Commonly referred to as the “Land of fire and ice”, the Ring road of Iceland is a picturesque masterpiece and there is a no better visual interpretation of untouched beauty. As a first time traveller to the country abundant in natural … Read More
Whether you’re coming to Iceland to see the Northern Lights or experience the famous geothermal spas, the more urban delights of Reykjavík should not be forgotten. The capital of Iceland, Reykjavík can trace its beginnings all the way back to … Read More
The Icelandic one is an atypical northern population. It has some characteristics that I would define Mediterranean. One for all, punctuality. In Finland they told me that if I wanted to be on time I should have been at an … Read More
The alarm-clock rings at nine in the morning. It’s pitch dark. It snowed when we arrived yesterday evening and it kept on snowing all night long. Húsavík is covered in immaculate snow. On the slope of the mountain behind the … Read More
Our flight to Húsavík is late. There’s a little snowstorm in Reykjavík, maybe that’s the reason for this delay. While we’re waiting, Giuditta and I have all the time to keep on surprising on how here things are informal, sometimes … Read More
It’s a spring day, year 1999, I’m not 12 yet. An insert of the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera is there, on the sofa of my dining room. On the front page I see a wooden house, coloured in dark … Read More
Iceland is known as one of the most peaceful places on earth. Leading the way in terms of gender equality, Iceland’s liberal culture makes everything easy for solo woman travellers as well. Its flawless natural beauty, artistic culture, vibrant music … Read More
Iceland is not the usual travel destination: on this island half the way between Europe and North America, just below the Arctic Polar Circle, all natural elements coexist in perfect harmony. Geysers, volcanos, arctic storms, black sand beaches, midnight sun … Read More
In the Southern Lands – or Suðurland – one of Iceland’s eight regions, a small village called Vík í Mýrdal is located. As for the last statistics, the village counts 291 inhabitants. There are not many highlights in the village … Read More