Aldís Amah Hamilton is the rising star from the hit TV series Black Sands
A new star is taking its place amongst the constellation of Icelandic celebrities; her name is Aldís Amah Hamilton, and she is proving to be an incredibly versatile talent. From the theatre to immersive video games Aldís is a graduate of the Performing Arts Department…
The Japanese ambassador to Iceland is a social media star
The Japanese ambassador to Iceland, Suzuki Ryotaro, has gone far beyond his formal role and endeared him to Icelanders. He has earnestly immersed himself in Icelandic culture, evident in his many appearances on Icelandic TV and Twitter. He is an experienced diplomat and a polymath…
She watches Icelandic volcanoes while we sleep
I have immense respect for the people who work for the Icelandic Meteorological Office. They are, amongst other things, tasked with predicting the notoriously volatile Icelandic weather, Icelandic volcanoes, and natural hazard monitoring activity in one of the world’s most geologically active places. Keeping tabs…
Meet Laufey, Iceland’s latest musical prodigy
Iceland is a small country but has talented musicians. One of them is Laufey, who is now breaking through to international stardom. She is only one year older than my daughter, and I remember Laufey when they practiced ice-skating together. But since then, Laufey has…
How to live Icelandic – learn all about Icelandic culture
My readers are curious about Icelandic culture. So that is why I was intrigued about a new book titled “How to Live Icelandic” by Nína Björk Jónsdóttir and Edda Magnus. The book features photographs by Gunnar Freyr. I am also happy to report that the…
ICYMI – Stuck in Iceland interviews in 2021
I conducted 14 interviews for Stuck in Iceland in 2021. I spoke to actors, musicians, filmmakers, writers, entrepreneurs, and people from the travel industry. My interviews provide unfiltered travel advice to my readers. I welcome all ideas for Stuck in Iceland interviews in 2022. Let…
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…
Ólafur Darri is the star of Trapped – here is his travel advice
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson is probably Iceland’s most charismatic actor. He looks impressive on screen, but when you meet him, you are in the presence of somebody larger than life. He is a giant of a man, gregarious, charming with a booming voice. For me, Ólafur…
