Armchair Iceland

A Puzzle Game-Inspired Travel Adventure Book for Grown-Ups

Non-Fiction - Travel
148 Pages
Reviewed on 10/01/2025
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Reviewed by Angelique Papayannopoulos for Readers' Favorite

Armchair Iceland by Vegout Voyage is an engaging and unique guide to Iceland, created through a series of challenging riddles and trivia. Whether you are a travel enthusiast or a history buff, this guided trip will help you connect with a distinctive destination as you discover breathtaking landscapes, volcanoes, glaciers, Viking history, Icelandic cuisine, and culture. This is not your typical travel guide, with interesting resources and recommendations. It is a virtual journey through ingenious puzzles that will improve your problem-solving abilities and pique your interest through research and reasoning skills. There are trivia questions with numerous hints and clues that will require you to conduct some research, traditional-style crosswords, word-search activities, letter rearranging, riddles, labyrinth paths, hangman, and Sudoku. Pictorial clues and QR codes elevate the read. Are you a hands-on researcher who enjoys learning while having fun? Armchair Iceland is sure to satisfy.

Vegout Voyage’s Armchair Iceland is a great virtual holiday guide to Iceland with thought-provoking questions and puzzles that establish the action for the player. The book focuses on the key cultural, historical, and geographical features of Iceland, engaging the reader through a variety of puzzle games and brain teasers. You may excel at some of the activities and struggle with others, but your curiosity will undoubtedly be sparked to learn more. The author's knowledge and pleasure in producing innovative riddles and fascinating questions are clear throughout; simply keep flipping the pages. The answers to all are provided at the conclusion, but as a puzzle aficionado, you will want to solve them on your own. This is a pleasantly energizing game and problem-solving book for fans of this type of read. Adults will love tackling these puzzles with their children, as will teachers in the classroom.

Asher Syed

Armchair Iceland: A Puzzle Game-Inspired Travel Adventure Book for Grown-Ups by Vegout Voyage presents Iceland as a destination to be discovered through activities that mix destination information with interactive play. The book introduces Icelandic language, folklore, and history before moving through regions such as the Ring Road and Golden Circle, where readers learn about waterfalls, geothermal areas, and national parks using map work, puzzles, and online tools. It incorporates physical prompts, cultural exercises involving cuisine and films, and scientific explanations for natural phenomena like the Northern Lights. Progress is shaped by games that use dice rolls, riddles, navigation tasks, survival scenarios, and myth-based encounters, with outcomes depending on player choices. By combining factual details, problem-solving tasks, and chance-based mechanics, the book creates a simulated journey that mirrors the unpredictability of real travel.

Armchair Iceland by Vegout Voyage is an absolute delight, taking readers on an imaginative trip through Iceland that is supremely enjoyable, surprisingly educational, and wholly entertaining. My wife and I met as a result of the Eyjafjallajökull eruption, and make a point of visiting the island every year...and so this collection of activities, while intended for grown-ups, was also heaps of fun when appropriate to share with our children. From sagas of legendary Vikings to modern-day customs, every section is unique and meticulously detailed. We especially loved the quizzes and even brought out an old bike horn for incorrect answers. It’s not just about learning facts, but about experiencing Iceland’s appeal in an unexpected and enjoyable format. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler, a curious armchair explorer, or simply someone who loves a smart concept, this activity book is an unforgettable companion that left us smiling. Very highly recommended.

Carol Thompson

Armchair Iceland: A Puzzle Game-Inspired Travel Adventure Book for Grown-Ups by Vegout Voyage combines travel adventure and puzzle-solving, giving readers a unique way to explore Iceland's wonders from home. This first edition of the series takes readers on a virtual trip through Iceland’s stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture, all while challenging their minds with clever puzzles. The book is structured as an interactive travel guide, blending trivia, crosswords, and creative activities inspired by Iceland’s natural and cultural treasures. The writing is inviting, making readers feel like they are part of a community of curious, adventurous individuals. The itinerary encompasses iconic destinations such as Thingvellir National Park, Vatnajökull National Park, and the Golden Circle, while also featuring lesser-known gems like Husavik and Asbyrgi.

The physical challenges in the book provide a fresh twist, encouraging readers to step away from their screens and participate in real-world activities inspired by Icelandic themes. Whether it’s a mindfulness exercise with whale sounds or a fly-fishing simulation, these tasks add a hands-on element to the virtual adventure. Vegout Voyage’s passion for storytelling shines through in the thoughtful integration of Icelandic sagas, poetry, and historical anecdotes. The book’s literary excursion, featuring Hannah Kent’s "Burial Rites," invites readers to reflect on Iceland’s past while enjoying a compelling narrative. Armchair Iceland is a creative and engaging travel companion that combines the joy of exploration with the thrill of problem-solving. The author’s innovative approach to virtual travel makes this book a must-read for anyone seeking a unique and enriching way to experience Iceland. It’s a journey that leaves readers inspired, informed, and eager for the next adventure in the series.