“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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it’s lethal. Paulo Coelho Adventure through this breathtaking valley steeped with majestic scenery- Þorsmork, the Valley of the Thunder god, Thor. The Epic Ever Changing Landscape of Þorsmork Nestled between three glaciers Eyjafjallajokull, Myrdalsjokull, and Tindfjallajokull is the nature reserve of the Icelandic Highlands, Þorsmork. This gem…