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…
In a solitary life there are rare moments when another soul dips near yours, as stars once a year brush the earth. Such a constellation he was to me. Madeline Miller “Circe” For the last few weeks, the celestial showpiece, Comet ATLAS, has graced us in the Northeast with her presence as it circumnavigates our…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The writer experienced a profound connection to Iceland, feeling destined to visit and ultimately witnessing the Northern Lights at the Arctic Henge. This transformative journey led to personal growth, connection with the land, and unexpected writing opportunities. Through solitude and perseverance, they found answers and fulfillment.
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…