The Soundscape of Southern Iceland
The Southern Highlands of Iceland are the subject of a unique video, or soundscape, made by Jamie Goldrick (Instagram). When I watched it, I was impressed that it featured the old and beautiful poem Verses of Vatnsenda Rósa (1795–1855). In the poem, Rósa confesses her...
Support for a National Park in the Highlands of Iceland Grows
A very important petition is now active, which aims to create a National Park in the mostly unspoiled highland interior of Iceland. A coalition of groups here in Iceland is behind this project, and this is a cause that is quite close to my heart....
Epic Snowmobiling on Langjökull Glacier – Yet another Iceland adventure
All my traveling these days starts early in the morning. That is actually great since it ensures that you make most of the day. But it has to be said I am not a morning person. But waking up for snowmobiling on Langjökull glacier was not...
