The Party of the Year Approaches at Light Speed!
If there is an annual event in Reykjavik that could claim the title “party of the year” it would have to be the EVE Fanfest. Since 2003 it has has brought thousands of residents of the online universe Eve Online to Reykjavik. Like last year…
Kirkjufell Mountain Pictured in all Seasons From Dusk to Dawn
Everybody who wants to visit Iceland without thousands of tourists during the summer month and who wants to experience more about the living and nature on this beautiful island should spend at least a few days on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Just a 2.5 hour’s drive…
Gullfoss: The Most Iconic Icelandic Waterfall
Gullfoss – or “Golden falls” in the Hvítá river is perhaps the most iconic and best known Icelandic waterfall (although it is not as powerful as Dettifoss in the north or as high as Glymur in the south-west). It is relatively close to Reykjavik and…
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 Giant of an Icelandic Waterfall You Must See Before You Kick the Bucket
“I am from Transylvania” said the young friendly man next to me. I must admit that I was a bit surprised, I had not counted on meeting somebody from that part of the planet on this windswept and steep slope right next to the enormous…
Aurora Reykjavik is the New Icelandic Home of the Northern Lights
Catching the Aurora borealis, or the northern lights as they are commonly known to most, can sometimes be difficult. Seeing them is highly rewarding though and the chase after them can be highly enjoyable. And when you finally see them it can be sublime as…
Viking hall in Reykjavik – meet the original Icelanders
I am fascinated with the origins of things. How they began and how they evolved. I am intrigued by how history is ever changing with the times. It is fascinating to see how one generation perceives its history differently than preceding generations. Rarely are we…
Jokulsarlon in Iceland is Ground Zero for Global Climate Change
We don´t like tourist traps. One idea for a name or a tagline for this blog was actually “Declaring war on the Golden Circle” For those who don´t know, the Golden Circle is a well trodden tourist route covering the Thingvellir National Park, the waterfall…
