The Best Places to Visit in North West of Iceland
Jón R. Hilmarsson moved to Skagafjordur in the autumn 2005. He was running three schools there and became charmed by the landscape and countryside of Skagafjordur. He was especially struck by the ever changing variety of light and colour. Moving to Skagafjordur was the catalyst for taking…
Snorkeling and Caving in Thingvellir
Ásgeir is challenged to snorkel in the amazing Silfra at Thingvellir. He is lucky to be invited there by Artic Adventures and although things get a bit cold he finds it really enjoyable. He makes the tragic mistake of believing that is he is diving between…
Those Germans Want More Icelandic Music!
We heard recently from a couple in Berlin called Frank and Jo are a couple who live in Berlin, Germany. Frank is a freelance cameraman and a video producer. Jo is a artist, has a PhD in geology currently works as a typesetter. They have a “slightly”…
Icelandic Landscapes and Nature Revealed in the Film Heild
All of you Iceland-enthusiasts should check out the film Heild or “Whole” that has just been released. It is Iceland’s first full-feature, non-narrative film which shows Icelandic nature and landscapes in a new light. The film features an original score from Professor Kliq and additional music from Ólafur…
ICELAND AIRWAVES 2014
Words & photos by Bowen Staines. Make sure you check out his article about making a video with Sólstafir in the Westfjords of Iceland. Iceland Airwaves 2014 was definitely a standout year for me; this was my ninth time attending Airwaves, and I haven’t had…
Glimpse of World War 2 in Reykjavik
The British occupied Iceland on the 10th of May 1940, the same day that the German invaded Belgium, the Netherlands, and France. The primary purpose of the occupation was to strengthen Britain’s position in the battle of the Atlantic. At this time, German submarines were wreaking…
Last Ticket for Flaming Lips at Iceland Airwaves
On the last night of Iceland Airwaves 2014 Ásgeir is feeling pretty good about himself as he catches the last ticket for the totally sold out Flaming Lips concert. Impossible? Well not for our guy. He concludes his Vlog from Iceland Airwaves with a few lessons…
See The Knife, Hozier and Retro Stefson at Iceland Airwaves
You would have thought that Asgeir was all partied out after his third night at Iceland Airwaves but he powers through his fourth night like there was no tomorrow. He catched the following acts: Hozier, The Knife and the Icelandic band Retro Stefson. He is…
