Opnaðu hug þinn. gakktu hjóðlega. Open your mind, tread softly. – a sign at the start of the walking paths on Hrísey While attending an art residency on the island of Hrísey I felt compelled to write poetry again. There was little wonder why this happened. The island’s landscapes whispered inspiration at every turn. A…
Why the key to living well is living slowly and embracing the impermeance of it all. For the past month I have been residing in Northern Iceland as part of an art program. Iceland, unlike any other place I have ever been, has felt like my one true home. I have often said, it is…
“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…
Thinking about what to pack during your trip to Iceland? I have you covered! Visiting Iceland during the summer season is magical! Blooming lupine, singing loá, and midnight sun promise a dreamy, ethereal experience as you tour the countryside! I have visited Iceland in all seasons and think they all have unique charms, but summer…
The story of the Mr Iceland logo and Fenrir; the uncontrollable forces of Icelandic Nature ***Originally written for Mr Iceland Horseback Riding and Yoga Retreat in Iceland*** “Whether you are a guest, a longtime resident, or are considering visiting our home, understand that to experience Icelandic nature is first to believe and know you belong…
My top three destinations in Iceland for the best views of the Northern Lights. Iceland is enjoying the midnight sun and blooming lupine, but before we know it, it will be Aurora season again! Two thousand twenty-five promises to be a fantastic year for Aurora views, and all-night sky lovers should take advantage of this…
To celebrate Icelandic National Day I thought I would list out the top ten reasons why I love Iceland. Today, Iceland celebrates Icelandic National Day, the day the Republic of Iceland was formed in 1944 and the end of centuries-old ties with Danish rule. To celebrate, I am listing the top ten reasons why I…
Journeying to the top of one of Iceland’s more notorious volcanoes with Midgard Adventure was a dream come true! Alone it’s just a journey. Now adventures, they must be shared.” -JRR Tolkien I will never forget the first time I set eyes on a glacier. It was July of 2021. I had set out on…
My first experience riding an Icelandic horse was pure magic. Things draw on as destiny wills. – Njal’s Saga There is no denying the powerful relationship between humans and horses. For centuries, we have relied on horses for transportation, chores, and companionship. Experience has demonstrated that horses are far more than this; they are a…
Valkyrie, Freyja, and women of the Viking era A well-behaved woman rarely makes history. Laurel Thatcher Ulrich **Trigger warning for blood, gore, descriptions of war and bloodshed** Freyja’s Chosen The Norse goddess Freyja chooses her slain We wind and wind the web of spears, there where the banners of bold men go forth; we must…