When I think of a dream place for a vacation, one of the images that pop into mind is of a little cabin in the middle of nowhere with stunning views of nature for miles. So if I would enjoy […]
Gullfoss is one of Iceland’s most spectacular and iconic waterfalls. The close proximity to Thingvellir National Park and Geysir makes it a perfect day tour to catch all three in one day, also known as the Golden Circle. But did […]
We were hiking close to Thingvellir and as the day progressed the clouds just seemed to get heavier and close in on us. In the distance over Lake Thingvallavatn the sky remained clear and blue. We were so fascinated by […]
This weekend Daði & Gagnamagnið won the Icelandic national song competition with their funky synth-pop hit Think About Things. They will compete on behalf of Iceland in Rotterdam on May 12th and on the 16th assuming they will make it […]
Öskudagur or Ash Wednesday is the first day of lent and follows Bolludagur (Bun day Monday) and Sprengidagur (Bursting Tuesday). Expect to see children dressed up in costumes and singing in shops in exchange for some candy. This is not […]
Forget about Pancakeday and Mardi Gras. In Iceland we have Burstingday (Sprengidagur)! After overdoing it yesterday with the Bun-day buns, we kind of don’t wanna see any creamy carbs today. Day two of gluttony On the menu is meat, peas […]
In Iceland we celebrate the so called Bolludagur or Bun-day Monday. It’s probably exactly what you picture when you hear the word Bun-day; people eating buns, right? But the tradition is not as simple as it sounds. Before I explain, […]
An inflation by Mt Thorbjorn on Reykjanes peninsula has been reported since January 21st. The inflation has been quite rapid or 3-4 mm per day and it’s believed to be caused by magma accumulation just a few kilometres under the […]
It was Christmas. It was that time of the year when the fine wines rolled out of the cellar, the seasonal Christmas beer stacked tall and the aroma of delicious food lingered in the air for weeks in every household. […]
If I had 24 hours to spend in Iceland I’d like to experience something truly unique without missing out on the main tourist attractions on my bucket list. For me personally, splashing around in a geothermal pool is a must. […]
