The birds spend most of their lives in the open ocean. Observing birds at sea is nearly impossible, so much about puffins remains a mystery. Ecologists like Erpur Snær Hansen, who leads a team at the ...

A recent study reveals the alarming rate at which glaciers are disappearing worldwide, reinforcing the urgency of the UN's ...

Southeast Iceland's Svartifoss, or Black Falls, sits in the Skaftafell nature reserve in Vatnajökull National Park. Formed by volcanic activity, this unique waterfall has about a 65-foot drop ...

Iceland is famous for wild, rugged nature-volcanoes, canyons, waterfalls, hot springs, Northern Lights. Guests can now stay in a remote stretch of nature and observe all in glass walled cabins.

Update: No commercial whaling for fin whales—a threatened species—occurred in Iceland in 2019, 2020, and 2021. In 2022, the Hvalur whaling company resumed activities, and 148 fin whales were killed.

Mother Nature really outdid herself with Iceland. "Majestic," "awe-inspiring" and "unbelievable" are words that may come to mind as you tour the waterfalls, volcanoes, fjords and glaciers that ...

This more remote part of Iceland offers visitors a deep dive into its fascinating history and authentic culture. From fiery festivals to nature's most dazzling "sky-dance", interest in the night ...