Top 5 Itinerary For Iceland
by Iceland has seen millions of visitors over the last few decades. Prior to the turn of the century, there wasn’t much information available about Iceland …
Photo Gallery: The Amazing World of Nature on the Shore
Our world is amazingly diverse. There are billions of us, and we are all different in terms of personality and looks. The same can be …
Circles, Coast Ways, Routes and the Ring Road
I like reading articles about Iceland in other publications, both domestic and international. There are several accounts of passengers’ journeys around the northern island, including …
Iceland Dream Factory With Volcanoes, Glaciers and Government Grants
Iceland has a long history of filmmaking, yet the country’s first feature film wasn’t created until 1949. The first Icelandic motion picture I saw was …
The Village of Skerries, Kelp and Geothermal Energy
A small village called Reykhólar is located in Breiðafjörður on the southern edge of the Westfjords. I went to Reykhólar for the first time in …
Bridging Communities and Culture in The Westfjords
Icelandic road building has advanced significantly in recent decades. Paved roads have taken the place of hazardous dirt roads, although some areas still need improvement. …
Iceland in Today’s World Perspective
I often think that we are so well sheltered from the outside world here in Iceland, and that gives you a feeling of security. I …
Iceland in September 2022
This concludes the post I started in September and kept adding to as the month went on. Even though the month ends with a bang …
Comparison of Iceland With Other Nordic Countries
For their part, Icelanders appreciate putting themselves in the context of other countries, and for my part, I find statistics about Icelanders in relation to …
Keflavik Airport Passengers Statistics
The tourism industry in Iceland appears to be regaining strength following the recent disasters caused by the Covid-19 epidemic. If the August months of these …
Iceland Will Not Be Ruled By Terror
As I sit by the window and contemplate the peaceful Westfjords on a beautiful autumn day, I wonder if the peace and safety of our …
The Magnificent Red Sands of Westfjords
It’s been a long time since we planned to go to the famous Rauðisandur (Red Sands). This summer we gave it a go and we …
Icelandic Autumn’s Amazing Colors and Stillness
I’m a huge admirer of the Icelandic autumn. When they cover mountains in a blanket of white, winters can be breathtakingly magnificent. Then, spring and …
Iceland’s Artificial Intelligence Landscape is Becoming More Real
In recent years, artificial intelligence has advanced significantly. We have uploaded digital photographs on this website that were created using artificial intelligence and our own …
Off the Beaten Track to View Kaldalón Lagoon National Treasure
For decades, I’ve looked across Ísafjarðardjúp Bay towards Snæfjallastönd and Drangajökull on my way to Reykjavik and imagined myself exploring the area one day. Finally, …
A Magnificent Pilgrimage with Breathtaking Westfjords Views
It’s unusual to be driving on a road that ends and you can’t go any further. Unaðsdalur valley, also known as Pleasure Valley in English, …
Hiking and Hopping in Stillness
It is especially healing to walk. And it is even more healing to walk in a magnificent environment at the peak of summer, in calm …
Three Fjords, the Ultimate Sightseeing Spot and Homemade Waffles
The most common route from Isafjordur to Reykjavik is via Isafjordur Bay. Then you have to drive through six fjords, the majority of which are …
Iceland Population: Past, Present and Future
It’s incredible to think that there were only about 43 thousand Icelanders in 1735. Icelanders number around 377 thousand today. Icelanders are expected to have …
A Tale of Two Fantastic Fjords, Tunnels and a Dangerous Mountain Road
It is a characteristic of the Westfjords fjords that the lowlands are rather small. In my opinion, there are two incredibly beautiful fjords in the …
Is Cool Summer the Next Hot Trend?
Summer is now and it’s the best time of the year. There has been an exchange of sunshine and showers, and in between calm and …
Preparing Yourself Mentally for Icelandic Winter
Winter is on its way. It won’t be long before the first puddles freeze and the first snowflakes start to fall. It’s rather certain when …