True Adventure

05/03/2025

Öskudagur (Ash Wednesday) in Iceland is a fun and lively celebration, especially for children. Instead of focusing on religious traditions, the day has turned into a costume-filled event similar to Halloween. Kids dress up and go from store to store, singing songs in exchange for candy.

An older Icelandic tradition involved öskupokar—small bags filled with ash or stones. Children and pranksters would try to secretly hang these onto the backs of unsuspecting people as a playful trick. While this custom has mostly disappeared, the spirit of fun and mischief lives on in today’s celebrations.

Did you ever get tricked with an öskupoki, or do you remember making one?

04/03/2025

Sprengidagur, or “Bursting Day,” is an Icelandic holiday celebrated on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. It is similar to Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras in other cultures and is traditionally a day of feasting before the fasting period of Lent.

The name Sprengidagur comes from the Icelandic verb sprengja, meaning “to burst,” reflecting the idea of eating so much that one feels ready to burst. The traditional meal of the day is saltkjöt og baunir—salted lamb or pork served with split pea soup. This hearty dish was historically eaten to prepare for the leaner days of Lent.

Though few Icelanders observe Lent today, Sprengidagur remains a beloved tradition, giving people an excuse to indulge in a warm, comforting meal. Do you think you could eat enough to “burst” on Sprengidagur?

03/03/2025

Bolludagur is an Icelandic holiday celebrated on the Monday before Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent. The name translates to “Bun Day,” and the holiday is centered around eating delicious cream-filled buns called bollur. These pastries are typically made from choux or yeast dough and filled with whipped cream, jam, or custard, then topped with chocolate or glaze.

A fun tradition associated with Bolludagur, especially for children, involves making bolludagsvöndur (Bun Day wands). Kids use these decorated wands to playfully “spank” their parents while shouting Bolla! Bolla! Bolla! (Bun! Bun! Bun!). In return, they are rewarded with buns.

While classic fillings like vanilla cream and raspberry jam are popular, some people get creative with caramel, Nutella, or even licorice-flavored cream. What’s your favorite filling for bolla?

27/02/2025

Gliding through the air under our tandem wings is so vibrant, it’s like flying beneath a rainbow! ✨🌈 Huge shoutout to for these stunning wings!

21/02/2025

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Which adventure will you choose next? 👇 Tag a friend and let’s go!

15/02/2025

Soaring above Vík like a True Adventurer! ☁️✨ If you’re heading to Iceland this season, don’t miss our Early Bird Discount on tandem paragliding—because the best views come to those who fly! 🪂🔥

28/11/2024

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08/11/2024

Trufflað tilboð alla helgina, 30% afsláttur af gjafabréfum í svifvængjaflug í Vík. Svo má líka bara bóka beint og nota afsláttarkóðann “1111”
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22/08/2024

POV: Feeling on top of the world as we soar through the skies together! Nothing beats the thrill of paragliding with an amazing view and great company. 🪂 🤗

22/05/2024

We don't typically serve as marriage counselors, but after a couple disagreed over Dolly Parton's "Jolene" while on a road trip to join us for an adventure, soaring above the stunning landscape of Vík and experiencing the thrill of flying together might have given us a new perspective on the matter. Check out Stuck in Iceland's new article! 😄

Experience the thrill of paragliding in Iceland, where the majestic landscapes offer an unparalleled adventure.

15/04/2024

We love this plan! ❤️

10/04/2024

Did you know we sometimes fly over waterfalls? Let’s chase the horizon together and explore the world from new heights!

05/04/2024

Where would you go?

14/03/2024

🐦 Soaring into Summer 2024! Don’t miss the early bird discount for tandem paragliding adventures! Book before May 1st,and let’s fly high together! 🌄 PromoCode: EBIRD24

19/12/2023

Mother Nature ❤️🌋🔥

11/12/2023

TRYLLT tilboð í 2 daga hjá AHA... ekki láta þetta framhjá þér fara!

Gjafabréf í svifvængjaflug hjá True Adventure. Einn fallegasti staður landsins til að fljúga á. Mögnuð spenna, frelsi, skemmtun og ótrúlegt útsýni - Tilvalið fyrir pör eða litla hópa.

08/12/2023

Þetta bros! 🤩 Tandem svifvængjaflug í Vík í Mýrdal. Gjöf sem gleður! 🤗🎄🎁 20% afsláttur af gjafabréfum til jóla: https://www.trueadventure.is/en/gjafabref

Do you want to see this smile on a loved ones face? How about tandem paragliding as a gift? 20% discount on gift cards until Christmas 🎄

23/11/2023

Trufflað tilboð alla helgina. 40% afsláttur af gjafabréfum í svifvængjaflug í Vík. Kaupa hér: https://www.trueadventure.is/is/tilbod
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