This puffin island features an eighties rock star and a World War 2 story
Puffins fascinate many. These beautiful birds are not only pretty. They are fantastic swimmers and hunters who brave the perils of the North Atlantic to breed and feed their young. I find puffins delightful to look at, although my favorite bird is the hardy raven....
Save on car rental in Iceland with Europar promo code
Are you looking to rent a car in Iceland? Want to save money while renting with a reputable company? I am delighted to announce that you can rent a vehicle with my friends at Höldur, the Europcar franchise holder in Iceland. Use the Stuck in...
Askja is the caldera of sorrow
The Askja caldera is enormous. It is located 1.500 meters above sea level, some 30 kilometres north of the Dyngjujökull glacier, part of the Vatnajökull glacier. The caldera is some 50 square kilometres wide (31 square miles and is surrounded by the Dyngjufjöll mountains. In...
League of Legends in Iceland – Reykjavik hosts the World Championship
The online game League of Legends from Riot Games has between 100 – 120 million players. This online game is also one of the World’s most popular e-sports. Over 100 million people watch the annual League of Legends World Championship, and this year The League...
The Sky Lagoon in Iceland – glorious luxurious relaxation
I am just incredibly relaxed today. My skin is remarkably smooth, and my shoulders are free of the soreness and stiffness that comes with exercising, commuting with a bike every day, and working on a computer all day long. The reason, well, I visited the...
Herðubreiðarlindir is an oasis in the Icelandic desert
Herðubreiðalindir is an exotic place for most Icelanders. When I was invited to visit Kverkjöll, I was delighted to learn that we would stop there. It is a famous place. I have often seen beautiful photos online or on TV where the iconic ‘Queen of Icelandic...
Kverkfjöll mountain range is the rugged jewel of the northern highlands
Kverkfjöll on the northern edge of the massive Vatnajökull glacier is a place I have wanted to see for a very long time. Still, since it is one of the most remote destinations in Iceland, I was not expecting to visit Kverkfjöll this summer. But...
Documenting Iceland with photos and videos
About six years ago, I interviewed Icelandic photographer Rafn Sigurbjörnsson about his Icelandic photo book series called ‘Wild Iceland – the untouched nature. The eight-book series was created in less than one year. Rafn has not in any way stopped documenting Iceland with photos and...
