Nature itself is the best physician – Hippocrates The timeless power of birds: winged wonders that have captured so many hearts and, on the way, healed a few of us. The puffin that saved me The weather matched my mood. Heavy raindrops pelted the window, creating a chaotic symphony with the wind. The morning was…
With the wind’s help, the car door slammed shut. I tugged my scarf free and settled in to the overpowering scent of air freshener. My driver, a non-expressive middle-aged Icelandic man, said nothing; I was relieved. Icelanders aren’t big on small talk, and I preferred it that way. I glanced down at my watch to…
I could not believe my eyes. Swinging the van door open, I stepped out into the wintry air. Above the stone arches, the sky moved. Hints of green stirred between the darkness. The color enlivened, and that is when I realized the moment I had dreamt about for years was happening. I was about to…
Last night’s Northern Lights show in Iceland brought me to tears as Lady Aurora calls final curtain on this winter season We are nearing the end of Northern Lights season in Iceland and the green lady decided it was time for her final showcases last night! As always, the aurora surprises me with her unpredictable…
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…
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…
Little by little, one travels far. JRR Tolkien It is 10 PM on a cold, wintry night in Snaefellsnes, Iceland. I am seated cross-legged on a couch in the quaint cottage I had rented for the trip. The wind rocks the cottage walls, howling gusts that seem to strengthen by the hour. In my hand…
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…
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…
Explore Iceland’s hidden gems, meet new people, and learn more about what makes Iceland so special with a guided tour. I was young once and I walked alone. I thought myself rich when I met another traveler. People’s joy is in other people.” –Havamal trans. Jackson Crawford The land of fire and ice is a…