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On The Road: Sandfell Öræfi
Of all the things Iceland is famous for, trees are not among them. Most Icelandic trees are shivering, skinny things, with branches close to the trunk, as if trying to cling to the ground through the gale-force winds of winter. But the…
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Iceland On Instagram: The Winner Of #GVPics
Another week, another Instagram competition! Except this week, we have an amazing prize. Two tickets to the Improv Iceland show, May 10th. You do not want to miss this. We recommend looking through all of the photographs under the hashtag #GVpics to…
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#GVPics Contest: Iceland’s First Days Of Summer
Looking out the window and seeing folks enjoying the sun in April is a rare sight. The sun that is, not the happy folks. It is approximately 11°C outside right now meaning no oversized furry coats anymore, just your most fashionable shades.…
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Opening Today: The Icelandic Photography Festival
The Icelandic Photography Festival is upon us for the third time, and this year it focuses on photo-books. The programme includes exhibitions, talks and portfolio reviews, and takes place at various venues in Reykjavík and Kópavogur. The festival seeks to strengthen the relationship between…
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PHOTOS: Not Nice Land
Hey everyone, the talented photographer Maciek Suchorabski has travelled around Iceland, taking photos along the way and put together what he calls the “Iceland: Not Nice Land” series. Check it out below! And after you’ve done that, check out Maciek’s tumblr and Facebook page,…
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Over The Glacier: Ice Hiking On Vatnajökull
Vatnajökull is the second largest glacier in all of Europe, covering 8% of Iceland’s land mass and dominating the southeast corner of the country. Visible only on clear days, the glacier’s peak sits atop a vast sheet of compacted snow and ice,…