An unplanned journey to the remote Grimsey Island delivers more than I expected. I ascended the steep path with caution. My desire to go as north as possible urged me onward. The ground was slick with dew, but the sun promised warmth ahead. Cool air hit my skin as the sound of the ocean drew…
The Hornstrandir Nature Preserve is located on the outskirts of the Arctic Circle in Iceland’s West Fjords Region. Tucked away from mainstream tourism, the West Fjords are an excellent destination for those seeking remote adventure and a connection with nature. With breathtaking scenery, Hornstrandir is an ideal location for photographing the elusive Arctic Fox and…
“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…
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…