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...
Immerse yourself in the Icelandverse – not the Metaverse
Facebook’s head honcho, Mark Zuckerberg, recently announced that Facebook would be known as ‘Meta.’ Zuck now wants us to work and play in the ‘Metaverse.’ Some of the most awkward videos followed. I could not watch some of this material; it was just so artificial...
Ólafur Darri: The Icelandic Actor Behind Trapped Speaks
When I sat down with Ólafur Darri Ólafsson for this interview in 2021, he was already one of Iceland’s finest actors — beloved at home for Trapped, The Minister, and Fangavaktin, and quietly building an international reputation. A lot has happened since then. Since this...
This puffin island features an eighties rock star and a World War 2 story
Puffins fascinate many. These beautiful birds are not only pretty. They are fantastic swimmers and hunters who brave the perils of the North Atlantic to breed and feed their young. I find puffins delightful to look at, although my favorite bird is the hardy raven....