Iceland
Finding meaning and magic in the Westfjords of Iceland
As a carousel of cast iron skillets passes in front of me, you can hear the crackling fish skin and smell the buttery, briny aroma filling the air of the old converted stable. At a small tavern in the remote Westfjords of Iceland, I knew I was in my happy
Iceland Itinerary and Trip Recap: May 2021
Right as I got my first round of vaccinations, I started planning my first trip in over a year. Iceland had just opened back up to vaccinated visitors and since I had never been, it seemed like a no-brainer. So with 28 days to go, I started planning. Before COVID-19,
An Interview with Snorri Jónsson of 64° Reykjavík Distillery
A conversation with Snorri Jónsson about Iceland, drinking culture, and the environment.
What exactly is brennivín? This Icelandic spirit is full of history
The waitress comes up to the table, looks at my friends and me, and said, “you need a shot.” Without really giving us an option, she asks if we want to see the bottle before or after. I know myself; if I know what I’m about to drink, I’
An Unexpected But Enjoyable Stopover in Iceland
Update: WOW Air is no longer with us. They’ve gone to a farm upstate to play with the other airlines. What Happens When You Fly Budget Airlines A few months ago, I was on my way to Copenhagen for my latest jaunt and wound up with a stopover in
