Julio Rivera
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Walking, Reykjavik, and Urban Design
I walked farther than I thought in 5 months. Although I walk a lot at home,…
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Transitioning the Blog
It’s time to move ahead. Think of it as an expansion of what I’ve been writing…
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What do I Miss from Iceland?
I know the answer but it is difficult to describe and incomplete-but I’m carrying it with…
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Am I Going to Write More About Iceland now that I’m Home?
The short answer is yes I will be doing some more posts in the coming weeks.…
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Rephotography and an Affection for a Place
I’m often struck how things come together in unexpected ways. This post is about my love…
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When Your Lifeguard Wears a Parka
Swimming in Iceland–its a thing–don’t miss it if you go! My father teases me when I…
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Life without McDonald’s and Starbucks
Their absence is a complex thing that I’m still wrapping my head around I am not…
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Five Icelandic Sayings I’m Taking Home with Me.
Iceland is not the only place with great local expressions, and I enjoy great idioms in…
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Tourists in my Neighborhood
The summer season is over and things are getting quieter. As you may know, I travel…
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From Plokkfiskur to Arctic Char: My Adventures in Food and Grocery Stores
I mentioned to my class I have grown fond of plokkfiskur. The room suddenly changed and…
