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How to hike to the volcanic activity in Geldingadalir at Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland
On the evening of March 19th, an eruption began on the Reykjanes Peninsula. It was not a surprise as thousands of earthquakes had shaken
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Mar 21, 20215 min read
Kópavogur town
Kópavogur is the largest town in Iceland and comes second in size only to the capital Reykjavik.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Dec 2, 20182 min read
Hafnarfjörður town
Hafnarfjörður consists mostly of residential areas and two relatively large industrial areas in addition to the crucial harbor.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Dec 1, 20182 min read
Gerður Kristný, the Language of Inspiration
Gerður Kristný is Iceland's best-loved poet today. This beautiful, quiet woman with her legendary and quirky sense of humour has already won
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Nov 2, 20184 min read
Guðrún Gísladóttir, loving the Force of Nature
As a professor of Geography at the University of Iceland Guðrún Gísladóttir is in a unique position to observe the impact of Icelanic nature
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Jan 15, 20187 min read
Guðmundur Guðmundsson, Iceland’s Golden Handball Coach
Iceland's favorite athlete is Guðmundur Guðmundsson, one of the most victorious handball coaches to come from our tiny island.
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Jan 1, 20187 min read
Þórhallur Másson, the Coarseness is Beautiful
The Highland is where the forces of nature are at their most extreme.
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Dec 30, 20174 min read
Steinn Jónasson, the French Village in Iceland
The East-fjords have been inhabited since the earliest settlement of Iceland – but too remote, too isolated...
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Dec 22, 20175 min read
Soffía Auður Birgisdóttir, A View to the Mighty Glacier
Nine years ago one of Iceland's most prominent literature academics, Soffía Auður Birgisdóttir, moved to Hornafjörður when her husband
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Dec 2, 20174 min read
Unnar Geir Unnarsson, on Returning Home
Earlier this year he returned to his hometown after seventeen years away to head the area's Cultural Centre.
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Nov 26, 20174 min read
Ólafur Jón Arnbjörnsson, from a Room With a View
The Icelanders have always found Keflavík a bit odd and the inhabitants different from the other islanders. There might be some truth in it
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Nov 20, 20176 min read
Jenný Lára Arnórsdóttir, The Whole Country is My Playground
Every year quite a number of young Icelanders complete their education in dramatic arts abroad, most often in London.
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Nov 20, 20175 min read
Oddný Harðardóttir MP, Garður was our Whole World
Here is where the politician Oddný Harðardóttir MP, was born and raised. Here is where she still lives
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Nov 18, 20174 min read
Lára Halla Maack, cultivating Roses in Iceland
Mosfellsbær is possibly the strangest town in Iceland. Located just north of Reykjavík with a population of approximately 9000
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Nov 16, 20175 min read
Hreinn Friðfinnsson: The Poet Amongst Artists
The Icelandic farmer’s son who became an Internationally renowned Conceptual Artist
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Nov 15, 20176 min read
Lúðvík Smárason, living the Freedom
Lúðvík Smárason, a fisherman, a teacher, a carpenter and a construction engineer was born and bred in Hellissandur and later at Rif
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Nov 14, 20174 min read
Ísólfur Gylfi Pálmason, the Director of Natural Wonders
When you meet the Ísólfur Gylfi Pálmason, you are also meeting a former member of parliament and a musician, a former athlete and a teacher.
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Nov 14, 20174 min read
Halldór Bragason, A Purpose in Life
Founder of the Reykjavík Blues Festival and now an honorary member of the Icelandic Blues Festival
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Nov 2, 20175 min read
Gísli Víkingsson, The Question of the Whales in Icelandic Waters
So, when we are being accused by the international community of destroying significant species, the propaganda has no substantiation.
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Nov 1, 20178 min read
Eliza Reid: The Canadian Girl most Icelanders want as their First Lady
At the beginning when I was starting to speak very basic Icelandic it felt silly, but you have to go through it
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Nov 1, 20177 min read
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