This video is about twenty things you need to know before going to Iceland. The country has some differences to other European countries. Some of them might be surprising.
it really depends....America is like 100 different countries...depending where you are in america...it can be so clean nice friendly ..... or dirty rude and horrible. America is huge. as an american who is not big on pride but I am thankful to be here. I feel this is a fair view.
@Joe Cronin Show from your word choice it sounds like you are referring to 'America' as the 2 separate continents of North and South America. Keep in mind that it is common vernacular in the US, Canada, most Western countries, most of Asia, most of Africa....pretty much everyone that is not Latin America, to call someone from the United States as ''American'. It is widely accepted through out the world that 'America' refers to the Unites States, not the 'Single American Continent' model that is only taught in Latin America.
the ice in the soda is like that in at least some places of america, at least that is how it is in Nevada, Oregon, and California. also, I thank you for this, moving to live in Iceland is my goal
Pepole say the Icelandic pepole are nice people. I bleave this is true because I left this message on purpose to see how much or how many of them will show there true colours but I believe they have by not putting any negative comments back. I have no interest in coming to why I sent to claim benefits if I did come it will be a holiday and if I did stay I would work thank you.
He said you are Vikings. Do you still invade because I live on Cape Cod. It’s poorly defended, not all that far, and especially weak when it comes to fending off unmarried invaders. I’ll send maps.
Hey stringbean not really, as an American, I can tell you that our standard of living is relevantly "comfortable" because we rob all the countries in the world, and in exchange of import of real goods (oil, Lumber, manufacturing) we export little green pieces of papers we call "dollars." One day the world will wake up to this theft and the roosters will come home to roost... All them dollars coming back to their home will result in the most depraved standard of living in the world! No American city will survive an inflation or famine.
my husband has lived all around the world, and he says there's nothing as wonderful as the USA. He said every opportunity and dream is here...if you work for it.
Welcome to the thread Einstein. For all you with time to waste on a stupid argument, please refer to the urban dictionary and try loose your blinkers. Many thanks.
terry sadlier I watched a few fantastic historic videos of Iceland. Then read up on it to find out if what they documented was accurate, turned out it was. I live quite close to Iceland, and hubby and I have spoken often about visiting.
+Millie Wharepapa Too cold, HAHAHA! Just becouse it's called Iceland doesn't mean it's covered in Ice all year, I advice you, go to all your friends who said that, and yell in their faces! (Or just kick them in the nut zack...)
Lol nut zac, i know its not cold all the time just from other people i know that have been there. I currently Australia so im guessing this is the reason why they think it would b too cold for them
damn icelandic people are nice we dutch allways pretend to like foreigners and imigrants in front of a camera we say ahh yes we want to help everybody and travel allot ourselves thats why we want the best fror all people :D but at home 95 % are racist and want nothing to do with not utch culture or people that come from outside the west to live here meight sound harsh but yea you would feel welcome in amsterdam but in fact you probably arent welcome at all
An excellent video, well executed, with no irritating music and fast paced. I found it very informative and interesting, as I am going next week. You would make it big in broadcasting in England, as your English and narration are brilliant with the accent adding character.
Wow, this a a great rundown on Icelandic culture. Much better than the advice you find in tourism books (which are often written by tourists). I often wondered about the tipping thing. I know many countries don't do it but in the U.S. It's like coughing in someone's face or running into an elderly without saying "excuse me". We feel squeamish and embarrassed to not leave a tip. I can't help but leave a little something when dining abroad but after watching this, I don't think I'll do it anymore. I don't want to convolute an economy by spreading this American custom. We're not that crazy about it anyway.
No doubt Iceland has regulations requiring waitresses and waiters to earn a living wage. In the USA, wage scale for those workers is a convoluted mess because there is apparently an exception to the Federal minimum wage for restaurant workers. There are only 7 states in the USA which pay them the Federal minimum wage or a bit more. Most of the states in the central USA from Oklahoma and Idaho southward, then east and west through the south are only required to pay $2.13 per hour!! Even Texas, the oil state! States like Pennsylvania and Virginia, including D.C. where all the politicians eat their lunch, pay less than $3 per hour. Those restaurant workers have not had an increase in their minimum for 20 years. Pathetic.
Wow, thanks Einar! This was super helpful. I'm from Los Angeles and I'm visiting Iceland for the first time in two weeks. I'M SO EXCITED! Loved getting these tips from a local. :)
Hey, I'm think about studying icelandic at univesity of iceland. Is there anything I should be worried about? I'm moving from the UK to iceland. Thanks for the video. :)
I like your #3rd, I am in Canada and it is polite and customary to take your shoes off as well. Thank you, I am going to your country middle of June-2016, so looking forward to it, bring my drone as well as my camera gear. Your information takes much fear away coming to your country. Thanks for sharing.
How well or badly are senior citizens treated? Assuming a senior with sufficient financial resources moves to Iceland, can it be a good life for a senior person? What type activities are available for seniors? Would you consider making a video about this subject?
great video - but honestly not all USA homes have dirty floors :) there are many states that have similar weather to Iceland and very common to take shoes off - yes in warmer states like AZ or FL or CA where is warm and dry there is not that much wet dirt so not alway the need to take shoes off :)
Thank you Einar! I learned more about visiting Iceland in 10 minutes from you than hours -of other videos. You have a good style. Perhaps you should put up a web site. Kind of a more realistic version of "I Heart Iceland". The real things visitors will encounter...See you in June!
I've remember having heard number 19 on TV, we were all very surprised in my family (actually I don't remember why do i remember that, it was some years ago!) Very cool video, BTW, man, I'd love to know more things about Iceland!
Dude you're a classic. I love #19 and #20. So how many cousins have you unknowingly dated (#19)? #20 is just hilarious. Now I want to go to Iceland because of #20. LOL. I've watched this video about 3X now fast forwarding to #s 19 and 20. Keep doing what you're doing. Peace All.
HI Einar . Very useful video. would you recommend renting a 4x4 vehicle to do only the Golden Circle route during winter (January), or a normal car would do the job. GRACIas!!
ShutUpSvienn 1. It kinda cold 2. Im from iceland in Reykjavík 3. We are Peacful 4. No jokes about our sweet land 5. If has warm outfits and The right amount of cash he,s going to iceland
Alright all you tourist most of the things this guy is saying are crap 1. Yes it is windy maybe he likes it but nobody else likes it 3.yes take your shoes off but it isn't offensive and American floors are just as clean 4.its either more or enough in the bus 7. Is completely wrong the only thing is school never closes 10.thats just something he probably encountered 15.thats everywhere and it's the same with gum
thank you for your information and guide about your good country Iceland , i am interest to visit your country and i wish to hope fully in future . i want to know do you have fish market and do they sell lobster and crab and how much the price of 1kgs of both . 2nd i want to know can i cook my own food in hotel like motel style ( i mean is there hotel or motel where they have small kitchen i can cook my own food . thank you and your acknowldge for this is haighly apprecated .
Great video, thank you! Ok throwing trash on the street i understand but gum is also horible, ever had some under your shoe? In every western/europe country you have to wear seatbelts but i think in Iceland you have the least chance of getting a fine :) And when i'm in an icelandic restaurant i still give a tip, if the waiter looks annnoyed i just say, now smile or i will give you 100 kronar extra! :P
I love all of your videos! Thank you for this information. Very nice to hear from a local! I will be coming to Iceland in September 2016.... Can't wait!!!
I will maybe move in Iceland and oh my freaking god, I hope I will, I love Iceland and now that I've seen your video I feel exhilarated, thank you!! ^.^ Greetings from Greece, man!!! :)
+The Rubody I have searched about it, it's just taking care better of yourself when the sun isn't out. I'm used to it tho, in Greece we have sometimes not enough sun and believe me or not, I like the atmosphere and psychologically I'm prepared too about it, so with some good mood and some lights near we will be fine and we'll probably get used to it. plus, Icelandic people are pretty friendly too, so I guess this will psych us up even more.
+George Bennett stereotypically it's a depressed country but I heard that icelandic people are more cheerful than some others in other northern countries. maybe they know how to take good care? maybe the depressed ones didn't do the right moves? I have no idea what they do, but I guess they get used to it etc. I like that idea of Iceland and its people tho. :)
But when the temperature is so low -30c there is allmost never wind.. There is alot of windcooling here.. Like the first quote said it is usually windy here.. Usually about 5-20 meters per second.. 11-45 mph sometimes more.. but usually never less.. So it feels alot colder here then the actual degree says it is..
Nice video :D One thing I really don't like about Iceland is the fact I can't buy beer at the supermarket...every time I forget about it and I get so disappointed :D except for that, I pretty much love it
I really want to go to Iceland! I live in Canada and never been anywhere else,but the one place I want to go is Iceland for sure.I wonder if our prices are the same for a lot of things because when you mentioned it can be $2-$3 for bottled water, that is the price of our water here in Halifax too.
Hahaha... In the US, if you get a soda, the glass is almost always pretty much filled up with ice first. You usually get very little soda and a lot of ice. I guess that is how most Americans like it. :-)
we took your advice and enjoyed our stay in Iceland, so much that we will be back next year, you have a beautiful country and wonderful people, I hope it stays that way..
It's actually not good to sniffle up your nose. They have to tell people this every few years. DO NOT suck mucous BACK into your sinuses. Can make colds and allergies WORSE. Also, I find it painful.
My Icelandic friend convinced me to go to Iceland next year with my local close friends and I'd love for recommendations for some good attractions or places to go in Iceland! By the way, the video was very helpful. Thanks!
Thank you for the advices. #18 and #19 are quite funny, and I'm quite surprised that stores don't sell alcohols. Interesting! I don't drink, so I'm fine with that. By the way, you are cute. 😉
Einar master Bro i love the snow know what my B-Day is 24. November when my B-Day is one month to Christmas ohhh yea Uk/Americans our Christmas is 24.December not 25.December
Best video on Iceland yet! Thanks for the heads up! People in the comments getting sand in their vagina over him saying American's floors are dirty... You might scrub your floor everyday (I call bullshit), but a lot of people here don't take their shoes off, and they have dogs in their homes, so yeah their floors are fuckin dirty... dude's got a point. Imagine how annoying it is for Icelandic people to see a bunch of attention whore Americans making videos about your country... "things you need to know before going to Iceland", "5 things you never want to do in Iceland", "10 most shocking things in Iceland" like everyone's an expert after spending 7 days there. Or my favorite Iceland video, a girl from southern california telling you how to pack for Iceland in the winter... you'd think she was climbing Everest with the shit she was telling you to pack.
The signs on the highway say 90, but how fast can you actually drive without being stopped by police? For example, in Ontario when it says 90, that means you can actually "safely" go at 109.
When you say that places take cards, do you mean every major card? (Visa, Master Card and American Express) Is one of them the most widely accepted or all business accept them?
thanks for your video I found it very informative. I would like more info on more affordable rooms for 2 people May 28- June 2. I'm not opposed to staying in a home with a family. My husband and I will be attending seminar !
So basically I am Islander because of all of the mentioned is for me too except drinking(because I do not drink anymore for 5 years now) and because I don't drive a car at all.
Thanks for the tips! this will be my first out of country trip, and we have always kept a tradition of taking your shoes off in our house, not all Americans houses are dirty, but you'd be correct in assuming that a good majority of Americans don't care about the shoes.
In all my 44 years of living in the United States, I had no idea that we kept dirty floors. Or that it was a well-known fact in Iceland that the typical American home has a dirty floor. Wow. I had no idea.
Hello Iceland, I am an online, ESL teacher from the States. I would like to emigrate to Iceland as soon as possible. What would be the most affective way for me to connect with the expat community in Iceland please? If you are an expat please contact me here.
+Einar Sigurdsson You have a incredible country. I am fascinated by your language culture and society. At any rate if you or anyone in Iceland would like my CV, you may email me any time.
Lol..."its not like in America where floors are dirty".
it really depends....America is like 100 different countries...depending where you are in america...it can be so clean nice friendly ..... or dirty rude and horrible. America is huge.
as an american who is not big on pride but I am thankful to be here. I feel this is a fair view.
@Joe Cronin Show
from your word choice it sounds like you are referring to 'America' as the 2 separate continents of North and South America.
Keep in mind that it is common vernacular in the US, Canada, most Western countries, most of Asia, most of Africa....pretty much everyone that is not Latin America, to call someone from the United States as ''American'. It is widely accepted through out the world that 'America' refers to the Unites States, not the 'Single American Continent' model that is only taught in Latin America.
Ikr it's like French people saying Americans are so unhealthy and all you see are people chainsmoking in paris.
the ice in the soda is like that in at least some places of america, at least that is how it is in Nevada, Oregon, and California. also, I thank you for this, moving to live in Iceland is my goal
Iceland Is The Alaska Of Europe, And Portugal Is The Florida Of Europe. Two Of My Favorite Countries
So cute😘 dying to go there
Pepole say the Icelandic pepole are nice people. I bleave this is true because I left this message on purpose to see how much or how many of them will show there true colours but I believe they have by not putting any negative comments back. I have no interest in coming to why I sent to claim benefits if I did come it will be a holiday and if I did stay I would work thank you.
#10 if you ask for ice in your cider you'll also get half a pint of ice :/ English Pub my arse
Are all the men as handsome as you ? Then I´ll be on the next plane .
lol more handsome
Well isnt unique ill tell you that much
He said you are Vikings. Do you still invade because I live on Cape Cod. It’s poorly defended, not all that far, and especially weak when it comes to fending off unmarried invaders. I’ll send maps.
Yes this Viking is very sexy. Agreed
Iceland: So much better than America
Ég samtykker
Hey stringbean not really, as an American, I can tell you that our standard of living is relevantly "comfortable" because we rob all the countries in the world, and in exchange of import of real goods (oil,
Lumber, manufacturing) we export little green pieces of papers we call "dollars." One day the world will wake up to this theft and the roosters will come home to roost... All them dollars coming back to their home will result in the most depraved standard of living in the world! No American city will survive an inflation or famine.
Yea, like the president (:
my husband has lived all around the world, and he says there's nothing as wonderful as the USA. He said every opportunity and dream is here...if you work for it.
Daniel Reyes waaay beter than the U.S
This dude is a legend!
this dude is a legend? how?
i thought Muhammad Ali is a legend. Gandhi is a legend. MJ is a legend. Nelson Mandela is a legend.
Welcome to the thread Einstein. For all you with time to waste on a stupid argument, please refer to the urban dictionary and try loose your blinkers. Many thanks.
i like the way he says that is who we are we are vikings!
yeah vikings are known to get irritated from too much ice in their soda :DD
Yeah but their favourite hisorical Chieftain and lineage was bore from a Celtic Irish Slave.
terry sadlier I watched a few fantastic historic videos of Iceland. Then read up on it to find out if what they documented was accurate, turned out it was. I live quite close to Iceland, and hubby and I have spoken often about visiting.
thanks i cant wait to go to Iceland
+Millie Wharepapa Iceland is great now! The spring has had awesome weather, sunny and 8-11 degrees every day
+Einar Sigurdsson awesome now i know when to go but no1 wants to come with me coz they said its too cold lol
+Millie Wharepapa Too cold, HAHAHA! Just becouse it's called Iceland doesn't mean it's covered in Ice all year, I advice you, go to all your friends who said that, and yell in their faces! (Or just kick them in the nut zack...)
Lol nut zac, i know its not cold all the time just from other people i know that have been there. I currently Australia so im guessing this is the reason why they think it would b too cold for them
damn icelandic people are nice we dutch allways pretend to like foreigners and imigrants in front of a camera we say ahh yes we want to help everybody and travel allot ourselves thats why we want the best fror all people :D but at home 95 % are racist and want nothing to do with not utch culture or people that come from outside the west to live here meight sound harsh but yea you would feel welcome in amsterdam but in fact you probably arent welcome at all
An excellent video, well executed, with no irritating music and fast paced. I found it very informative and interesting, as I am going next week.
You would make it big in broadcasting in England, as your English and narration are brilliant with the accent adding character.
Wow, this a a great rundown on Icelandic culture. Much better than the advice you find in tourism books (which are often written by tourists).
I often wondered about the tipping thing. I know many countries don't do it but in the U.S. It's like coughing in someone's face or running into an elderly without saying "excuse me". We feel squeamish and embarrassed to not leave a tip.
I can't help but leave a little something when dining abroad but after watching this, I don't think I'll do it anymore. I don't want to convolute an economy by spreading this American custom. We're not that crazy about it anyway.
No doubt Iceland has regulations requiring waitresses and waiters to earn a living wage. In the USA, wage scale for those workers is a convoluted mess because there is apparently an exception to the Federal minimum wage for restaurant workers. There are only 7 states in the USA which pay them the Federal minimum wage or a bit more. Most of the states in the central USA from Oklahoma and Idaho southward, then east and west through the south are only required to pay $2.13 per hour!! Even Texas, the oil state! States like Pennsylvania and Virginia, including D.C. where all the politicians eat their lunch, pay less than $3 per hour. Those restaurant workers have not had an increase in their minimum for 20 years. Pathetic.
thanks so much!
The item 20 is very cool, that means if I do some blow it'll be very easy to blend in ;)
+Diego Oliveira This is indeed true !
Wow, thanks Einar! This was super helpful. I'm from Los Angeles and I'm visiting Iceland for the first time in two weeks. I'M SO EXCITED! Loved getting these tips from a local. :)
Heather Ramirez I loved your Iceland vlogs! You seemed to have a great time.
Thank you for watching them! 😊
Hey, I'm think about studying icelandic at univesity of iceland. Is there anything I should be worried about? I'm moving from the UK to iceland. Thanks for the video. :)
I like your #3rd, I am in Canada and it is polite and customary to take your shoes off as well. Thank you, I am going to your country middle of June-2016, so looking forward to it, bring my drone as well as my camera gear. Your information takes much fear away coming to your country. Thanks for sharing.
How well or badly are senior citizens treated? Assuming a senior with sufficient financial resources moves to Iceland, can it be a good life for a senior person? What type activities are available for seniors? Would you consider making a video about this subject?
very well treated in general
all american housefloors are dirty😂😂
great video - but honestly not all USA homes have dirty floors :) there are many states that have similar weather to Iceland and very common to take shoes off - yes in warmer states like AZ or FL or CA where is warm and dry there is not that much wet dirt so not alway the need to take shoes off :)
Thank you Einar! I learned more about visiting Iceland in 10 minutes from you than hours -of other videos. You have a good style. Perhaps you should put up a web site. Kind of a more realistic version of "I Heart Iceland". The real things visitors will encounter...See you in June!
We can't blow our noses in public?!? Haha
I've remember having heard number 19 on TV, we were all very surprised in my family (actually I don't remember why do i remember that, it was some years ago!)
Very cool video, BTW, man, I'd love to know more things about Iceland!
+Juan Redondo No problemo, glad to help
Dude you're a classic. I love #19 and #20. So how many cousins have you unknowingly dated (#19)? #20 is just hilarious. Now I want to go to Iceland because of #20. LOL. I've watched this video about 3X now fast forwarding to #s 19 and 20. Keep doing what you're doing. Peace All.
HI Einar . Very useful video. would you recommend renting a 4x4 vehicle to do only the Golden Circle route during winter (January), or a normal car would do the job. GRACIas!!
ShutUpSvienn 1. It kinda cold 2. Im from iceland in Reykjavík 3. We are Peacful 4. No jokes about our sweet land
5. If has warm outfits and The right amount of cash he,s going to iceland
Alright all you tourist most of the things this guy is saying are crap
1. Yes it is windy maybe he likes it but nobody else likes it
3.yes take your shoes off but it isn't offensive and American floors are just as clean
4.its either more or enough in the bus
7. Is completely wrong the only thing is school never closes
10.thats just something he probably encountered
15.thats everywhere and it's the same with gum
I was curious if you could tell me if tipping guides in excursions is expected? Headed there on December and want to be sure I'm prepared. Thank you!
Very enlightening. Informations like these go a long way in putting things right. you are doing a great job sidsson. thanks for that useful piece
thank you for your information and guide about your good country Iceland , i am interest to visit your country and i wish to hope fully in future . i want to know do you have fish market and do they sell lobster and crab and
how much the price of 1kgs of both . 2nd i want to know can i cook my own food in hotel like motel style ( i mean is there hotel or motel where they have small kitchen i can cook my own food . thank you and your acknowldge for this is haighly apprecated .
Thank you for posting this video!
I'm really thinking about moving to Iceland next year.
thank you my friend! I hope to be in Iceland someday soon
Great video, thank you!
Ok throwing trash on the street i understand but gum is also horible, ever had some under your shoe?
In every western/europe country you have to wear seatbelts but i think in Iceland you have the least chance of getting a fine :)
And when i'm in an icelandic restaurant i still give a tip, if the waiter looks annnoyed i just say, now smile or i will give you 100 kronar extra! :P
+Kapski NL Plenty of gum on the street but usually they are stuck to the street
He deserves an epic icelandic clap! Cant wait to visit iceland next month! 🙌🏽
Lovely accent!!
*OMG so handsome*
I love all of your videos! Thank you for this information. Very nice to hear from a local! I will be coming to Iceland in September 2016.... Can't wait!!!
"It's not like in America where the floor of the house is dirty" lmao he's got us pegged XD
I will maybe move in Iceland and oh my freaking god, I hope I will, I love Iceland and now that I've seen your video I feel exhilarated, thank you!! ^.^
Greetings from Greece, man!!! :)
It will be exciting for a year then after that you will be depressed
Despite Iceland being the 3rd happiest country in the world?
+The Rubody I have searched about it, it's just taking care better of yourself when the sun isn't out. I'm used to it tho, in Greece we have sometimes not enough sun and believe me or not, I like the atmosphere and psychologically I'm prepared too about it, so with some good mood and some lights near we will be fine and we'll probably get used to it. plus, Icelandic people are pretty friendly too, so I guess this will psych us up even more.
+George Bennett stereotypically it's a depressed country but I heard that icelandic people are more cheerful than some others in other northern countries. maybe they know how to take good care? maybe the depressed ones didn't do the right moves? I have no idea what they do, but I guess they get used to it etc. I like that idea of Iceland and its people tho. :)
i dont plan to go to iceland , but it was good video anyway
Lol.... Thanks!!!
you should be a touristguide.
Congratulations for your national soccer team! 👏👏👏
I love your accent will u marry me xx
Same alcohol rules as Australia.
Americans take their shoes off as well. You need to travel. don't listen to gossip. It's not intelligent.
L Crom we Americans have door mats wipe your feet you don't want to get listeria
Thank you. am going in 4 weeks!
dreaming for iceland :D
iceland is not as could as they make it seem.
It certainly isn't. It's colder where I am in Canada. They only fall to -30c, where I am -45c.
But when the temperature is so low -30c there is allmost never wind.. There is alot of windcooling here.. Like the first quote said it is usually windy here.. Usually about 5-20 meters per second.. 11-45 mph sometimes more.. but usually never less.. So it feels alot colder here then the actual degree says it is..
I want to go to Iceland!
IAM FROM ICELAND I LIVE IN ICELAND
Nice video :D
One thing I really don't like about Iceland is the fact I can't buy beer at the supermarket...every time I forget about it and I get so disappointed :D except for that, I pretty much love it
Planning to go there, it's very useful
+Amy Saim Thanks, it is indeed
Einar ,
I'm in syria ..
Help me to go to iceland ..
It's my choice , and i want to live and make my future there ..
Help me , if you can please ..
# 19! lol
I love how Icelanders roll their r's - it's so hot.
Magdalena Kuhn You are *so hot*
@Millie Wharepapa then come to Akureyri. Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland but Akureyri show's better how things are.
tab water lol
you have a nice watch in the background ...
your accent is so cool!
The last one was weird;)
I really want to go to Iceland! I live in Canada and never been anywhere else,but the one place I want to go is Iceland for sure.I wonder if our prices are the same for a lot of things because when you mentioned it can be $2-$3 for bottled water, that is the price of our water here in Halifax too.
Hahaha... In the US, if you get a soda, the glass is almost always pretty much filled up with ice first. You usually get very little soda and a lot of ice. I guess that is how most Americans like it. :-)
Hey I wanted to ask what good careers are there like good paying jobs
+Julio Herrera Lawyers, bankers and investment people earn the most in Iceland
+Einar Sigurdsson Thank you
Thanks for the information. It's very helpful. We're visiting there next month and a lot of this is good to know..
Thank you for these tips!!! Love from NYC- see you in October!!
thanks for the tip..ill be going there on october..all by myself...its my first time and excited...from canada here
Just got back from my first Iceland trip
I can’t wait to go back
Wonderful country and people
we took your advice and enjoyed our stay in Iceland, so much that we will be back next year, you have a beautiful country and wonderful people, I hope it stays that way..
It's actually not good to sniffle up your nose. They have to tell people this every few years. DO NOT suck mucous BACK into your sinuses. Can make colds and allergies WORSE. Also, I find it painful.
My Icelandic friend convinced me to go to Iceland next year with my local close friends and I'd love for recommendations for some good attractions or places to go in Iceland! By the way, the video was very helpful. Thanks!
They Do That IN Finland TOO WHEN You Go To A RESTAURANT don't tip the waiter
Thank you for the advices. #18 and #19 are quite funny, and I'm quite surprised that stores don't sell alcohols. Interesting! I don't drink, so I'm fine with that. By the way, you are cute. 😉
Einar master Bro i love the snow know what my B-Day is 24. November when my B-Day is one month to Christmas ohhh yea
Uk/Americans our Christmas is 24.December not 25.December
Best video on Iceland yet! Thanks for the heads up!
People in the comments getting sand in their vagina over him saying American's floors are dirty... You might scrub your floor everyday (I call bullshit), but a lot of people here don't take their shoes off, and they have dogs in their homes, so yeah their floors are fuckin dirty... dude's got a point.
Imagine how annoying it is for Icelandic people to see a bunch of attention whore Americans making videos about your country... "things you need to know before going to Iceland", "5 things you never want to do in Iceland", "10 most shocking things in Iceland" like everyone's an expert after spending 7 days there. Or my favorite Iceland video, a girl from southern california telling you how to pack for Iceland in the winter... you'd think she was climbing Everest with the shit she was telling you to pack.
thank you for making this video! I can't wait to visit that wonderful place! An huge from Portugal !
Here IN America We Have Door Mats So You Go IN SOMEONES HOUSE WIPE Your feet
If you have Europe passport can you go to Iceland without applying visa
thanx for the tips!! looking forward to exploring your country cheri from the states
I'm thinking about going to Iceland next year for my Erasmus, but I'm a bit scared about the cost of living there, I'm from France :/
The signs on the highway say 90, but how fast can you actually drive without being stopped by police? For example, in Ontario when it says 90, that means you can actually "safely" go at 109.
Iceland sounds very similar to Australia. just opposite temperatures.
thank you, bro. that was pretty informative!
Im learning the history of this region right now :)
When you say that places take cards, do you mean every major card? (Visa, Master Card and American Express) Is one of them the most widely accepted or all business accept them?
thanks for advice friend. by the way Americans floor s are clean here lol
Hi, how are you doing? Thank you for this video! It´s very useful. How long have you been living in Iceland?
Just got back from Iceland and I love your country! Your tips are great! :)
great information, my wife and I will be there in April, cant wait to visit.
thanks for your video I found it very informative. I would like more info on more affordable rooms for 2 people May 28- June 2. I'm not opposed to staying in a home with a family. My husband and I will be attending seminar !
same thing like in Finland with the taking off the shoes and everyone speaks damn good English. their public transport is very very efficient.
So basically I am Islander because of all of the mentioned is for me too except drinking(because I do not drink anymore for 5 years now) and because I don't drive a car at all.
I'm just going because I like the movie Walter Mitty.
Hi Einar ! You look much darker than other icelanders . Is your family from Spain , Greece or Morocco ?
Manner on the table are not very good however people are very kind and warm. Also, they never arrive on time
Icelandic liquor laws are like those in Canada. Also, when I was in Iceland, I never saw any garbage cans or dumpsters.
I didn't notice any forests in Iceland and was wondering how people heated before geothermal technology
Some places in America don't have liquor store open on Sundays. Yes, they are closed all day long on Sundays
Thanks for the tips! this will be my first out of country trip, and we have always kept a tradition of taking your shoes off in our house, not all Americans houses are dirty, but you'd be correct in assuming that a good majority of Americans don't care about the shoes.
In all my 44 years of living in the United States, I had no idea that we kept dirty floors. Or that it was a well-known fact in Iceland that the typical American home has a dirty floor. Wow. I had no idea.
I saw on CNN that when a beautiful Icelandic girl walks into a bar or restaurant people will do the Viking clap. True?
They don't want underage kids to drink alcohol, so it is only sold in bars and restaurants.
Basically the icelandic theme is it will worl itself out. Basically hakkuna matada.
Hello Iceland,
I am an online, ESL teacher from the States. I would like to emigrate to Iceland as soon as possible. What would be the most affective way for me to connect with the expat community in Iceland please? If you are an expat please contact me here.
+Aaron Richmond Hello Aaron, I am not sure
+Einar Sigurdsson Why do you want to move to Iceland? There are plenty of tourists from United States here.
+Einar Sigurdsson You have a incredible country. I am fascinated by your language culture and society. At any rate if you or anyone in Iceland would like my CV, you may email me any time.
I live in iceland, when it is winter it is snow and when it is summer its cold.