Slippurinn in the Westman Island is one of Iceland’s best restaurant
Once, it was rather a daunting task to travel to the Westman Islands, a cluster of islands south of Iceland. Travel would include an hour’s drive to Þorlákshöfn and a 4 hour of sailing. Icelanders didn´t go there often (or land crabs, as the Westmanians...
The Enormous 1973 Eruption in the Westman Islands
The eruption in the Westman Islands in 1973 is seared into the collective memory of Icelanders. It encapsulates so many interwoven dramatic narratives. My dear, there seems to be an erupting volcano in our garden There is the sudden terrible threat of the volcanic eruption....
Ben Salter Goes to Iceland, Finds Breathtaking Vista and Pylsur Lurking in Every fjord
The Australian musician Ben Salter is one of many artists who have visited Iceland recently. I got a press release from his publicist recently, and while I get loads of these, I decided to give Ben´s music a chance on Spotify. I was pleasantly surprised. His...
Illuminine Gives You Iceland Inspired Soundscapes
Looking for immersion? A way to relax? To feel inspired? The music of the Flemish composer Kevin Imbrechts, who is at the helm of the band Illuminine, creates a unique soundscape that I find myself retreating into more and more. Iceland and Illuminine I was curious...