A few years back I thought I knew some things about Iceland, and maybe I did. I have driven around the country and slept ...

Since the Tungudal Ski Area doesn’t open until 4:00 pm, lifties—who double as patrol—and reception—who triple as rentals and concessions—arrive by 3:30 pm to open the hill within thirty minutes. I ...

A popular summer ski resort until 2000, the area is now a 142sq mile nature reserve under the protection of the state of Iceland, and is home to bubbling clay pits, geysers, coloured mountains ...