Iceland - Fire & Ice

Iceland is an island of extremes. It is one of the most active volcanic regions in the world, on average there is a volcanic eruption every 4-6 years. As it sits in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, the weather is pretty dynamic too. Throughout the centuries, snowfall in winter has created vast glaciers. Seasonal melt creates glacial flows and countless impressive waterfalls. All this results in a spectacle for nature lovers and adventurers.

Stories

Þórsmörk, where Thor separated the trolls and elves

At first glance, you might translate it as Thor’s Forest (mörk meaning “forest” or “woodland”). But mörk also translates to border, that is why some believe it is the place where Thor separated the trolls abd the elves.

Landmannalaugar: A dream five years in the making

For years, Landmannalaugar lived only in my imagination. In 2020, we would finally travel to Iceland, to stand among those painted mountains I had seen in photographs, to walk the trails that twist between steam and silence. But the world closed. The pandemic kept us home, and Landmannalaugar slipped back into our dreams, postponed but never forgotten.

Djúpavík: Iceland's industrial revolution

Nestled deep in the Westfjords of Iceland lies Djúpavík, a tiny hamlet on the edge of Reykjarfjörður. But beneath this quietude is a history that shaped not only Djúpavík but also the broader story of Iceland’s economy and cultural connections.

Iceland's Blue Fox: Between Folklore and Farmers

Iceland’s Arctic fox is both a symbol of wild resilience and a source of rural tension. Revered in folklore, hunted in history, and still blamed for attacks on sheep today, this rare fox lives in the space between admiration and conflict.

Rauðasandur – Where wind, water, and color shades Meet

Tucked away in the far reaches of Iceland’s Westfjords lies Rauðasandur, a beach that quietly defies expectations. While most travelers come to Iceland chasing black sand and volcanic drama, Rauðasandur offers something more subtle—a wide, open stretch of red-gold sand that seems to shift color with the sky.

Mývatn: volcanic hotspot

Mývatn is a shallow lake in the north of Iceland. In Icelandic Mývatn means Lake of Midges, because of the huge amount of them that appear in summer. Besides midges, the area is inhabited by large amounts of migratory birds like ducks, that nest here. For most tourists tough, the birds and the fertile lake are not the primary reason to visit the Mývatn area - it’s the geologic phenomena like active volcanos, hot springs, endless lava fields, tubes, and other formations.

Askja by 4 Wheel Drive

The caldera of the Askja volcano is located deep in Iceland's desolate interior, which resembles a moon-like desert of lava rocks. To get to the Askja, you'll have to take a few hurdles.

The legend of Skógafoss

A legend tells us that the Viking Þrasi Þórólfsson buried a treasure beneath the waterfall Skógafoss. Chances are slim you'll find the chest, but a visit to the waterfall is still worthwhile in any season.