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…
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…
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.
I wanted to photograph Arctic foxes in Iceland and they appeared exactly when and where I didn’t expect them to. How sly of them. What A Barred Owl Taught Me A little background of my photography journey Ever have a moment where you wish would last forever? A moment where you are so immersed in…
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…
Visit Guðrunarlaugur and tour the valley, home of Guðrun Ósvifsdóttir, the only woman to take a lead in an Icelandic Saga. Guðrun then spoke, “Though I treated him worst, I loved him best.” Saga of the People of Laxdalur Iceland is known for its hot springs experience. Most people opt for the Blue Lagoon, with…
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…
GALDRASYNING Á STRÖNDUM We tell tales of magic – Icelandic Museum of Sorcery and Witchcraft Fancy the occult? Get a fascinating, and sometimes strange, glimpse of the lesser known world of 17th century Iceland at The Icelandic Museum of Sorcery and Witchcraft An elder man sits slumped over a pile of bones and feathers. In…
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…