The Stories of Iceland

See the Northern Lights in Iceland!

Posted by Marisa on September 12, 2020 | Featured

Most travelers look forward to seeing the wondrous Northern Lights in Iceland. Science calls them the Aurora Borealis when the sky glows with greens, blues, and sometimes reds, which look glorious against our wide-open skies and rugged landscapes. Perfect Instagram … Read More

The Icelandic sheep are our four-legged Vikings

Icelandic Sheep – Our Four-Legged Vikings

Posted by Marisa on July 20, 2020 | Featured

The Vikings brought sheep to Iceland over a thousand years ago. Now, the humans didn’t wear horns, but some of these four-legged Vikings did! And they have adapted and flourished into hardy, fluffy mainstays for Icelanders. They provide wool for … Read More … Read More

THE ELVES OF ICELAND

Posted by admin on November 16, 2019 | Featured | No Comments

Or the Hidden people like we Icelanders call them It is common knowledge that Icelandic people are superstitious by nature. I was raised in a family where the Elves were like part of the landscape and life in general. My … Read More

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A MODEL AT 81

Posted by admin on November 15, 2019 | Featured | No Comments

The famous Icelandic outdoor clothing company 66°North with their Keeping Iceland Warm since 1926 slogan recently received a job application different from most others. The application came from Ásdís Karlsdóttir, age 81 and living in Akureyri, for a modeling position. … Read More

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ICELANDIC GRAMMAR IS PRETTY TOUGH

Posted by admin on March 10, 2017 | Featured | No Comments

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