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 ...

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 ...

In Elves and Fairies: A Short History of the Otherworld, Matthias Egeler follows the huldufólk from the wild places of ...

The Yule Cat has to be one of the most interesting Christmas beasts. Coming from Icelandic folklore, it's surrounded by mystery, and serves as a holiday cautionary tale - equal parts cute and ...

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 ...