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…
Welcome to Hrísey, the little island with a very thin veil and where the air is perfumed by the unseen as they welcome you into their calming embrace. Hrísey is an island in northern Iceland. Hugged by the picturesque Eyjarfjordur, this gem remains a lesser-known destination in the land of fire and ice. A bird…
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…
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…
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…
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…