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Happy Iceland! Book Launch-INLUS Webinar
Happy Iceland: How Icelandic Strangers Taught a Miserable American the Secret to Lifelong Happiness. In 2016, on the precipice of turning 30, American writer Anne Marie Wells embarked on a quest to travel Iceland. Instead of following an itinerary, renting a car, and staying in hotels, she asked a random Icelandic worker at the Keflavik airport,…
Read MoreTrekking and Hiking in Iceland, Part 2
Hiking in Iceland-INLUS Webinar Now Streaming Note: Unfortunately, there were some technical difficulties and lags in the April 14, 2026, webinar with Gerrit Marks. Gerrit has graciously written down some of his talk to offer clarification and additional information: For a novice trekker, summer is the best time to go (end of June to mid-August).…
Read MoreThe First Lady Next Door Book Release
Iceland’s Former First Lady, Eliza Reid, Releases Her Memoir in the United States on May 5, 2026. The First Lady Next Door, by Eliza Reid, is the memoir of her time as Iceland’s First Lady, while her husband, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson was Iceland’s President from 2016 to 2024. She subtitles the book “A Memoir…
Read MoreHiking in Iceland-INLUS Webinar
Hiking in Iceland-INLUS Webinar on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Have you ever thought about hiking or longer treks in Iceland? How do you prepare? What resources are available? Gerrit Marks Gerrit Marks has made many trips to Iceland, especially the West Fjords. He completed a hike on the Laugarvegur Trail last summer, one of many…
Read MoreMeet Iceland’s Ambassador to the US-INLUS Webinar
In August 2024, Svanhildur Hólm Valsdóttir became the seventeenth Ambassador of Iceland to the United States. Svanhildur Hólm Valsdóttir, Iceland’s Ambassador to the United States She has an extensive background as a senior political advisor to the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and to the Prime Minister, as well as serving as Secretary General…
Read MoreConnect Newsletter Spring 2026 Releases
Spring 2026 Connect Newsletter is Available Now! In a little more than a month, Iceland will celebrate the beginning of summer! Here in North America, we’re still thinking about Spring and with the changing of the seasons, the Icelandic National League of the United States has just posted its spring quarter newsletter, Connect. This issue…
Read MoreBecome a Snorri in 2026! INLUS/INLNA Joint Webinar
Meet Snorri Coordinators from Iceland and 2025 Snorri Alumni at this special webinar Are you curious about the Snorri Program and eager to learn more about what it offers? Here’s your opportunity to connect directly with last year’s Snorri participants and meet the Snorri coordinators from Iceland. Learn from the stories and insights shared by…
Read MoreIcelandic Language Classes Starting Up in January 2026
Learn Icelandic in 2026 If you’ve ever wanted to start learning the Icelandic language or continue along your existing language journey, we encourage you to look at our highly successful, upcoming INLUS Icelandic classes. Here is a link describing each of the four levels of classes we will offer again: https://inlus.org/travel-culture/icelandic-language/language-classes-jan-2026/ The more advanced classes…
Read MoreMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays
As another year comes to a close, the Icelandic National League of the United States sends joyful holiday greetings and heartfelt thanks to our many members, donors and friends. We look forward to seeing you all, in person or online, at an INLUS or member organization event in 2026. Gleðilega hátið! Gleðileg jól!
Read MoreConnect Newsletter Winter 2025 Releases
Winter 2025 Connect is online! This winter the INLUS Connect opens with a look at cycling across Iceland in the summer months. Maybe you hadn’t considered such a challenge. Aaron Kennedy has several Iceland bike trips under his belt, and he offers a unique glimpse into what its like, and how to do it, in…
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