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Tag Archives: Reykjavik
The Book Guardian
When I visit Reykjavik, Iceland, I often walk by the main municipal library on my way to my favorite little ramen joint just up the street, but I’ve never been inside. So, I was intrigued by this wonderful short documentary … Continue reading
Imagine Peace
The Imagine Peace Tower is a dramatic and moving memorial to John Lennon that was built by Yoko Ono on Viðey Island just off Reykjavik, Iceland. The monument consists of a round stone base with the words “Imagine Peace” inscribed in 24 … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Europe, Tourism
Tagged Iceland, John Lennon, Reykjavik, Winter Solstice, Yoko Ono
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Roll Away The Stone
Last year, Reykjavik-based Studio Granda architectural and design group won an unusual competition, sponsored by Akureyri, Iceland’s second city, to create a monument to mark the spot where the Arctic Circle crosses Icelandic territory. The winning design, called Hringur og Kúla, or … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Europe, Maps, Tourism
Tagged Akureyri, Arctic Circle, Grimsey, Iceland, Reykjavik
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Iceland Calling
Facebook recently reminded me that last year at this time I was back in Iceland for another amazing roadtrip. While my own photos are good enough souvenirs for me, the award-winning video below captures the moody majesty of the country … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Film, Photography, Tourism
Tagged Godafoss, Iceland, Myvatn, Reykjavik, Timelapse
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Iceland in Perspective
I was recently speaking with a friend about the joys of traveling around Iceland and the incredible emptiness of the rugged landscape. These NASA satellite images of the island nation do a much better job illustrating my point than I … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Maps, Photography, Tourism
Tagged adventure travel, Akureyri, Arctic, Iceland, Reykjavik
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American Gods
I’ve long been an evangelist for Neil Gaiman’s outstanding 2001 novel American Gods and I’m looking forward to the TV adaptation this year. If you haven’t gotten around to reading the book, get on the stick; it’s great fun and surprisingly relevant … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, Museums, Tourism, USA, Writing
Tagged Iceland, Neil Gaiman, novels, Reykjavik, Starz, Television
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Iceland Is Calling
I know that it may seem as though I am obsessed with Iceland; it’s just because I am. So, if you are not interested in magnificent scenery and natural wonders, look away now. Otherwise, watch this stunning short film titled … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Film, Photography, Tourism
Tagged Aurora Borealis, Iceland, Northern Lights, Reykjavik
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Officially Nobody
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
City Lights
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
Posted in Europe, Film, Photography, Tourism
Tagged Aurora Borealis, Iceland, Northern Lights, Reykjavik
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pssst…wanna buy a museum ?
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
