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In Iceland, add to the winter scene the Northern Lights casting that unforgettable backdrop behind snow-filled scenes. Reykjavik, in particular, is covered in lights. It’s truly a sight to behold. How do you get the most of this magic? By dressing right for wherever it is you’re going. You’re probably reading this because you´re thinking about traveling to Iceland in...

Packing for Iceland weather depends, of course, on the season. And even then, you’ll hear Icelanders joke that, “if you don’t like the weather, wait a minute,” since the conditions are notoriously fickle. That said, there are certain things you would be remiss not to pack. You’ll notice a trend among these items, too—they come in layers. The term “layer”...

The Northwest Passage—and the many expeditions to travel it—have been an ongoing example of the conflict between man and nature. The romance of conquering the north centers around courage and wherewithal, which multiple adventurers have taken with them as they trek north. Although you might not be venturing quite that far north any time soon, Icewear has our new Arctic...

Iceland’s sheep are a source of conversation for many reasons. With more than 800,000 roaming the island nation, Iceland has far more sheep than people. In fact, there are over twice as many sheep as there are humans! And, naturally, Icelandic wool is a big part of the country’s economic activity, too. It’s positively woven into the culture and also...

How do Icelandic people dress themselves and what´s the Icelandic summer like? If you´re curious to know or if you’re headed to Reykjavik for a visit during the Iceland summer this year, just read through this article to prepare yourself for the best Icelandic style, sunshine, and moderate summer weather. That said, there is no “one season fits all” attire...

It’s a design that everyone recognizes, even when they don’t know what it’s called. It’s the lopapeysa jersey knit design. Knitting with lopi yarn is a deeply ingrained part of Icelandic culture. Icelandic knitter tutorials and jumper knitting kits are as much a reflection of global consumer curiosity as they are a reflection of Icelanders’ pride in creating these tutorials...