Here are my top Iceland tours rated by exertion level that you MUST book! The greatest adventure is what lies ahead. -JRR Tolkien I spent ten days solo in a camper van driving the ring road during my visit to Iceland. This was an incredible experience that not only humbled me but was the start…
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…
“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…
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…
How one little book made a big life impact All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. JRR Tolkien A long-awaited milestone Readers, I am over the moon to share that my first book became a bestseller on Kindle last week! I wish I could have…
A pair of romantic ravens steals the show and my heart. Only you know what dwells in your heart when you are alone. Nothing is worse for a wise person than to have nothing to love. Havamal Stz 95 Last weekend we sprung forward into daylight time. I love the wintry weather, but this year…
Valkyrie, Freyja, and women of the Viking era A well-behaved woman rarely makes history. Laurel Thatcher Ulrich **Trigger warning for blood, gore, descriptions of war and bloodshed** Freyja’s Chosen The Norse goddess Freyja chooses her slain We wind and wind the web of spears, there where the banners of bold men go forth; we must…
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 long walk in nature clears my mind. Some of. you may have read about a recent unpleasant experience I had. This ended up being my most-read post, leaving me reflecting on how so many of us are seeking deeper connections with other people. The deepest connection I have is with nature. It is one…
An exploration into Iceland’s Hidden Folk “If I deny elves, I deny my grandmother and mother.” Pall Ásgeir Ásgeirsson My disclaimer I believe there are many perspectives on any one topic, and elves are no different. When approaching this subject, I asked myself, how do I write about elves in a relevant way that remains…