The Empire of the Fox
In the fog I could see dark shapes moving in parallel to us, watching us. I immediately realized that these were artic foxes, the only original Icelandic wild animal! I broke off from my group, digging around in my jacket for my camera. I felt like...
Of Monsters but mostly Men and Women
If you are planning to visit Iceland you might find it worth your while to research the natives by listening to some quality icelandic music. We Icelanders often pride ourselves of being a nation of book lovers. And for a good reason too. But we...
The Medieval Seat of Power With the Awesome Escape Tunnel
“You will just have go and join the cows in the field” the lady from the Icelandic National Museum said smiling. It had been a long drive to the medieval farm of Keldur in in the southern region of Rangárvellir close to the highly active volcano of Mt....
Outlaw´s Paradise
Drangey island rises from the ocean, mysterious and distant. When you sail towards it it looks imposing and unwelcoming. When you get there you need climb up a steep ladder to get to the top of it. This island does not give up its secrets...