Jenna

Originally from New York City, Jenna Gottlieb made her first trip to Iceland in 2007, promptly fell in love with the island and relocated in 2012. She lives with her Icelandic husband in rural West Iceland.

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Posts by Jenna

6 Best Icelandic Islands: Your Complete Guide

Iceland, island country located in the Northern Atlantic, is known affectionally as the Land of Fire and Ice. But did you know that this volcanic and rugged nation isn’t made of only one large..

Blogs, Iceland, A little something about, Our Favourite, Destinations, Guides, Things to Do

Top 10 Experiences to Have in Iceland

Planning a trip to Iceland but feeling a little overwhelmed by the number of choices? Here is a handy list of the best and most unique experiences to have in Iceland, as chosen by our local travel s..

Blogs, Iceland, In Brief, Things to Do

Beyond the Wall: 5 Game of Thrones Sites to See in Iceland

The eighth and final season of Game of Thrones hits our screens in April 2019, and we are beyond excited to see how things work out. Are you a super fan? Below is a handy list of some sites tha..

Blogs, TV and Movies, Things to Do

10 Ways to Enjoy the Snow in Iceland

During the winter in Iceland snow makes the country a pretty special place. The country is dressed up in its white winter coat, with pillowy snow falling on the rugged, volcanic landscape. It brings..

Blogs, Iceland, Northern Lights, Guides, Things to Do

Scotland Outlander Sites: Tips from a Local Expert

If you love a captivating story like Outlander, then you’re in good company at Nordic Visitor. In fact, you’ll find many fellow Outlander fans among our Scotland travel experts. The se..

Blogs, Our People, Scotland, TV and Movies

Considering a Honeymoon in Iceland?

Iceland is arguably the most romantic destination in Europe. Okay, we‘re biased, but hear us out. It‘s a remote island with wondrous waterfalls, heavenly hot springs, secluded villages,..

Blogs, General, Iceland, Romance

In Focus: 7 Things to Do in Lavish Lapland

Enjoying the summer weather in your neck of the woods? While the Summer Solstice is just behind us, and the Nordics are enjoying long sun-filled days, some of us at Nordic Visitor are pining for sno..

Lapland, Sweden, In Focus, Finland, Things to Do

What To Do In Iceland's Westfjords

The Westfjords, Iceland’s jewel of the north-west, are simply beautiful. This western peninsula makes up one of the most remote and sparsely populated regions of Iceland. Some of the most st..

Blogs, Iceland, In Focus, Destinations, Guides, Things to Do

Wondering What to See in West Iceland?

Hot springs, rivers, quiet fishing towns, and a glacier accessible by foot await you in west Iceland. Reykjavík’s urban sprawl gives way to sheep grazing at the edge of huge craters, wi..

Iceland, A little something about, In Focus, Road Trips, Things to Do

Iceland In Focus: The Remote and Hauntingly Beautiful Highlands

Iceland’s uninhabited interior is home to the island’s largest glaciers (Vatnajökull, Langjökull, and Hofskjökull) and is full of dramatic and wild scenery, cut by endless..

Iceland, In Focus

In Focus: 6 Must-Sees in East Iceland

The east is often looked at as the region of the island people can miss, but if you have the time, you should explore what is possibly the most pristine, untouched nature in Iceland. Below are..

Iceland, In Focus

My Snæfellsnes: West is Best

The Snæfellsnes peninsula in West Iceland is home to roaring waterfalls, sweeping black sand beaches, and the towering Snæfellsjökull glacier. The glacier covers a dormant volcano t..

General, Iceland

My Lofoten: Charming Villages & Dramatic Landscapes

The Lofoten Islands are an Arctic archipelago in Northern Norway. Venture here for breathtaking natural beauty, unique light conditions, and idyllic villages with rustic fishermen's huts. With a..

Scandinavia, Norway, My Destination

Photo of the Month: South Iceland Winter Adventure

Winter is a special time in South Iceland. While many travellers come for the chance to see northern lights flickering in the sky, the light across the land can be just as beautiful. Think abou..

General, Iceland, Nordic Photo of the Month

Lapland Husky Adventure: Photo of the Month

Lapland is a dream destination for many travel enthusiasts. A region of pure wonder and adventure, the stark white winters provide the ideal backdrop for dog-sledding, as well as snowmobiling a..

General, Lapland, Nordic Photo of the Month

My Lapland: Chasing Northern Lights

Hunting the northern lights is a sport that just about every winter traveller can get behind. Watching these majestic lights dance and flicker in the sky is on the bucket lists of thousands, and the..

Northern Lights, Scandinavia, Lapland, My Destination

Jökulsárlón: Sailing Among the Icebergs

Depending on the time of year, it may be challenging to find actual ice in Iceland. Photos of floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón remind people that despite the rolling lava f..

Iceland, A little something about, We Tried It

Like Sheep and Tradition? Join Iceland’s Annual Réttir

Every September, Icelandic farmers embark on the annual tradition of scaling mountains to collect their sheep before Iceland's long and dark winter sets in. The sheep roundup, called r&eacu..

Iceland, In Focus

Photo of the Month: Icelandic Honeymoon

When Ekaterina Kozhevnikova and her husband visited Iceland this summer, they were treating themselves to a very belated honeymoon and captured a photo that melted the Nordic Visitor team's hear..

General