Yoda cave combines Star Wars and Icelandic foundation myth
This summer, I visited the only place in Iceland where Star Wars and the legends surrounding the settlement of Iceland meet. The site is Cape Hjörleifshöfði on the south coast of Iceland. It received international fame when it was the location of the opening scene...
I finally got to visit the stunning Múlagljúfur canyon
Icelanders have a phrase that is telling for our volatile climate: veðurgluggi; literally, it means weather window. It describes a relatively short period where the weather is surprisingly good, and you are almost duty-bound to take advantage of it. My friend and I, Martin Schulz,...
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...
Get 25% discount off the South Coast Classic tour
I am delighted to offer my readers an exclusive promo code for the South Coast Classic guided tour. My partners Reykjavik Sightseeing run this tour. Like ALL of my partners, Reykjavik Sightseeing is a top-rated company. Consider that on Tripadvisor Reykjavik Sightseeing has almost a...
Ride a snowmobile on glacier and see spectacular waterfalls in Iceland
One of my favorite things to do is drive a snowmobile on an Icelandic glacier. I am not good at it, but who cares. It is just so much fun! So I am delighted to offer my dear readers a generous discount promo code for...
Fjallsárlón glacial lagoon – a must see destination on the south coast
Iceland’s glaciers are retreating. They either leave behind rough ground shaped by the departing behemoth or outright lakes or lagoons. At the deep Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon in the South East of Iceland, a new fjord seems to be forming. Another impressive lagoon close to Jökulsárlón...
Brimketill lava rock pool is perfect for a giantess
Little known fact. Giantesses value cleanliness and bathe regularly. But I suppose their main issue is that there are not too many bathtubs which meet their standards. But there is one lava rock pool that is just perfect for giantess hygiene. This is, of course,...
