Music, Art, and Literature: A Traveler’s Icelandic Cultural Guide
Let’s start with music. Icelandic soundscapes echo our landscape—haunting, powerful, and full of contrasts. From ancient Viking chants to the ethereal voices of Björk and Sigur Rós, music here is an elemental force. When I guide tours through Þingvellir, I sometimes bring a small Bluetooth speaker and play “Samskeyti” by Sigur Rós. The piano seems […]
A Day with a Local Guide: What It’s Like to Explore Iceland with a Native
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to explore Iceland through the eyes of someone who calls it home, let me take you along for a day in my boots — weathered, waterproof, and always dusted with a bit of volcanic ash. The day starts early, before the tourists wake and the light has fully […]
Beginner’s Guide: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike
Ah, velkomin! My name is Otto the Viking, and if you’ve found your way here, chances are you’re curious about walking on ice older than your family tree. Today, I’ll take you—through my eyes and boots—on an adventure across Sólheimajökull, one of Iceland’s most accessible and awe-inspiring glaciers. Whether you’re dreaming of your first ice […]