Hiking in Iceland When the Weather is S*it – Part 2
Back in 2011 I had the opportunity of hiking up to the Eyjafjallajokull Glacier. This is was of course pretty exciting since only a year had passed from the massive eruption there in 2010. Me and my friend had joined the ash clearing effort in...
Into the rift
Rauðfeldsgjá (Red-cloak rift) is a deep rift which extents about 40 meters into the mountain Botnsfjall in Snæfellsnes. You can enter it, but be prepared to do a bit of climbing. Also, take real good care because a small brook runs through it, and you...
Hiking in Iceland When the Weather is S*it – Part 1
If you look at a typical travel brochure of Iceland you will notice that the pictures will almost show serene beautiful landscape awash in sunshine. However, make no mistake, Iceland is called Iceland for a reason. This means that travelers must be ready for rough...
Is This the Best Swimming Pool in Southern Iceland?
This is not going to be a long blog post. But I just wanted to draw you attention to the really great swimming pool at Minni Borg in the South of Iceland. It has a really nifty slide. If you can´t have fun there you...
See the Seat of the Bishops at Skálholt
Skálholt is one of the most historic sites in Iceland. It was the seat of bishops from 1056 until it was moved to Reykjavik in 1785. The first school in Iceland was also founded there in 1056. Additionally, a huge cathedral was built there by...
See the Gushing Geysers of Iceland
It is one of my favorite places in Iceland. Nevermind it is a bit of a tourist trap and sometimes a bit crowded. Nevermind it is a part of the golden circle that has become bit of a cliche in Icelandic tourism. After all, the...
The Breathtaking Westman Islands
This is the second blog post from our guest blogger Dóri Sig. Dóri is a fellow Icelander, and he is also a bit of a legend. His coverage of the protests that accompanied the Icelandic crash is unique and he is also an accomplished photographer and traveler. Here is...
Get a Taste of Ethiopia in the Icelandic Countryside
Yes, it is true. In the rather sleepy and idyllic village of Flúðir in the South of Iceland, which is notable for being the mushroom-growing capital of Iceland, you can get a real taste of Ethiopia. Try the delicious small restaurant called Minilik. It is run...
