There’s a particular kind of magic in standing on sand that feels like an entirely different world, with grains of volcanic history beneath your feet, the waves echoing like ancient rhythms, and the ...

From visiting glacier lagoons to hiking a volcano, these are the best things to do in Iceland, as recommended by local experts.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Travelers can visit the same landscapes that NASA astronauts trained on before their inaugural spacewalk. Courtesy Hörður ...

Iceland's famous Reynisfjara black sand beach is dramatically eroding due to unusually strong easterly winds this winter, with massive sections collapsing and most of the sand disappearing.

Iceland is a country of extremes. It’s an otherworldly place bordering on the supernatural where the threat of deadly volcanic eruption looms over all life as the country grows two centimetres apart ...

Charlotta María Hauksdóttir moved to California from her native Iceland in 2003, and has spent most of the intervening years trying to recapture the landscapes of her childhood. “After I moved away ...

Iceland's stunning snow snakes appear when wind blows loose snow into twisting shapes across dark beaches. Here's how to catch this rare natural spectacle on your winter trip.

Horseback riding in Iceland is a unique way to explore the island's diverse landscapes. The Icelandic horse, known for its small size and unique gait, makes it an ideal companion for traversing rugged ...

When we dream, people we know from our waking life often turn up in unusual places, doing things we never expected. Real life is a lot like that in the tiny town of Neskaupstadur, nestled in the ...

“Flying in over the black sand beaches and lava fields, I could see that Iceland had the rugged and unusual look we needed. “ Clint Eastwood’s description of his first encounter with the location for ...

We’ve all had, for the most part, a bit of a shit year. But at least that’s a struggle that we’re experiencing collectively. While the United States is seriously fumbling its response to the ...