Let’s start with music. Icelandic soundscapes echo our landscape—haunting, powerful, and full of contrasts. From ancient Viking chants to the ethereal voices of Björk and Sigur Rós, music here is an elemental force. When I guide tours through Þingvellir, I sometimes bring a small Bluetooth speaker and play “Samskeyti” by Sigur Rós. The piano seems

Ah, velkomin! Pull your coat tight—the wind bites sharper here, doesn’t it? You’re standing on Icelandic soil now, where the land itself breathes stories. I’m Otto the Viking, your guide through the myths and mist that linger between our mountains and lava fields. Today, we’re not chasing waterfalls or glaciers. We’re chasing whispers—of trolls, elves,

When people join my tours, they come expecting waterfalls, glaciers, and geysers — but by the end of the trip, it’s often the food they can’t stop talking about. Icelandic cuisine is more than fuel for adventure; it’s a living story of survival, tradition, and a deep respect for the land and sea. So grab

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to explore Iceland through the eyes of someone who calls it home, let me take you along for a day in my boots — weathered, waterproof, and always dusted with a bit of volcanic ash. The day starts early, before the tourists wake and the light has fully

Halló, traveler! I’m Otto the Viking, and today we’re going to chase the two mighty forces that shaped my homeland—fire and ice. Nowhere else on Earth do these opposites live side by side so dramatically. Here in Iceland, volcanoes breathe beneath glaciers, lava flows meet frozen rivers, and the land still forges itself before our

Sæll, traveler! I’m Otto the Viking, and today I’m letting you in on a few of Iceland’s best-kept secrets. You’ve probably heard of Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, and Skógafoss—beautiful, yes, but often swarming with camera-wielding explorers. If you’re like me and crave the sound of rushing water without the crowd, follow my lead. Let’s journey off the