Standing Atop a Volcano Giant

Journeying to the top of one of Iceland’s more notorious volcanoes with Midgard Adventure was a dream come true! Alone it’s just a journey. Now adventures, they must be shared.” -JRR Tolkien I will never forget the first time I set eyes on a glacier. It was July of 2021. I had set out on…

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A Grave Discovery

“Þeim var eg verster eg unni mest.” -Laxdæla Saga A last-minute decision prompts me to visit the grave of Iceland’s leading saga lady and my saga heroine- Guðrún Osvifrsdóttir. It was December of 2021 when Iceland’s past began to whisper to me. Following my first trip around the little island that summer, I was smitten…

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The Magic of Mr. Iceland

My first experience riding an Icelandic horse was pure magic. Things draw on as destiny wills. – Njal’s Saga There is no denying the powerful relationship between humans and horses. For centuries, we have relied on horses for transportation, chores, and companionship. Experience has demonstrated that horses are far more than this; they are a…

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It’s About The Journey

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…

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