Akureyri Is One Of Iceland’s Most Exciting Winter Destinations
by Akureyri is a great place in summer as well as winter. It is easy to spend a few days strolling around the town or exploring …
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Iceland Photo Gallery: Three Seasons of Thingvellir And The Lake Thingvallavatn
Thingvellir and the lake Thingvallavatn are natural and historical gems of Iceland. Almannagjá is a significant geological feature in Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park. A wide …
Iceland Weather Unpredictability Is Actually Normal
The Icelandic climate is unreliable. In one day you get all kinds of weather. This is especially common in winter but also in summer. The …
Iceland Photo Gallery: Dynjandi Waterfall In The Westfjords
In Arnarfjordur in the Westfjords there are waterfalls that are usually called Fjallfossar Waterfalls, although each has its own name. Dynjandi is the name of …
Iceland Westfjords: Pink Skies, Shadows and Sunshine
This has been an incredible day after an amazing week. The week started with heavy snowfall and strong winds, then it started to cool down …
Iceland Westfjords Isafjordur Afternoon After The Blizzard
There has been a lot of snow in Ísafjörður in recent days. Therefore, it was absolutely wonderful to have a bright day with accompanying calm. …
Iceland Capital Is A City Of Constant Changes
Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland and deserves well as such, as all other municipalities and towns are much smaller than Reykjavík. Reykjavík is a …
Icelandic Water Is Clean, Fresh, Free And Plentiful
The water in Iceland is special. No matter where I have been in many parts of the world, I have never found water that is …
February Weather In Iceland Is Like Ying and Yang
In recent years, the weather in Iceland in February has been like ying and yang. Either there is little snow and calm weather or historically …
Surviving Winter Together
Last night, a strong gale has blown over the western part of Iceland. The sea level has been high and water has flooded many parts …
Westfjords Of Iceland – The Unique Pearl At The Edge Of Europe
The Westfjords of Iceland are a unique area. If you have been to Iceland without visiting the Westfjords, you have a lot to look forward …
The Internationally Awarded Top Travel Destination Of 2022
2022 will be the year of the Westfjords of Iceland and there are a few reasons for it. The Westfjords was recently named Lonely Planet’s …
A Different Christmas In The Westfjords
The winter came early this year, but then it became one of those bizarre winters. As I sit here and watch the completely still fjord …
Wrapping Up Seven Days In The South
It was time to head back south. It has been more than ten years since we last traveled in the South and the South-East. Many …
The Beautiful Island In The Shadow Of Volcanic Activity
The eruption in Westmann Islands in 1973 was a major event. Hundreds of buildings disappeared under lava or volcanic dust and sand. It shaped the …
Let’s Talk About The Weather
The most common topic of discussion among Icelanders is the weather, except when we are doing well in football. We are not doing well in …
Fish Farming In The Westfjords
Those who visit the Westfjords can not avoid seeing traces of fish farming in the fjords. Aquaculture has also been one of the hottest topics …
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach Revisited
Reynisfjara black sand beach is a popular destination in South Iceland. It is one of those places that is easy to understand why is so …
Skaftafell Is Perhaps The Most Magnificent Place In Iceland
There is one place in Iceland that is more magnificent than other places and that is Skaftafell, which is part of Vatnajökull National Park. Surrounded …
Enjoying Amazing Mountain Views and Wildlife At Hornafjörður
Hornafjörður is a village surrounded by the Vatnajökull area on one side and the open sea on the other. The village itself is flat with …