Author: Alexandra Hertell
The Great Wall of Iceland
When I first came to Iceland as a tourist two years ago, I was astonished at how friendly everyone was,…
To Warn or Not to Warn, That is the Question
I hail from a surfers’ paradise in the Caribbean, where the ocean gets rowdy and unpredictable with undertows and strong…
When in Iceland Do as the Icelanders
When one encounters a new culture, the best way to immerse yourself is with your palate. Sniff and taste your…
There’s a Whole Lot of Bumping Going On
For a newcomer, Reykjavik’s small size and even smaller downtown makes feeling like a local all the much easier. Once…
Why Try to be a Big Bad City Wolf?
It seems to me that the higher powers in Reykjavik are trying to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing. They…
Freedom in Pyrotechnics
I had never seen anything like it in my life. There was so much smoke everywhere it was hard to…