10 Things I Love to Do in Reykjavík
Local journalist Jenna Gottlieb tells us about the 10 things she loves to do in Reykjavik. Use this guide to create your own special Reykjavik day! Reykjavík may be a compact capital city, but there‘s so much to do and see, from exploring art galleries...
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...