We did a Puffin-watching boat tour in the bay. ... On our first day in Iceland, when we were at Thingvellir National Park, my dad told me this was where the fissure was.

Settle into a good read at the Nordic House. One of my favorite things to do when I first arrive in Reykjavik is to head to the Nordic House.Admittedly, it’s a bit of a walk from the downtown ...

Meanwhile, the puffin population in Iceland has declined drastically, from eight million in 1995 to 3.5 million in 2022, according to the South Iceland Nature Research Centre.

This week on Where’s It Wednesday, Emily takes us to Vik, Iceland — a small village of just 750 people, recommended by Your Place at 7 anchor Taylor Owen. Known for its stunning coastal location near ...

Patrons at 3 Frakkar, a restaurant in Iceland famous for its unique meat, ranging from whale to puffin. PHOTO: ELISA LIOE. But changing attitudes in Iceland towards whaling are driving the debate ...

In fact, according to Hansen, the average puffin population in Iceland has decreased by 70 percent over the last 30 years. While light pollution may be the most visible and easily blamed issue, ...

A small, rocky island off Iceland is home to the world’s largest breeding colony of Atlantic puffins. When breeding season is in full swing, around 1.5 million adults pair up and nestle into ...