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

Ah, velkomin to Iceland! My name is Otto the Viking — no, not a raider or warrior anymore, though I like to think my ancestors would be proud of how I conquer the day with stories instead of swords. These days, I lead travelers through the Golden Circle, one of Iceland’s most famous and breathtaking

Ah, velkomin! My name is Otto the Viking, and if you’ve found your way here, chances are you’re curious about walking on ice older than your family tree. Today, I’ll take you—through my eyes and boots—on an adventure across Sólheimajökull, one of Iceland’s most accessible and awe-inspiring glaciers. Whether you’re dreaming of your first ice