Iceland Will Not Be Ruled By Terror
by 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 …
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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 …
Why Is Peace So Hard?
Everyday life is waiting for you in all its glory once you’ve explored our lovely capital and the Westfjords and West Iceland in all its …
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 …
Varmahlíð is the Village in the Sunshine Fjord
Varmahlíð is a great stop if you are driving north on the mountain road Vatnsskarð or coming from the north on the mountain road Öxnadalsheiði. …
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, …
Skagaströnd – Höfðakaupstaður: A Trading Place for Centuries
Skagaströnd has been in my mind for decades as the Icelandic country music venue. Several decades ago, famous outdoor festivals were held over the traders’ …
Sauðárkrókur (Krókurinn): The Prosperous Town in Skagafjörður
Sauðárkrókur is a town on the Skagafjordur’s southwest shore. The town is very beautiful, situated below the Nafir hill along the shore. Sauðárkrókur is a …
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 …
Laugarbakki Village in Miðfjörður
Laugarbakki is a small village near the main road above Miðfjarðará in the land of Reykir. There is geothermal heat and enough hot water for …
Borðeyri Village in Hrútafjörður
Borðeyri in Hrútafjörður is one of the smallest villages in Iceland. In 2018, the population was 16. The village is now part of the Húnaþingi …
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 …
Icelandic Weather: Hoping for the Best or Preparing for the Worst
Today’s focus is on Icelandic weather. Yesterday, the weather in the southern part of the country was extremely bad. Strong winds, cold temperatures, and heavy …
Salmon Fish Farming Investment and Social Responsibility
When new ships arrive in the Westfjords, it is always an exciting time. People were invited to come see the newest ship in the fleet …
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 …
Volcanos, Waterfall of Trolls and Paradise Hollow
Those who drive around Borgarfjordur and pass Bifrost hamlet, either north or south, will no doubt notice a very scenic volcano by the road called …
An Extraordinary Art Exhibition with Arctic Tern Acrobatics
We love going on short day trips. Sometimes we go to photograph the landscape, and other times we go to see fun art exhibitions. We …