Throughout our trip, we had a few instances of some pretty bad luck… I was a little nervous to go on this trip because I knew that the loch ness monster was an urban legend in Iceland, and I have always been scared of seeing it. When I was standing on a cliffside overlooking...
On day six of our trip to Iceland, we were driving along the Eastern coast of the island. We stopped at a few beaches along the way to our final destination. At one of the beaches, there was a super cool rock formation that was not far off shore. Our friend Brian had snow...
On day five of our Iceland trip, we visited the Goðafoss waterfall. While we were there, I decided to record audio of the relaxing water sounds. The waterfall was huge and beautiful. I wanted to get pictures of it from as many angles as possible, but because of fences, you could only go so...
On our last full day in Iceland, some of us on the trip decided to spend the day in the city of Reykjavik which ended up being a very eventful day. The main thing that we wanted to do that day was get tattoos! I thought it would be a really fun souvenir, and...
The Icelandic Yule Lads, known as “Jólasveinar” in Icelandic, are a mischievous bunch of characters who play a central role in Icelandic Christmas traditions. According to folklore, these Yule Lads are the sons of Gryla, a fearsome giantess, and her husband Leppaludi. Each year, they descend from their mountain home one by one in...
Exploring Icelandic snack foods is like going on a tasty adventure, where every bite is a surprise waiting to be discovered. From salty to sweet, Iceland has snacks for every craving. Whether you’re munching on the famous licorice, crunching on local potato chips, or enjoying creamy skyr-based treats, each snack gives you a peek...
One of my favorite parts of Iceland was exploring the incredible waterfalls. My two favorite waterfalls were the Glymur and Godafoss, which I am going to highlight in this story! Trekking to the lower viewpoint of Glymur waterfall in the midst of winter was an expedition into a world transformed by the season’s icy...
Throughout my time in Iceland, I got to experience many different foods that are unique to Iceland and I have not seen in the United States. As the chilly Icelandic winds swept across the cozy café patio, my friends and I huddled around a rustic wooden table, each clutching a steaming mug of Swiss...
part i Audio Storytelling part ii Audio Story Reflection part iii. Eat Your Heart Out Beethoven ★★★★★ Part iv Daily Creates Archive...
edited sound of snow and walking with crampons Stepping onto the glacier, I felt a rush of exhilaration mingle with a tinge of apprehension. The ice stretched out before me, vast and imposing, its surface adorned with shimmering patterns carved by nature’s hand. With each step, the crunch of snow beneath my feet echoed...