How to safely visit the Icelandic volcano erupting in Meradalir?
On the afternoon of August 3rd, the Fjardarsfjall volcano woke up again following an eruption last year. The eruption spewed streams of lava meters into the air, delighting all who saw it. As with the last eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula, it‘s occurring in a...
Enjoy the brand new Hveragerði 2.0
The beautiful little town of Hveragerði has just gotten an upgrade. The Hveragerði 2.0 now sports a great new hotel, a food hall, and a brewery that doubles as a gourmet pizza place. I am afraid, however, that Hveragerði often gets overlooked. When I recently...
The Lava Tunnel is where you learn how volcanoes work
The second recent eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula has fired up people’s interest in geology, which is a good thing. Raufarhólshellir cave, also known as the ‘Lava Tunnel,’ the perfect place if you want to learn about the inner workings of a volcanic eruption. The...
Plan a surprise birthday for your wife in Reykjavik in five easy steps
I would love a day of surprises,” my wife replied when I asked her what she wanted for her birthday. I groaned on the inside. Organizing parties is definitely not one of my strengths. I would have loved an answer like “jewelry always works darling.”...