Northern Iceland, thanks for your beauty! And thank you for giving us one of the funniest memories we have of Iceland! It was 2016, summertime. Everything was ready, two weeks of road trip ahead with one of my best friends. With rain gear, a tent for two, wonderful sleeping bags, a car in perfect shape, …
I first visited Iceland in June 2009 and it is fair to say it was quite a shock to me. I was not especially attracted by the country, as some people sometimes are. I had just agreed to join one of my friends on a trip to Iceland, because she is a good friend, because …
Iceland is a dreamy place, full of landscapes that go beyond the imagination; glaciers everywhere, waterfalls surrounded by rainbows, majestic mountains, volcanoes with unpronounceable names (if you’re not used to the local language) and really picturesque villages. One such village is Arnastapi, a small town south-west of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula – one of the most …
The Northern lights from Perlan I live in Iceland. I work in Perlan Exploratorium. I’ve seen northern lights pretty often. I talk about them when I work, I go chase them in my free time. They are part of my life and work. By now I thought I was used to them. But one night …
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Walking is with no doubt one of my much-loved activities. One of the many things that one might be hit by while in Iceland is the ever-present feeling of space. Space and stillness that enter gently and penetrate your body and mind. You open the eyes and simply allow yourself to feel it all. The …
Jökulsárlón means “glacier river lagoon”. The lagoon and icebergs come from the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, which is part of Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe by volume. The lagoon has grown fourfold since the 1970s, to give you an idea of how fast the glaciers melt. Arriving at Jökulsárlón I traveled with my family around the …
I cannot share a specific story about Iceland with you all because every corner of this country is my favorite place. It has been a process, something that has been growing deep inside of me for a long time. When I talk about Iceland, I’m talking about something spiritual, something that touches my soul. Iceland …
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My favorite place in Iceland is the Westfjords, a remote and sparsely populated peninsula in the Northwestern region. In particular, the Red Sand Beach left unforgettable memories with me. Overall, most travelers leave this part out of their trip around the island and missing out on one of the best-kept secrets and natural wonders. Besides, …