She paddles to save the blue planet
The word ‘legend’ is overused. But I will still want to use it for my latest interviewee, Icelandic kayaker, photographer, and environmental activist Veiga Grétarsdóttir. In 2019 she was the first person to paddle a kayak around the entire island of Iceland. Veiga traveled counter-clockwise...
Yrsa Sigurðardóttir is the Icelandic queen of the crime thriller
When I interviewed Yrsa Sigurðardóttir, she was already one of Iceland’s most celebrated crime writers. Yrsa is a civil engineer by profession who somehow also found time to become the country’s reigning queen of Nordic noir. Since then, the international recognition has only grown. Yrsa...
10 Family-Friendly Activities in Reykjavík
Are you thinking about traveling to Reykjavík with your children and wondering how to entertain them? Here’s a handy guide to 10 kid-friendly activities your whole family will love by Jenna Gottlieb. Go on a whale-watching excursion Whale-watching is, in some ways, the best part...
Photographer Saga Sig fell in love with Icelandic nature as a child
Icelander Saga Sig is an internationally renowned photographer, painter, and director. When perusing her photo portfolio, I can think of versatility. Her photos have many themes, but her unique style is still evident. Saga’s photos are crisp and full of life, color, and character with...
The Sugarcube who brings Icelandic music to the world
Iceland punches way above its weight in music and the arts. The pioneers that brought Iceland to the global music map were the brilliant and irreverent members of The Sugarcubes, which had its heyday in the late eighties and early nineties. Most Iceland enthusiasts have...
10 Things I Love to Do in Reykjavík
Local journalist Jenna Gottlieb tells us about the 10 things she loves to do in Reykjavik. Use this guide to create your own special Reykjavik day! Reykjavík may be a compact capital city, but there‘s so much to do and see, from exploring art galleries...
Aldís Amah Hamilton is the rising star from the hit TV series Black Sands
A new star is taking its place amongst the constellation of Icelandic celebrities; her name is Aldís Amah Hamilton, and she is proving to be an incredibly versatile talent. From the theatre to immersive video games Aldís is a graduate of the Performing Arts Department...
The Japanese ambassador to Iceland is a social media star
The Japanese ambassador to Iceland, Suzuki Ryotaro, has gone far beyond his formal role and endeared him to Icelanders. He has earnestly immersed himself in Icelandic culture, evident in his many appearances on Icelandic TV and Twitter. He is an experienced diplomat and a polymath...
