Category Archives: EN

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Honest words

Posted on 2015-02-11 by Oliver

In a recent interview US president Obama conceded that the USA behaves on our planet like a bully in would in a school yard. His words: Now, I also think that if we were just resorting to that and we … Continue reading →

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Fairfax County (VA): Thou shalt install proper crosswalks

Posted on 2015-01-16 by Oliver

… and traffic lights for pedestrians. Honestly, I now know what Americans mean by “going the extra mile”. I have seen at the very least three cross junctions with only two crosswalks. Takes no degree in mathematics or deep knowledge … Continue reading →

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Only in Germany

Posted on 2014-12-21 by Oliver

… will it matter to the vain to proudly carry a “Dr.” (used for PhD and other doctoral degrees) in front of their names. It’s not like you’re forced to put it there, it’s very often literally abused to convey … Continue reading →

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Footage of the eruption in Iceland

Posted on 2014-10-02 by Oliver

A friend and colleague sent me the following link: youtu.be/8cICS9MtRRw. // Oliver

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Is God great?

Posted on 2014-09-28 by Oliver

Just a thought-experiment. Monotheistic faith seem to emphasize that their respective deity is great. In particular in the Islamic world the respective phrase is used quite a lot. I assume that’s “great” in the sense of big or in the … Continue reading →

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Why you’ll want to visit Iceland #15

Posted on 2014-09-23 by Oliver

Friendly young folk. I’d also like to officially introduce to all you Icelanders a new word I created: kindaljósfaðir. That is a male person helping sheep to give birth to lambs. It’s the logical modification of the most beautiful Icelandic … Continue reading →

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Why you’ll want to visit Iceland #14

Posted on 2014-09-19 by Oliver

Breathtaking views around Þingvellir (literally: ting field). By the way, the ting, that is the Germanic tribal gathering, and the English word thing are directly related. A thing (or ting) originally used to be a judicial matter to be discussed … Continue reading →

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Brave man!

Posted on 2014-09-16 by Oliver

Yasiin Bey, aka Mos Def, endured on camera what the hunger strikers in Gitmo have to endure while being force fed. Kudos to the man for this bravery. Go watch the clip, if you dare. // Oliver

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Why you’ll want to visit Iceland #13

Posted on 2014-09-15 by Oliver

Geysirs and hot springs. By the way: the prototypical Geysir that gave its name to all of its kind only erupts irregularly now. What most tourists don’t realize is that the one that erupts regularly and which they see is … Continue reading →

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Why you’ll want to visit Iceland #12

Posted on 2014-09-11 by Oliver

Beautiful motives all around. This one could be the wallpaper in a popular desktop environments, for example. Gute Gründe Island einen Besuch abzustatten #12 Bildhübsche Motive. Dies hier könnte beispielsweise das Hintergrundbild einer bekannten Desktopumgebung sein.

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Why you’ll want to visit Iceland #11

Posted on 2014-09-07 by Oliver

Gullfoss (literally: golden waterfall). This mighty waterfall is one of the Golden Circle’s tourist attractions. Its sheer power and size as well as its history are compelling. Gute Gründe Island einen Besuch abzustatten #11 Gullfoss (wortwörtlich: Goldwasserfall, bzw. goldener Wasserfall). … Continue reading →

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Evil Icelanders :)

Posted on 2014-09-03 by Oliver

They always set off those volcanos with names hard to pronounce for international journalists. This time Bárðarbunga, which indeed has nothing at all to do with Silvio Berlusconi. Why can’t they set off Hekla or Katla? Those are relatively easy … Continue reading →

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Why you’ll want to visit Iceland #10

Posted on 2014-09-02 by Oliver

Svartifoss (literally: black waterfall). This waterfall is an interesting sight because of its rock structures. It’s a light hike into the Skaftafell national park which offers other attractions, too (including camping grounds). The photo shows it form afar to tease … Continue reading →

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Why you’ll want to visit Iceland #9

Posted on 2014-08-30 by Oliver

Fjallsárlón (literally: mountain river lagoon). Quite spectacular in its own right although smaller than Jökulsárlón. It’s on the way between Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón. Gute Gründe Island einen Besuch abzustatten #9 Fjallsárlón (wortwörtlich: Bergflußlagune). Auf ganz eigene Weise großartig, auch wenn … Continue reading →

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Why you’ll want to visit Iceland #8

Posted on 2014-08-27 by Oliver

Jökulsárlón (literally: glacial river lagoon). Setting for two Bond movies and overall just spectacular. I am not providing photos of all its grandeur because you need to experience it yourself 😉 They’ve got birds, too. Gute Gründe Island einen Besuch … Continue reading →

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Why you’ll want to visit Iceland #7

Posted on 2014-08-24 by Oliver

Solidified lava formations all across the country (this is near Hraunfossar and Barnafoss). You have to check out Hraunfossar and Barnafoss anyway, they’re impressive, especially the Hraunfossar. Gute Gründe Island einen Besuch abzustatten #7 Erstarrte Lavaabdrücke überall im Lande (das … Continue reading →

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Why you’ll want to visit Iceland #6

Posted on 2014-08-21 by Oliver

Bubbling hot mud pools at Seltún and elsewhere. Gute Gründe Island einen Besuch abzustatten #6 Blubbernde heiße Schlammlöcher bei Seltún und anderswo.

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Why you’ll want to visit Iceland #5

Posted on 2014-08-17 by Oliver

Old houses in Árbæjarsafn (Árbæ-collection). There you can see how Icelanders lived through the centuries. I also recommend visiting the National Museum (Þjóðminjasafn Íslands) and the Saga Museum (or alternatively the museum about Egill Skallagrímsson in Borgarnes). Gute Gründe Island … Continue reading →

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Anders “Fokk” Rasmussen: Iceland crucial to NATO

Posted on 2014-08-15 by Oliver

Helvítis fokking fokk! The NATO flag was flying at the ministry of foreign affairs, approximately a hundred meters from our office here in Reykjavík, on Wednesday. I pointed it out to my colleagues who hadn’t recognized it while we took … Continue reading →

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Why you’ll want to visit Iceland #4

Posted on 2014-08-13 by Oliver

Enchanting sunsets in summer towards the North around midnight by the seashore (and while resting your feet and legs into hot water near the Seltjarnanes lighthouse). Gute Gründe Island einen Besuch abzustatten #4 Bezaubernde sommerliche Sonnenuntergänge Richtung Norden um Mitternacht … Continue reading →

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