My friend recently took his girlfriend to Iceland to propose, and the experience sounded nothing short of magical. It wasn’t just the thrill of the proposal itself, but the isolation and beauty of Iceland that made it unforgettable—from the northern lights dancing across the sky to the incredible Icelandic food capturing the essence of the country. Each picture he sent deepened my own desire to visit, showing rugged landscapes and cozy moments.

But the best picture was the one of the northern lights reflecting off the their faces after she said yes. I’m sure she never expected such a proposal, and I couldn’t be happier that he had the chance to ask in such a breathtaking place.

Now that the mushy part is out of the way, let’s dive more into Iceland.

• The currency of Iceland is the (Icelandic Króna)

• Icelands capital is Reykjavík consisting of roughly 140,000 people.

• Almost 50% of the Icelandic population believe in elves.

• one of Icelands most popular dish is Iceland’s and often-cited as the national dish is Hakarl (fer-mented shark),