She paddles to save the blue planet
The word ‘legend’ is overused. But I will still want to use it for my latest interviewee, Icelandic kayaker, photographer, and environmental activist Veiga Grétarsdóttir. In 2019 she was the first person to paddle a kayak around the entire island of Iceland. Veiga traveled counter-clockwise...
Yrsa Sigurðardóttir is the Icelandic queen of the crime thriller
When I interviewed Yrsa Sigurðardóttir, she was already one of Iceland’s most celebrated crime writers. Yrsa is a civil engineer by profession who somehow also found time to become the country’s reigning queen of Nordic noir. Since then, the international recognition has only grown. Yrsa...
10 Family-Friendly Activities in Reykjavík
Are you thinking about traveling to Reykjavík with your children and wondering how to entertain them? Here’s a handy guide to 10 kid-friendly activities your whole family will love by Jenna Gottlieb. Go on a whale-watching excursion Whale-watching is, in some ways, the best part...
Photographer Saga Sig fell in love with Icelandic nature as a child
Icelander Saga Sig is an internationally renowned photographer, painter, and director. When perusing her photo portfolio, I can think of versatility. Her photos have many themes, but her unique style is still evident. Saga’s photos are crisp and full of life, color, and character with...