bits and pieces from the northern island.
If it’s true that Mark Twain said, Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in, it’s also true that Icelanders probably think their Heaven must work differently from Twain’s ideal: otherwise, why would they be so stubborn with their dog bans? The yearly celebrations … Read the full article →
Incredibly enough, I have been reading some inexplicable negativity towards recent news about Iceland’s online participation in the revision of the Constitution. The debate originated yesterday, when an article written by Alda Sigmundsdóttir (brilliant author of The Iceland Weather Report) for AP – Associated Press, circulated all over the web and it was in several … Read the full article →
In the home country, new hopes appear to be surging from the depths, washing in waves the soiled consciences of many. The latest local elections didn’t compliment our current ruling coalition, which is undoubtedly only fair and good. At the long last, that lousy government of ours is starting to show some tangible sign of … Read the full article →
Peak season is around the corner. With all the mess good old Eyjafjallajökull caused last year, potential visitors may still be concerned about a trip to Iceland. However, eruptions able to disrupt air traffic as it happened in 2010 are relatively rare, so there are no actual reasons to be afraid. For whoever is interested … Read the full article →
I have yet much to learn about Iceland myself, but I’m starting to know about some very basic things. When sometimes people — especially of older generations — ask embarrassing questions about the country and its inhabitants, I feel confused. Because Iceland still feels a god-forsaken dot in the middle of nowhere to them and … Read the full article →
One of the things I have acknowledged about Iceland is the fact many Icelanders have a somewhat not yet fully developed relationship with pets, dogs in special way. I reckon more than a few locals stupidly — yes! — consider pets as luxury products, like cars, designer knick-knacks and other ornaments. They get a pet … Read the full article →
It’s true: I’m still wearing double socks and I wouldn’t dare going out without a scarf or two. But it doesn’t matter, ’cause I’m a sissy and everybody knows it. Today is the First Day of Summer in Iceland. And this year this date marks also the start of Easter celebrations. Jeez, it’s Thursday already. … Read the full article →