Ten must-see places in the Westfjords
Lonely Planet recently selected the Westfjords as the best region in the world to visit in 2022. It is not a surprise to me. Every time I see this remote region, it is just incredible. My go-to phrase about the Westfjords is that region in...
This puffin island features an eighties rock star and a World War 2 story
Puffins fascinate many. These beautiful birds are not only pretty. They are fantastic swimmers and hunters who brave the perils of the North Atlantic to breed and feed their young. I find puffins delightful to look at, although my favorite bird is the hardy raven....
Látrabjarg Cliffs – See The Puffin Metropolis of Iceland
Thousands of people visit Iceland each year to photograph and experience the country´s teeming birdlife. One of these is the Florida based professional wildlife biologist Jeremy Cohen of JC Nature Photography. Recently he experienced the massive bird cliffs at Látrabjarg cliffs in the South West...
Visit Núpur in the Westfjords of Iceland
Are you looking for a place off the beaten track? Well, consider the Westfjords of Iceland. Consider having a base in Núpur, Dýrafjörður. Núpur is close to some incredible attractions. The Westfjords of Iceland even have an award-winning botanical garden! There’s a prize-winning...
Westfjords Road Trip in Iceland – Read About an Adventure of a Lifetime
Words and pictures by Jennifer M Petty. She has previously shared her experience of birding in Iceland here. Here, she shares her experience of a Westfjords road trip in Iceland. Dreaming about the Westfjords Road Trip in Texas As the dust settled from the August winds, I...
Solstafir Music Video – Behind the Scenes of Lágnætti Music Video
In this article, Bowen Staines takes us behind the scenes in the making of the Solstafir music video for the song Lágnætti. Photos are by Bowen Staines & Julia Lallemand. I travel to Iceland quite regularly to make music videos for Icelandic bands, so when Solstafir approached...
Dóri Does the Westfjords – Lands at a Hellish Airport and Plays Swamp Soccer
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...
Vigur Island – The Icelandic Paradise at the End of the World
Visiting Vigur island is one of the best ways to get a glimpse into the Icelandic past. It shows how Icelanders survived by carefully husbanding their resources on land and sea. The many attractions of Vigur island Sailing from the town of Ísafjörður to Vigur island...
