Tag Archives: Iceland

Natural Drama (for a change)

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

After days of political drama, high anxiety, and little sleep, I need some good old natural drama. Thank you Yannick Calonge for this amazing aerial footage of Iceland. Serendipitously, we were in country at the same time this September.

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Volcano Bread (sort of)

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Last month, I was lucky enough to spend a crisp Fall morning at Fontana geothermal baths on the shore of Laugarvatn in Iceland. While I was hanging about, I got to sample some pipping hot rugbraud as it was unearthed from its … Continue reading →

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Officially Nobody

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

When I was in Reykjavik last month, I stumbled upon Greek street artist INO working on this mural for the 2016 Wall Poetry festival in Iceland’s capital. On a break, he told me that he was planning to title the … Continue reading →

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City Lights

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

I was so lucky this week to have been in Iceland for what was an almost nightly manifestation of the Aurora Borealis. The amazing light show was even visible from our apartment in the heart of Reykjavik. For those of … Continue reading →

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Why Are You Going To Iceland Again

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

I was surprised by the number of people who asked why I was returning to Iceland for another visit. Although I’ve tried to adequately answer that question, I think that the short film below provides a much more succinct response. … Continue reading →

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You can Count On Iceland For Wind

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

I was randomly browsing Iceland photos when I stumbled upon these amazing images from Italian photographer Guiseppe Lo Schiavo. The aptly named series “Wind Sculpture” was shot last year around Iceland with just a simple thermal weather rescue blanket a … Continue reading →

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pssst…wanna buy a museum ?

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Ásmundarsalur is a small art museum often overlooked by visitors to Reykjavik even though it’s literally in the shadow of the Hallgrimskirkja the city’s number one tourist attraction. The building was purpose-built as an art gallery in 1933 by sculptor … Continue reading →

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Resurrected From The Sea

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

One of the many exciting activities for travelers in Iceland is a whale watching trip. There are lots of options around the country, including sailings from Reykjavik, Akureyri, and Dalvik, but the most popular tours are out of Húsavik in the … Continue reading →

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Every Airline Should Provide One

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

One of the perks of flying Icelandair for transatlantic passengers is the option for a free stopover in Iceland. Now the national carrier is offering to provide an individual travel friend during stopovers. February through April this year, flyers can … Continue reading →

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Reykjavik in Winter

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

If you’ve been tempted by glossy travel magazines to pay a visit to Reykjavik during the winter season, you best take a look at this video first. Filmed by Austrian journalists Sarah Brugner and Michael Luger, the short film captures … Continue reading →

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