Is Iceland a Capitalist Country?
by Although some form of capitalism underpins nearly all economies today, it was only one of two major approaches to economic organization for much of the …
Category: Observations
Many things happen or are discussed in Iceland that are worth considering. We enjoy working with data because it can reveal a lot about our society. Sometimes there is a photograph worth discussing or an experience worth sharing.
We enjoy sharing a single thought, idea, or observation with you. Here at Iceland in Focus, this is the place where anything goes.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Fatal Accidents On The Popular Black Sand Beach Are Unnecessary
Last week, another tourist died on the black sands of Reynisfjara beach, which is a popular destination in the South. These fatal accidents happen when …
Passengers on Cruise Ships Bring an Invigorating Atmosphere
It is estimated that this year, close to 150,000 tourists will come on cruise ships to the Westfjords. These tourists make an amazing impression on …
Earth’s Artwork Creation On The Beach
The Earth is one big creation. Every day, every hour, every minute, every second, and every moment, the Earth creates works of art. At that …
Blue Skies, Cloudscapes, And A Beautiful Summer Day
The blue sky, the sun is shining, the mountain slopes are turning green, and one by one, the townspeople appear who choose to spend the …
The Sounds And Visions Of The Icelandic Spring
I can write about the springtime forever. It is such a great affirmation of the endless circle of life. The hills and slopes are full …
9 Unforgettable Places and 9 Unforgettable Memories
Most people who travel to Iceland visit at least the famous golden circle to see Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir and Thingvellir. These places are each completely …
A Formal Request For The Icelandic Spring
Once again, the days are cooling down after a few days of warmth and rain and it is blowing from the north giving you a …
The Brutal Winter Of War Without A Purpose – From A Peace Perspective
This is going to be another difficult year. Just as Covid-19 was being overthrown, Ukraine was invaded. When you read and see what Ukrainians have …
Monumental Memories Of Moments In The North Of Iceland
It’s amazing how time flies, even though every day, every hour and every minute can be long. We were recently traveling around the north and …
The Russian Oligarchs Yacht Visit To Iceland With A New Perspective
It did not go unnoticed in Isafjordur, Akureyri, Grenivik and Reykjavik when one of the most special yachts in the world came to visit last …
The Stunning Icelandic Winter Like No Other
Sometimes you get tired during the Icelandic winter. Depression after depression, blizzard after blizzard, sleet and ice, rain in between and then a short break …
Iceland Weather Changes: Farewell February
It is known that the weather in Iceland can change in a short time. Although weather forecasts are always getting better, there is always 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Completely Calm Landscape And Life Reflections
In this morning’s news was that a heat wave was expected in southern Europe. Here in Ísafjörður, the temperature yesterday was 21-22 degrees Celsius and …
Winter Recap
The winter has been sweet in the Westfjords. No eruptions in this part of the country and no storms like last year. Many calm days …
My Friend The Raven
The raven is such a wonderful bird. He is beautiful and enjoys living among us humans. It is a nice relationship. There are a few …
Icelandic Health Care
Covid-19 has put a lot of strain on health care systems around the world. The Icelandic health care system is no exception. The Icelandic health …