The 33-year-old has been working for almost a year at Kvennaathvarfið, a women’s shelter in Iceland's capital Reykjavik that has provided refuge for survivors of domestic violence since 1982.

Kvosin Downtown Hotel sits in the heart of Reykjavik, surrounded by historic ... allowing guests to try making traditional Icelandic dishes. Travelers staying in the Valkyrie Suite, one of the ...

Still, it's a pretty breathtaking sight, and if you're visiting Reykjavik in winter ... taking a tour with local companies like BusTravel Iceland or Reykjavik Excursions – some of which are ...