Ólafur Darri is the star of Trapped – here is his travel advice
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson is probably Iceland’s most charismatic actor. He looks impressive on screen, but when you meet him, you are in the presence of somebody larger than life. He is a giant of a man, gregarious, charming with a booming voice. For me, Ólafur...
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...
Get natural Icelandic silica supplements straight to your door
Icelandic silica from geothermal energy is a 100% natural product. Iceland owes a lot to its geothermal energy. It heats our houses and provides electricity. Swimming pools and hot tubs are some of the privileges of living in Iceland. Now you can get natural Icelandic...
Dimmuborgir lava field – experience nature’s outdoor sculpture park
Iceland is full of iconic places. One of them is Dimmuborgir lava field in the northeast of Iceland on the renowned Diamond Circle. If you are traveling in the area, it is a place you must visit. And what a region. In the neighbourhood, you...
Aldeyjarfoss waterfall is only found on planet Iceland
Many people I talk to say they come to Iceland to see the northern lights. This is kind of risky. Please don’t get me wrong; the aurora borealis is terrific. However, they are elusive. Perhaps it is smarter to come to Iceland for its waterfalls....
Iceland podcast – hear the inside story of Icelandic language and culture
One of Iceland’s best ambassadors is New Yorker native Jewells Chambers. Her great Iceland podcast ‘All things Iceland‘ covers a wide variety of topics. These include Icelandic culture, history, politics and of course language. Demystifying Icelandic politics I especially enjoyed listening to Jewell’s interviews with...
