E. Marie Valgarðsson

The Glittering Jewel

E. Marie Valgarðsson
The Glittering Jewel South East Iceland’s Vatnajökull Region The Vatnajökull region is a narrow stretch of land that lies just below Vatnajökull Glacier, spa...

Hotel Dyrhólaey

E. Marie Valgarðsson
There is an Icelandic expression that says “When you have such a great view, who needs pictures on your walls?”. The phrase echoed my feelings exactly as I arr...
VAX Design & Gifts

VAX Design & Gifts

E. Marie Valgarðsson
The Nordic influence continues at Vax Design & Gifts Entrepreneur Sandra Grétarsdóttir always dreamed of having a place of her own, where her creative ...
Visit Vatnajökull

Visit Vatnajökull

E. Marie Valgarðsson
A Truly Magnificent Region of South East Iceland The Vatnajökull region is the home of Vatnajökull Glacier, Europe’s largest glacier. The region, which embr...

Le Bistro

E. Marie Valgarðsson
Le Bistro A Taste of France in the Heart of Reykjavík Strolling along downtown Reykjavík’s famous Laugavegur shopping street is always a treat. Here you wil...

Katla Geopark

E. Marie Valgarðsson
Katla Geopark A destination for adventure Katla Geopark includes geological features of global significance. Over 150 volcanic eruptions have been recorded in...

Off the Beaten Path

E. Marie Valgarðsson
Off the Beaten Path Árnessýsla Heritage Museum at Eyrarbakki, South Iceland If you are looking for a quiet corner of Iceland that is not overrun by tourists, ...

Discover Hveragerði

E. Marie Valgarðsson
Discover Hveragerði Your First Stop Along Iceland’s Scenic South Coast Due to its precarious position astride an active geothermal area, the greenhouse commu...

E. Marie Valgarðsson

Never content to put down roots, Marie has lived in 12 different countries across Europe and Africa over the last 40 years, which contributes to her unique perspective of life and a broad appreciation of the many different languages and cultures she has had to adapt to over the years. In Iceland since 2007, Marie lives in Selfoss with her Icelandic husband and the last two of her children who have not yet flown the coop, an Icelandic sheepdog and two calico cats.