Winter is coming! A phrase adopted by Game of Thrones many years ago, but also something often muttered by the locals when the first snow falls in the autumn months. For the locals, it spells […]
Tag: Iceland
ESA - Cloud-free Iceland
As we eagerly await the return of our Earth from Space programme next Friday, today the Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission shows us a rare, cloud-free view of Iceland captured on 14 August 2020. The large, white […]
Photograph of the week: A room with a view in Iceland
Have you ever dreamt about sleeping under the stars or witnessing the colours ofthe Northern lights? Situated at the foot of Hekla volcano in the South of Iceland, about 3 hours drive from Reykjavik, ÖÖD […]
Iceland in the shadow of COVID-19: A day on top of a volcano
The title, ‘In the shadow of COVID-19’ sounds a little ominous, don’t you think? Trust me, it’s intentional! Iceland is operating again, that’s for sure. Tourists are returning, albeit in small numbers. And people are starting […]
Robotic bartenders help Iceland fast casual prosper in face of pandemic
Ice & Fries, a Viking-themed fast casual concept in Iceland, relies on drink-making robots, a bionic dog and 3D technology to provide an epic self-service dining experience. Ice & Fries features two cocktail shaking and […]
Is Iceland the safest country to travel to in 2020?
As many countries start to loosen their gathering restrictions and lift their travel bans, we can expect to be allowed to travel again soon. But where should we go? Which country is safe to explore […]
Björk is Playing Actual Concerts With a Live Audience in Iceland Next Month
Björk is set to become one of the first major artists to stage an actual concert since the coronavirus pandemic crippled the live music industry. In August, the Icelandic songstress will play a trio of […]
Iceland update: start planning, but maybe not flying just yet
Since my last post there have been a number of developments in Iceland. Many positive and some that require re-examining. Therefore I have dedicated this month’s blog post to adding additional information and including any changes. […]
Top 5 souvenirs to get only in Iceland
Iceland is a country known for being hewn from Ice and Fire. Mountainous glaciers erupt in fountains of lava, towering cliffs give way to miles of black sand beaches and everywhere you turn, vistas offer […]
Iceland to re-open to tourists on 15th June with airport testing
To say I’m excited by this news would be a bit of an understatement. Especially since my livelihood relies on people coming to Iceland. But, I am cautious as to what this will actually mean […]
Tales of Iceland: The Snaefellsnes Peninsula under the Northern Lights
“I’m dreaming with my eyes open!” The Snaefellsnes Peninsula always seems to enjoy more media coverage than the rest of Iceland. In fact, as far back as 1864 when Jules Verne wrote Journey to The […]
New Study from Iceland Tracks Marine Debris
One thing I enjoy most about Ocean Conservancy is that we work hard to ensure our advocacy for the ocean is driven by an understanding of science. Yes, we spend a lot of time giving […]
Tales of Iceland: An ice cave story
Now is the time to remain indoors. Now is the time to protect your health and stay safe. But now is also the time to take stock of your life and think about the future. Has […]
Tesla becomes the best-selling car brand in Iceland
There have been Tesla vehicles in Iceland for years, but the automaker officially launched in the market in September of last year and now Tesla has already become the best-selling car brand in the country. […]
Something to look forward to? Iceland in the Summertime
With much of the world in lockdown right now, there is still no reason why we can’t use the time spent indoors to look forward to happier times. And there is little doubt that there […]
Iceland: the world’s most peaceful country
Iceland remains the most peaceful country in the world, a position it has held since 2008 – Global Peace Index According to the Global Peace Index, Iceland is the most peaceful country in the world… […]
Top 5 places to see the Northern Lights in Iceland
February and March (near the solstice) are statistically better for spotting the Northern Lights than the darkest months of the year. So there is still time to plan that long weekend this year with the […]
Luxury travel in Iceland - A Luxury Travel Blog : A Luxury Travel Blog
“It is in Iceland’s authenticity that luxury can be discovered.” This month’s blog post comes from the cosy cocktail bar situated in the luxurious Canopy by Hilton hotel. It is a 4 star hotel (there are […]