May 15, 2015 • 6 min read
During the Viking Age, fortune-seeking Scandinavians traded and marauded across Britain, France, Germany, Russia and beyond. Some of the heartiest Vikings…
Sep 19, 2013 • 6 min read
You could be forgiven for mistaking Iceland's scenery for a sci-fi movie set. Boiling water blasts out of geysers, and cracks in the earth belch steam…
Feb 7, 2013 • 5 min read
Horses occupy a special place in Icelandic culture and they come into their own during the country's dramatic annual sheep round-up. Experience Iceland's…
Nov 20, 2012 • 4 min read
The spirit of expedition continues to thrive as travellers seek out epic journeys to broaden their minds and stimulate their senses. Winter months or…
Dec 6, 2011 • 3 min read
A swimsuit might not be at the top of your packing list when travelling to a country called Iceland, but the local, naturally heated swimming pools are…
Nov 3, 2011 • 3 min read
The stark beauty of Iceland's wild scenery. Photograph by David Noton
Aug 8, 2011 • 2 min read
'It started as a joke,' says Sigurdur Hjartarson, curator and founder of the world's only 'Phallological Museum,' located a couple dozen miles south of…
Aug 27, 2010 • 3 min read
Reykjavík may seem like a mystifying place, but this two-day itinerary will have you feeling like a hearty local.