“In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer,” – Albert Camus It was a cold January morning on Mr. Iceland farm in Southern Iceland. The sun peaked delicately over the horizon, casting a creamy golden hue between the drifting clouds. I had emerged from the cottage that I had…
After Hours- A poem You said you knew what I would like and handed me an old copy of Njal’s Saga. I curled on the floor, You watched as I fingered its weathered pages. The music ensued; I pretended to care for it but only because it was yours. As morning broke, our conversation faded …
All we have to do is decide what to do with the time given to us. JRR Tolkien As 2025 approaches, many of us reflect on the past year and what’s ahead. New Year’s Eve 2024 was the best New Year’s Eve I had ever had. I spent it in Iceland with a new friend…
I remember it like it was yesterday. The emerald green frame and a perfect blazing bow above. A deafening roar filled the air as a white mist rose from the falls. The joy welled inside me as I trotted towards the overlook. Gullfoss was pure majesty. This was me during my first visit to Iceland…
In a solitary life there are rare moments when another soul dips near yours, as stars once a year brush the earth. Such a constellation he was to me. Madeline Miller “Circe” For the last few weeks, the celestial showpiece, Comet ATLAS, has graced us in the Northeast with her presence as it circumnavigates our…
How traveling solo to Iceland in a camper van changed my life and tips for your journey There is no plan but passion. It was late August, and Iceland’s central region’s temperatures had given way to the winter’s chill. All was still and quiet on the farm when I rose from my camper van, wrapped…
Northern lights season is in full swing in Iceland, and they are forecasted to be brighter and more frequent than ever! I have already witnessed some epic nights where Lady Aurora filled the entire sky, and I look forward to the show continuing well into the winter nights. This is all due to the extreme solar…
As an EIGHT time solo traveler to Iceland, I have some tips to share! Read on to learn them all! I just returned from an extended camper van adventure in Iceland and wow, Iceland blows my mind again! This was my eighth visit to this beautiful gem of a country, but my longest and toughest…
I am going into my third week in Iceland, and despite it being my eighth time here, traveling here still humbles me. Locals have agreed this has been one of the coldest and rainiest summers they can recall. I, optimistic that things would change, packed as if I were blessed with the abundant sunshine and…
The author has a deep passion for bird photography, particularly puffins in Iceland. They share their experiences of capturing these birds, including challenges and tips for photography. The author emphasizes the joy and therapy they find in nature photography, and their photos aim to tell stories and convey their love for the subject.