This cultural travel guide to Iceland is for travellers who want to experience Iceland beyond the top sights and gain a deeper understanding of its people, traditions and way of life.

Go beyond sightseeing to discover what makes Iceland truly Icelandic - its people, traditions, nature, history and way of life. This is a guide not to where to go, but to why Iceland is the way it is.

Inside you'll discover:

• Icelandic culture, customs and everyday life
• Norse heritage, folklore and the traditions that shaped Iceland
• Icelandic food, local ingredients and culinary heritage
• Volcanoes, glaciers and the deep connection between people and nature
• Icelandic history and the events that shaped modern Iceland
• Literature, music and the country's rich storytelling tradition
• Festivals, local customs and contemporary Icelandic life
• The people, values and resilient spirit that define Iceland today

Illustrated throughout with striking black-and-white photography, Iceland: Traditions, Food and Everyday Life is an inspiring companion for anyone who wants to discover the real Iceland.