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History and legend on Papey, the eastern island of monks and puffins

Papey, a two-square-kilometre island near Iceland’s east coast, blends tales of early religious settlers with a legacy of Norse habitation and thriving seabird life.

7 August 20262 min read

Icelandic Life

Djúpivogur’s maritime legacy and quiet rhythms on Iceland’s east fjords

Djúpivogur, set amid the fjords of eastern Iceland, reflects a blend of trading history, local art, and the distinctive slow movement ethos. The town’s daily life is shaped by the sea, commerce, and a climate unlike most of Iceland.

26 June 2026