The 5 Most Charming Villages in Iceland
by The common manifestation of a settlement in Iceland is a village. With the exception of a few, most settlements have a dock on the shore, …
Are There Exciting Times Ahead in Icelandic Politics?
As I write this, it is possible that a new candidate will emerge to compete for the leadership of Iceland’s Independence Party, which has been …
Top 10 Icelandic Pop Songs with English Lyrics
I absolutely love music. Music is very important in my life. Popular music from 1945 to 2022 appeals to me the most. I consider myself …
Moments of Solitude
Sometimes, solitude is important. It is priceless to be able to go somewhere in nature and be by yourself, with your own thoughts and emotions. …
Iceland Photo Gallery: Westfjords in October
For me and my family, October is always a special month. There are numerous birthdays and days to commemorate for other reasons. In many ways, …
From a Global and Local News Perspective
It’s always interesting to read the news and see what’s going on in Iceland and around the world. Sometimes it feels good when the world …
Rushing and Relaxing in the Reykjavík Area
It’s always pleasant to visit the city’s capital, Reykjavík, and spend a few days there. There are times when a lot needs to be done …
Slow Walking in Sunshine and Light Snow With a Company
Yesterday was a beautiful day. After the weekend’s storm, which was much smaller than expected, a beautiful calm came over the fjord and a thin …
Harbor Stillness Reflection
There is something particularly soothing and attractive about seeing boats at the dock, whether it is still or windy, even though I prefer stillness. Iceland …
Winter Is Approaching With a Ferocity
Winter is beginning to leave its mark on the environment, as shown in the featured photo. As the temperature drops, the snow beard in the …
Top 5 Itinerary For Iceland
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 …
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 …
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 …