Cattle die. Kinsman die. The self must also die. I know one thing that never dies. The reputation of a dead man. Havamal Stanza 77 Fate, life-changing decisions, and treating all with dignity Recently I had the pleasure of penning an article for my favorite guiding company, Midgard Adventure about my favorite destination there, Thor’s…
Do not dare not to dare. C.S Lewis First, I want to express the tremendous amount of gratitude I have for you taking the time out to read what I write. Thank you. I also wanted to say that I am a firm believer when we overcome difficulties we should share the experience to inspire…
Riding is a blessed sitting, and a swift journey, and the toil of the horse. Icelandic Rune Poem When I began to wander, I was lost. But soon I found myself. Raidho, the sixth rune of the Elder Futhark alphabet means “ride or journey.” The Elder Futhark is the oldest form of the Germanic alphabet…
A Short Story Skogàr, Iceland Richly stacked is Thrasi’s chest under Skogar’s waters cold whoever goes there first will find wealth untold. –Icelandic folk rhyme It was nightfall in Skogàr, a small settlement on Iceland’s southern coast. A waterfall thundered down from a ridge. Its roar could be heard miles away. East of it, the…
Learn about how tales of gods and giants inspired some of Iceland’s most noticeable places.
Acknowledging the good you already have in your life is the foundation for abundance. Eckhart Tolle It is an act of courage to be grateful and authentic as much as it is to take a chance. First let me preface this by saying many people are navigating really difficult times. I believe we are all…
I wanted to photograph Arctic foxes in Iceland and they appeared exactly when and where I didn’t expect them to. How sly of them. What A Barred Owl Taught Me A little background of my photography journey Ever have a moment where you wish would last forever? A moment where you are so immersed in…
How my last trip to Iceland helped me answer the question, “Who am I?” Every fellow traveler is a friend waiting to be made. Author unknown Why Do You Travel Chances are if you landed on this page it is because you have either visited Iceland or are thinking about it. My father is a…
Visit Guðrunarlaugur and tour the valley, home of Guðrun Ósvifsdóttir, the only woman to take a lead in an Icelandic Saga. Guðrun then spoke, “Though I treated him worst, I loved him best.” Saga of the People of Laxdalur Iceland is known for its hot springs experience. Most people opt for the Blue Lagoon, with…
Why your Iceland itinerary should include a stay at Fjalladyrð- Iceland’s highest settled farm Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt. John Muir Tucked away in Iceland’s highlands is the charming Fjalladyrð, located on the historically significant Möðrudalur farm, Iceland’s highest settlement. From the moment I…