Harbours and Boats
by Important hallmark of Iceland is the fishing industry and an integral part of it are the harbours and docks that are in almost every town …
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, a question to be answered or observation with you. Here at Iceland in Focus, this is the place where anything goes.
Smooth Fjords
What a wonderful time the spring can be in Iceland. Just like yesterday. Cloudy skies and smooth ocean surface laying like a cloth of silk …
The Historic Fish Shacks
The fish shacks you will see here and there when you drive around Iceland is a landmark of importance in the history of the island …
Standing In The Shadows Of Giants
Iceland is a nation of fishermen. Throughout the ages the hard working fishermen have brought food and money on the table. Oftentimes they sacrificed their …
The Most Beautiful View In The World
There are places that you love and there are places that you love more and are more dear to you than other places. This is …
The Landscape Mystique
Fog is a magical phenomenon and scary at the same time. For the traveler it can be scary to walk or drive into the fog …
Is Iceland Dangerous To Travel In Winter?
Looking at the news over the past 2 months, the thought arises whether Iceland is a dangerous country to travel in the winter or whether …
Thinking About Summer In The Midst Of Fierce Winter Storm
The weather in Iceland has been bad to say the least. If fierce bad weather and lots of snow is an indicator of global warming …
A Touch of Old And The Infinite View
When the old meets infinity with a splash of romance, the magic happens. Sometimes it’s enough to sit in front of the endless horizon and …
Treasure Shores
Iceland’s beaches are different. In the south of the country there are large black sandy beaches but in other parts of the country the beaches …
Fireworks Are Next
Next up are the fireworks and New Year’s Eve. A beloved tradition that is now on shaky ground. It seems the fireworks are polluting and …
Christmas Day in The Westfjords
The mood of the day is stillness and tranquility. The weather is cold but still and the sun does some paintwork on the sky. Christmas …
Time For Appreciation
It has been said that Christmas is a time of gratitude and there is a lot of truth in that statement. If people feel good …
Weaknesses In Iceland’s Infrastructure Exposed
The bad weather in the past couple of weeks has exposed weaknesses in infrastructure that has caught many interested parties off guard. Areas in the …
Full Force Snowstorm
The past few days have been difficult across the country. There has been heavy snowfall in the north of Iceland and wind speed has been …
Told And Untold Stories
Icelanders are a great history nation. Every year, many books are published in the months before Christmas. Icelanders love to tell stories and they love …
Hooked On The Harbour
It’s amazing how the environment changes a lot in the early winter sunset when the sky is clear and the sea is calm. This is …
The Guiding Lights Around Iceland
When the country is an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean it is necessary to place lighthouses along its shore to guide ships …
Pink Is The Innocent Winter Color
When the daylight time is short and bright over the winter, the pink color comes along and sets an incredibly beautiful look on the landscape. …
Freaky Looping Snow Storm
Sometimes the weather in Iceland is quite freaky. You go out in the sunshine and after a few minutes it is pouring rain or snowing. …