Forget the ordinary Christmas. In Iceland, the holiday season is a wild ride filled with laughter, mischief, and a whole lot of fun. For 13 nights, a band of 13 mischievous brothers, the Yule Lads (known locally as Jólasveinar), take over. From stealing spoons to gobbling skyr, each Yule Lad has a unique quirk, ensuring a chaotic and unforgettable Christmas.
Iceland warmly embraces more than 1.7 million international visitors annually, presenting an array of unique and beautiful accommodations. If you’re seeking a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you can’t go wrong with Torfhús Retreat.
Iceland is known for its verdant landscape and stunning views. It’s also home to a variety of unique and impressive buildings, including the Grafarkirkja turf church, which is located in the Hofsós village.
With stunning landscapes and Instagram-worthy sunsets, Iceland is the place to go if you want to see some incredible views. While you’re here, though, you can’t afford to have your vision obstructed by brick and plaster. This is where Panorama Glass Lodge comes in.
Do you believe in elves? According to a report published by National Geographic in 2017, over 50 percent of Icelanders do! Considering the country’s mystical landscape, with its lava fields and mist-covered peaks, not to mention the Northern Lights, it’s not hard to understand why the Icelandic people would assume creatures like elves are present. What many visitors are surprised to see, though, is the extent of Icelanders’ beliefs.
New York-based photo artist Anya Anti is making waves with her newest conceptual photography project, “2.5 Seconds.” Anti, who was born in Ukraine, created this project with the goal of raising awareness about climate change. She accomplishes this with the use of allegorical figures placed against lush green backdrops and coupled with surreal symbolism.
Iceland has long maintained a reputation for being one of the most serene and otherworldly landscapes on the planet. The stark, natural beauty of this remote land has garnered more than just fleeting interest from tourists from all over the globe. For years, one of the key attractions has been the thermal pools and hot springs that populate the countryside. And, with the impending completion of what looks to be the Rolls Royce of outdoor luxury experiences, there will be even greater reason to visit.
We could all use a little bit of beauty right about now, couldn’t we? Take some time out of your day to bask in the sheer cinematic sumptuousness of the latest music video by Polish composer and pianist Hania Rani, who creates enthralling worlds with her singular sound.
On the southern coast of Iceland, near the tiny fishing village of Vík í Mýrdal, loom the enormous basalt stacks of Reynisfjara, keeping watch over one of the world’s most beautiful black sand beaches.
