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Fairytale-Like Pictures Of Horses Living In Extreme Iceland Conditions

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 13:45:31 +0300

There is a mystical quality about snow and ice, which is perhaps is what makes Iceland such a captivating location. New York City based photographer and filmmaker Drew Doggett, managed to capture a sliver of this magic in his new photo series ‘In the Realm of Legends,’ documenting the wild horses that rove the island.

After 10 Days In Iceland, My Life Won’t Be The Same Again

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 10:24:19 +0300

Iceland is a country that has long been on William Patino's bucket. After day 1 all his expectations were met. After a full 10 days he knew life wouldn’t be the same again. Standing under the Northern Lights as they dance across the sky, absorbing the fresh spray beneath a towering waterfall with no one else in sight, or simply walking along a black sand beach as the ocean roars and crashes to the earth.

The Protectors Of Iceland

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 10:49:06 +0300

Ásgeir Jón Ásgeirsson did these paintings for the album “Með Vættum” by the Icelandic metal band Skálmöld. The inspiration comes partly from Heimskringla, an Icelandic Saga, but also from the amazing lyrics written by Snæbjörn Ragnarsson. The album tells the story of an unknown heroine who grows up with the wights (mythical creatures), protecting the land from harm.

Fjaðrárgljúfur, The Most Beautiful Canyon in the World

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 14:14:44 +0300

Have you eve seen a canyon so beautiful? Fjaðrárgljúfur is a canyon in south east Iceland that's known for its breathtaking beauty. It's up to 330 feet deep and about one-and-a-quarter kilometers long, with a river called Fjaðrá flowing through it. Created by a progressive erosion of flowing water from glaciers through rocks, the canyon has been hallowed out for millions of years. The walking path along the eastern edge offers stunning views over both the plains and the glacial brooks below. Here are some of our favorite photos of the must-visit destination.

The Most Unusual Mayor in the World

Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:57:21 +0400

Jón Gnarr is the current mayor of Iceland's capital city Reykjavík and there is a lot about him that makes him different from normal politicians.