Iceland escapes
Being one of the worlds most famous tourist attractions one can not help being a bit sceptical when browsing through all the brochures but still curiosity is aroused. Being there seeing it with your own eyes the only word to describe it is simply magic.
Mornings under the winter season are undoubtedly the best time to fully and, almost in solitude enjoy this paradise. Before letting yourself sink into the milky blue water don’t forget to put on a thick layer of the natural mud mask offered in large containers free of charge.
Iceland escapes
Parts of the FIlippa K design team recently spent some time on Iceland, an inspiring and fascinating country and a place that we had all always heard so many things about but never really been to. Iceland is intriguing in many aspects, the mythical and barren landscape, the creative culture and notorious hustle and bustle of capital Reykjavik are a few of the things that made us want to explore if the thesis of necessity being the birthplace of creativity is really true. Despite the hardships Iceland is experiencing financially it is amazing to still see the posture the culture is keeping, proving that true spirits can’t really be broken.
Iceland with a population of merely 320.000 offers an escape from the constant impressions and influences of our business society. Whether one comes to think about its glorious past or its more recent fashion and music scene, the sensation of history is always present.
The days on Iceland are so short and intense in winter time – in January the sun doesn’t rise until 11 o’clock and sets already at 4. Luckily the nights are long and full of opportunities! The ghostlike daytime of Reykjavik becomes alive when people return from work in the evening, the music is turned on and hungry stomachs are filled with fresh fish and local beer.
The excursions to discover the volcanic landscape and its wonders, such as the Geysir and Gullfoss waterfall, are as unavoidable as vital for your health and spirit. Thanks to this and the nightlife dullness is never present in tiny Reykjavik.
