Huffing and puffing my way up Hverfjall, a tuff ring volcano in northern Iceland, the only thing I could think about was the first run I attempted after having COVID in March 2020. Terrified of ...

Stories about elves and hidden people are among the most famous elements of Icelandic folklore, often portrayed abroad as evidence of lingering superstition. In reality, the tradition is far more ...

A towering sculpture of a man in a blue suit greets you at Safnasafnið, the Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum. (all photos by the author for Hyperallergic) AKUREYRI, Iceland — If you set out from ...

Nancy Marie Brown has traveled to Iceland 30 times in 35 years. The stony, often desolate country calls to her in screams and whispers. On her trips to the far north island nation, the East Burke ...

From the moment 4-year-old Cameron first stepped out into Glimmer in Spyro 2, he knew video games were going to play a central role in the rest of his life. Though he never planned to make it the ...

Inspired by the dramatic landscape of the Westfjords of Iceland in the 1800s and the region’s folklore, the psychological horror film “The Damned” so excels in creating a memorable atmosphere that the ...

The rich and distinctive heritage of Europe means that there's a wealth of holiday traditions to explore. We love Ireland, England and Iceland at any time of year, but the holidays are a great time to ...