The Plain Unknown Hills
by In Iceland, some places are more well-known than others and are instantly recognizable in the picture. Then there are other places that are plainer and …
Unpredictable Winter Road Conditions
When a major increase began in the arrival of tourists a few years ago, there were also a large number of those who came to …
The Royal Sunset
The sun sets beautifully in downtown Reykjavik behind the statue of the Danish King who brought the first constitution to Iceland. The golden light of …
The Day The Wind Stopped Blowing
In the western part of the country there are places that are very windy. In these places, it can be dangerous to be on the …
The Valley With Three Peaks
Everyone has a valley they find the most beautiful of all. The green valleys, the steep valleys, the wide valleys or sand valleys. My favorite …
Afternoon Winter Sunset
It is the time of year when the sun spends fewer minutes on us than the day before. This is also the time when the …
Birds Watching Landscape
On this bright and beautiful autumn day we were not the only ones enjoying the scenic landscape from the harbour. At first we did not …
Moonshine and Moonlight Moment
You can never know what the moonshine and moonlight will be like in the Westfjords. Sometimes the sky is clear and the moon illuminates the …
The Pond Past And Present
Reykjavik has changed a lot in recent years and decades. It can be said that it has changed from being rather relaxed city with a …
Days Of Endless Winter Beauty
Recent days have been unique in the Westfjords. Every other day more beautiful and the twilight is magical. One of the characteristics of Isafjordur town …
The Financial Crisis Of 2008 In Retrospect
Icelanders suffered financial crisis in 2008, like many other nations at that time. There were difficult times that followed and many things were revealed about …
The Much Wanted Old Manuscripts
Once upon a time, actually in the eighteenth century, was a guy that collected manuscripts in Iceland. Among other things he collected 700 manuscripts that …
Making The Impossible Possible Eighty Years Ago
We stumbled recently upon a fascinating photo of a lighthouse on a 40 meter high rock in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. And we …
The Perfect Christmas
Everyone loves Christmas, at least I think so. There is just something good and innocent about Christmas or maybe it is the child in me …
Unique Language Needs Protection
Today is the day of the Icelandic language and is held annually on the birthday of one of the most beloved poets in Iceland. The …
Sunset At Sixteen Thirty Three
The days are getting shorter. There are still 24 hours in a day but the daylight hours are fewer. That day the sunset was at …
Black Sands and Airplane Wreck
The black sands on the south shores of Iceland is a magnet that attracts many tourists all year round. There are a few years since …
Climate Change For The People Or By The People
Climate change is on people’s minds and there is a reason for it. The world is heading for a difficult future if not acted upon …
Jökulsárlón Is The Famous Glacier Lagoon
A glacial lagoon known as Jökulsárlón can be found in the southeast corner of Iceland, close to the border of Vatnajokull National Park. The lagoon …
Selective Weather Memory
The winter is slowly taking over and soon we will see what the winter king will offer us. Will it be soft winter like the …