormous glaciers to the
active volcanoes , the summer
midnight sun to the briefest of winter days, the
ancient language to the modern technological innovations. This is a nation with
a rich and diverse culture as unique as its
stunning landscapes.
How to Live Icelandic is the
ultimate insider’s guide to this northerly nation . You may have already tried
skyr for breakfast and listened to Sigur Rós on your daily commute, but how much do you know about the
real Iceland ; the locals’ take on this one-of-a-kind island?
Icelanders Nína Björk Jónsdóttir and Edda Magnus have put together the
highlights of Icelandic music, literature, cultural attitudes, food traditions and
celebrations so the rest of the world can benefit from the special blend of old Norse wisdom with liberal modern attitudes.
This beautiful book is full of
inspiration and
insight into this
progressive and peaceful nation that has freedom, community and equality at its core, revealing why Iceland remains
one of the happiest countries in the world.
From the
How To Live… series of insightful guides to some of the most
intriguing cultures and locations on the planet, other books available include
How To Live Japanese, How To Live Korean and
How to Live North.
Table of Content
Introduction
Chapter 1: Areas of Iceland
Chapter 2: What Makes The Icelanders
Chapter 3: Culture
Chapter 4: At The Table
Chapter 5: Life Outdoors
Chapter 6: Life Inside
Chapter 7: Family Life And Life’s Milestones
Chapter 8: Holidays And Celebrations
About the author
Nína Björk Jónsdóttir is an Icelandic diplomat, as well as former tour guide and journalist. Born and bred in Iceland, Nína Björk has spent a quarter of her life abroad, studying and working in various countries in Europe. She is the author of a children’s book on Icelandic heroines throughout history, Íslandsdætur (Daughters of Iceland), published in 2020. Nína Björk lives in Reykjavík with her two children.
Edda Magnus is an Icelandic British global health expert, working in the area of vaccines. Since first leaving Iceland in 1996, she has spent countless hours explaining the peculiarities of her beloved homeland to curious friends and colleagues from around the world. She lives in Geneva, Switzerland with her husband and two children.
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