Background Hafthor is a Grindevik native, one of the only residents who has lived there for over 50 years. He’s an expert on volcanoes and loves sharing his unique knowledge of Iceland’s lava flows. This is his story: Dailey Life After the devastation and lava flow from the 2023 eruption in Grindevik, Havthor was relocatedContinue reading “Hafthor – The Volcanologist”
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Svend – The Ice Cave Finder
Background Svend is an adventurer and has lived his life seeking the thrills the world provide. This is his story: Dailey Life As an expert ice cave finder in the Spring in Iceland, Svend searches the Katla glacier for signs of water draining into an opening in the ice. Even in the worst of weather,Continue reading “Svend – The Ice Cave Finder”
Michyal – The Glacier Guide
Background Michyal is a glacier hiking expert working in Iceland originally from Croatia. This is his story: Dailey Life Life on the glacier can be thrilling and unique, but for Michyal it became a way of life and a way to make a living. He loves to show people a good time, with light heartedContinue reading “Michyal – The Glacier Guide”
Martin – The Lava Guy
Background Martin is a Polish immigrant who lives in Iceland, working in the tourism industry as the only place in the world where real lava is made and handled. This is his story: Dailey Life Martin moved from Poland to Norway and finally now settled in Iceland. He’s a thrill seeker and loves to getContinue reading “Martin – The Lava Guy”
Hannah – The Sheep Farmer
Background Hannah is from Selfoss, Iceland and works as a farmer for most of the year. This is her story: Dailey Life Life in Iceland typically revolves around two things: tourism and farming. Hannah is involved in both. For part of the year she works as a guide showing tourists around the newly publicized CavesContinue reading “Hannah – The Sheep Farmer”
Geirr – The CODA
Background Geirr is a story teller and loves to connect with people. This is his story: Dailey Life Geirr is a child of deaf parents and as a result he’s developed incredible skills to adapt in life. His name, which means spear in old Icelandic, defines his dedication in life, to spear through any challengesContinue reading “Geirr – The CODA”
Freyja – The Natural Disaster Survivor
Background Freyja lives in Grindevik, Iceland a nearly deserted ghost town. This is her story: Dailey Life As a waitress in one of the town’s only remaining restaurants, Freyja despite living in a highly tourist visited country, doesn’t come across new people too often anymore. In 2023 a nearby volcano erupted and lava flowed nearlyContinue reading “Freyja – The Natural Disaster Survivor”
Herman – The Transient
Background Herman is a homeless man making his way on the streets of Santiago. This is his story: Dailey Life Every day is a struggle. It’s a struggle to get food, it’s a struggle to get cool, it’s a struggle to keep warm, it’s a struggle to find clean water to drink, every day isContinue reading “Herman – The Transient”
Tian Lo – The Asian Market Owner
Background Tian Lo has lived in Santiago for nearly a quarter of her life, yet still speaks very little of the local language. This is her story: Dailey Life Tian lo goes by Andi in Santiago, because it’s easier for people to pronounce. She was born in Shanghai, China and migrated from her country toContinue reading “Tian Lo – The Asian Market Owner”
Anyelo – The Dreamer
Background Anyelo is a Peruvian living in Santiago for the past year as a driver. This is his story: Dailey Life He left Peru over a decade ago seeking a better life, better wages, safer conditions and a better system. Yet in his heart Anyelo is still very much a hard core Peruvian. He talksContinue reading “Anyelo – The Dreamer”
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