Light in the North
Light in the North
Hólar Keeps History Alive
Hólar’s small population belies its importance in Icelandic history. With nine centuries of history, it would need ...
Andrew Scott Fortune
Akureyri Heart of the North
The dozen inhabitants in 1786, clinging to the side of Eyjafjörður, Iceland’s longest fjord, probably never imagined their brave struggle would ultimately resul...
Camping in Iceland
Whether backpacking, traveling in cars, motor-caravans, towing caravans or tent trailers or riding motorbikes or bikes, traveling around Iceland and camping ou...
Akureyri
Heart of the North
The dozen inhabitants in 1786, clinging to the side of Eyjafjörður, Iceland’s longest fjord, probably never imagined their brave struggle...
Hrafnseyri, the Birthplace of Jón Sigurðsson
Hrafnseyri, the Birthplace of Jón Sigurðsson
The man who laid the foundation of Iceland's independence and sovereignty
A small, very remote farm, on a mountains...
Rauða Húsið Elegant Eating
Rauða Húsið - Elegant Eating
Delicious dishes in the old town of Eyrarbakki at Rauða Húsið
What is better than a succulent lunch or a seafood dinner to comple...
Award-Winning West Fjords
Award-Winning West Fjords
The most famous unknown place in Iceland
It was for good reasons that the ‘Lonely Planet’ guide put this area in its list of the t...
Iceland at Your Fingertips
Iceland at Your Fingertips
Just a few years ago, Iceland was called ‘Europe’s Best Kept Secret’ but now the word is out and visitors from across the globe are ...
Eat from Eight till Late
Eat from Eight till Late
Eyrarbakki’s Rauða Húsið adds a Café and Bistro
It’s news when one of Iceland’s top restaurants opens a cosy café and bistro. Throu...
Kátur – Ferðafákar Riding Tours
Kátur - Ferðafákar
Riding Tours
Kátur - Ferðafákar is located a short distance from Akureyri, the capital of the North. We offer one- to two-hour guided ...
Iceland at Your Fingertips
Iceland at Your Fingertips
Just a few years ago, Iceland was called ‘Europe’s Best Kept Secret’ but now the word is out and visitors from across the globe are ...
Stafafell Guesthouse is a base to the rugged beauty of Lónsöræfi
WILDERNESS IN FULL COLOUR
Stafafell Guesthouse is a base to the rugged beauty of Lónsöræfi
Öræfi was Iceland’s most isolated district before the bridges t...
Fjöruhúsið is a relaxing setting for a break in Hellnar
Fjöruhúsið is a relaxing setting for a break in Hellnar
Snack in the Sun at Snæfellsnes
Fjöruhúsið is a relaxing setting for a break in Hellnar
Hikin...
The Land of Health
The Land of Health
Reykjavik Excursionsʼ Tours Take in Riding and Health Spas
That little rock in the Arctic that is Iceland might seem to have little to offe...
Esja Travel’s specialist tours cater to special interest groups
Photos, Food, Knitting or Yoga
Esja Travel’s specialist tours cater to special interest groups
Iceland’s Unique Photography
Travelling with a exper...
Akranes is for people who enjoy nature, culture, life and fun
They Love Life
Early Celtic pioneers made a good choice when they landed in Akranes and set up home. It’s a haven for nature lovers, bird lovers, beach lovers ...
Riding the North
Riding the North
Polar Hestar’s Summer Group Tours
Polar Hestar Tours of North Iceland is one of Iceland’s top destinations for an Icelandic horse riding expe...
Stay, eat and enjoy the life on Iceland’s northernmost outpost
Cross the Arctic Circle
Stay, eat and enjoy the life on Iceland’s northernmost outpost
Básar Guesthouse has two unique attributes: it has the Arctic Circle an...
Hotel Látrabjarg brings back the simple joys of life
PEACE WITH NATURE AND BIRDS Hotel Látrabjarg brings back the simple joys of life On Europe’s western–most tip, Hotel Látrabjarg is set amidst a photographer’s a...
The World’s Most Exclusive Watchmaker
The World’s Most Exclusive Watchmaker
They sell to the stars but are known only to the few
It is probably the world’s smallest watchmaker, lo...
Andrew Scott Fortune
Andrew Scott Fortune has worked in the publishing field since 1971. He is interested in expanding the possibilities offered by digital innovations but has his feet firmly in the country lifestyle.