I spent 3 weeks in Iceland and half of that time in the Westfjords. Once I got there I couldn't make myself leave. You are living a dream. I'll never forget sitting by the water, completely alone watching whales feed in a bay. No traffic noise. Just the wind. Stunning county
I just visited and intend to move there. It's like living used to be 40 years ago. When is unknown, but I hope to move the pieces into place. Anyway, the point of my reply was the incredible silence that I heard walking through the mountains. No birds, no motors/engines, just the wind. Perplexing, yet so amazingly satisfying and pure.
I feel this. I was so unhappy with my life in Boston and visited Finland numerous times and decided to figure out how to leave and now I've been living in Finland for 3 years.
Oh wow, you actually made the jump! I’ve just subbed to your channel, but what was the most surprising or difficult thing to get used to? After 3 years do you feel you’re home?
I wished I had the courage to pursue my dreams when I was younger instead of listening to other people who said those dreams were silly and weird . You are a wise beyond your years person, continue to follow your heart.
I had a puncture on my van in Isafjordur and a man imerged from no where with a 4 foot crow bar and broke my wheel off for me. Then the puncture repair place re-opened to fix my tyre, couldn't have been in need of help in a better place. Lovely people lovely place.
Oh my God I worked in LA in the film industry got fed up move to a small little mountain town in Colorado never been happier. The remoteness and silence can be very magical at times
I too live in a small Colorado mountain town for the past 25 years and I love it here! The downside it has been discovered and now houses in town start at 500k. I’m fortunate to be a builder and own my house on a small acreage and being an introvert I don’t have to prove it to any naysayers.
So similar to me. Im from the UK and I'd wanted to move to Norway ever since I first vitsited it in 2009, and last October I finally moved to a small village in the arctic, about 100km south of Tromsø.
@@ianwalker4803 Good luck. I got out of the UK just in time before brexit hit. Now you will probably have to get a work visa. But I thoroughly recommend it if you can.
I lived in Westfjords as a child. I lived on a farm and going to Ísafjörður was like "going to the town". It was so much life and experience visiting there. My favorite place at that time was the toy store. I don't know if there is another store like that today. I miss the old toy and book stores that i don't see anymore today in down towns.
Would you live in a remote Icelandic village? Leave a comment below 👇👇👇 0:00 Intro 0:32 Landscape Footage 1:13 Decision to move 1:39 House footage 1:50 House Breakdown 2:23 River shot 3:03 Daily Routine 3:33 Cost Breakdown 4:12 More Landscape Footage 5:14 Advice
Actually, I DO live in Ísafjordur. Being born and raised there I simply belong, and always have. I have lived in other places, from Africa to Scotland - and even near the 'navel of the Universe' (Reykjavik). A mere 6 years ago I moved back home. CONTENT is the word that describes my current situation.
@@IsleyReust, yes - I am Örn's older brother. Last Sunday we celebrated his "Stórafmæli" (Grand Birthday) of 70 years. I hope you remain happy and content in Ísafjordur.
Not really. I’m sure everyone there knows everyone else. If you want anonymity you’d be better off in a big city. You’ll just be another face in the crowd.
@@davereiland9921 pretty obvious you have absolutely no clue what's going on inside an introvert, speak for yourself if you're going to say something, shut up otherwise
@@electricwizard5747 why so angry internet guy? Please tell me what’s going on inside introverts that makes being known to everyone in an isolated society would be a good thing.
Iceland has always been one of my dream destinations.The landscapes are extremely breathtaking.The people are kind of living in a laidback way compared to other countries where there’s always a concept of being successful,strive harder,etc.
@@eUK95 Milan-Bergen, then ferry (Smyril) through Shetland, Faroe and finally Iceland. 54 hours on the ship. The way back was directly Iceland-Denmark. This was in 2005... maybe now they changed round
Don`t see myself living in such a remote village for a longer period of time- but I would definitely like to visit Iceland as a tourist. I grew up in a small place myself, moved to Oslo at the age of 22 for studies. NO intention of going back in the near future. I guess I have become an urban person, I would be very easily bored down there now, few people around. At the same time, I am able to enjoy solitude and beautiful nature if I want to, as there are plenty of hiking opportunities in the vast woodlands north of the Oslo. So I would say that I need both the energy and the diversity of people in the city AND every now and then the solitude of going into the woods, whenever I have to "clear my mind".. Greetings from Oslo
You can always live in a tiny village about an hour or so from the nearest town, then you can work in the city while still living in a place like this. For example you could live in Standal, Western Norway, and work in either Florø or Førde (about an hour’s drive), or you could live in Olden, Western Norway and work in Stryn (about 20 minutes by car).
@@reiffmeister9792 Yes, this always comes to mind. If a person day trades (like I do), then they could conceivably live in a place like this. I just gotta get better at it and bring in some REAL cash.
My grandmother lived there and I used to ski there every year. There is so much beauty on that whole North West (Vestfjardarkjalki) part of the country, it's kind of an island of it itself.
Ugh. Iceland is such a beautiful place. I had the wonderful privilege of traveling through Iceland for a few trips while traveling and let me just say WOW. You all are truely blessed for such a wonderful place to live. I would move in a instant...BUT :)
Video about ísafjörð thumbnail of bolungarvík because it's way more beautiful. shows 3 seconds of ísafirði and the rest is just random place in the west fjords haha love it
Being of Icelandic descent, I’ve long felt a pull back to the homeland. This video helped me understand a bit more as to why that may be. Stunningly beautiful place
I'm Icelandic, and my roots are in the Westfjords. Even though I've never lived there myself, every time I go there, I wish I didn't have to leave. It's so beautiful and peaceful.
For sure - absolutely! Wonderful Ísafjörður - Westfjords and Iceland! I seeking for calm, peaceful, so quiet, remote and isolated places and countries... escape the crowds...
@3:38 I like how she just walked up to the stream and drank water out of her hand. Life is good, woman. I would love to live there for one or two years to really experience that lifestyle and the climate. I live in a tropical climate where the humid is just too much for me.
A friend of mine lived in Iceland in the 80s, had a relationship and a child out there. Her partner died and she moved back to London with her son. She said what she missed most about Iceland were the mountains she could see from her kitchen.
We, my sister, my middle son and I, went to Reykjavik in February 2020 - my birthday treat to myself and I absolutely loved it, had planned to go back this year but thanks COVID-19... so when I do return I’m heading for the western fjords and northern Island. Everyone was so helpful and kind, our Airbnb host was a dote, very helpful and made sure everyday that we were ok and enjoying our stay. If you get the opportunity to visit - take it, you won’t be disappointed 🇮🇪❤️ 🇮🇸
I was going to go July 2020....but Covid. 😔 I do plan to go this July 2021. I have both shots now. Iceland should be open soon to those with proof of both shots. How was the weather in February?
@@johnmca5643 It's closed to anyone who is not from a country within EES/EFTA or Andorra, Monaco, San Marino or the Vatican and February is on average around 0 degrees Celsius and about 4 hours of daylight
Isley get a board however wide you like and as long as your current countertop and use a milk crate on each side to prop it up giving you an extra shelf and two cubby holes to store things as well as making it a better height for you . This board could be placed below the table and even your refrigerator, if the wall plugs allow for this. :) Oh, yes, I did enjoy your video and will subscribe. Also, I like your advice about being passionate about moving, something right now that I am seriously considering doing.
Iceland is a fascinating, unique and beautiful country. I was obsessed with it growing up here in England and eventually visited in my early 20s. I would have moved there myself but the lack of trees and especially 24 hour darkness I would not cope with, I suffer with Seasonal Affective Disorder. Thank you for sharing this video, was great to watch
Yes I would love to live there with out a doubt. Such magical place, all Iceland seems like a perfect place. I understand that it's not a place for everybody due the weather but I would go for it, so peaceful and full of nature. Cheers from Argentina.
Years ago I saw some aviation videos about landing in Isafjordur and decided I was going to visit it one day. Well, this summer, I did! I took a cruise around Iceland. It’s a very beautiful and fascinating country and Isafjordur and the Westfjords are absolutely stunning. i suffer from SAD and I don’t think I could handle the darkness in winter, but it was wonderful to visit.
Ahh..40 years ago I lived in Stykkisholmur for a year teaching piano, 30 years ago I lived with partner and 3year twins for 2 years on Vestmannaeyjar again teaching piano. The greatest mistake of my life was returning back to London - I couldn't separate from my twins. So many memories, musical experiences, island scenery and culture. Still have many Icelandic friends, and many revisits, but should have stayed forever.We have a German friend in Vestmannaeyjar, Ruth Zohlen who has been living there for 40 years and is also a keen photographer.
the sunlight is a problem.. but allthough this place is remote, people still use and have access to all the same tech and modern stuff as anyone else in a high income/education country.
stayed in Ísafjörður before. It's not exactly a "tiny village," even relative to the area. "Small town," maybe. Gamla bakery downtown is a great place to start a day... after a good workout.
this is literally the epitome of the quote ‘running away to somewhere where nobody knows your name’ & as an introvert with anxiety i would’ve liked this life 🥺
The beauty of Iceland... Stunning! Been to the South Coast and Snaefellsnes last summer, going to visit the East Fjords and the North coming winter, West Fjords and the Highlands some day. Thanks for peeking in your way of life. And although I love the idea of living in Iceland, the long(-er) darkness in winter would stop me, I feel our Dutch darkness in winter is as long as I can bare 😁
I worked fairly hard for years, firefighter, and locomotive mechanic, I have had most everything that is deemed as "successful living". As in my own businesses, Mercedes, the 4 bedroom home in the gated community, Harleys, campers, trucks and pretty much everything else but one day I walked in to work and handed them my company cell phone quit without notice and over the next month sold everything I owned, bought a new backpack packed 2 pair of fav jeans, 5 tees and one of my friends drove me to the airport. 3.5 years later I am in Thailand, fairly happy and getting fat. Not sure this is the end destination though, I am not fulfilled there is a hiraeth burning in me and I do not know what to do. oh and the answer is yes to would I live there. If they need a crusty old world curmudgeon mechanic that can fix anything give me a shout.. :)
It’s not tiny, it’s not particularly remote, it’s not the Arctic Ocean. It’s a lovely small town an easy, quick flight from Reykjavik, a beautiful ,easy drive to Reykjavik. It has all kinds of amenities, arts, and is the kind of modern, progressive community you’d expect in Iceland.
This place is absolutely stunning. I'm sure it's very peaceful, serene and feels safe. However, you should always lock your doors. It doesn't matter where you're located.
I live in Sweden and the only countries that I really really want to visit is Norway and Iceland. Norway has such a different nature compared to Sweden even if they are next to each other. And Iceland seems to be like another planet. Some day my dream will come true!
So you don't see chile, Argentina and Turkey, Georgia, north Pakistan, even poland and Slovakia, Switzerland are nice mountanies and forest I live 3 years iceland and 2 more is enought
Don't know that I'll ever get there, honestly I wouldn't mind visiting. Never been any farther than London (which I did like) My closest comparison to Iceland is probably the Bavarian Alps, which I spent a week dwelling in the middle of one early winter in 1981. But that also came with a bit of thunder and lightning for that week, and not entirely. Anyway, hopefully one day I'll get there. Beautiful place!!
Strange as there has never been 24 hours of sun on any day ever in Iceland!! Max of 21 in June though. Reason: No part of Iceland is far enough north to be in the Artic Circle!!! Are you sure it is Iceland you have been to😂
@Grim FPV incorrect. Northern Norway is further north and is in the Artic Circle. That’s what the Artic Circle means. It is the area in which at least 1 day has 24 hour sunlight/ 24 night. The further north you go the more days are like this. There is no part of Iceland in the Artic Circle. Most of Greenland, northern Norway, Sweden and Finland are however.
@Grim FPV No you don't. But hey don't let facts get in the way of your life. Seriously though, just wanting something to be true or being mistaken about something does not make it a fact!!
@Grim FPV From Wikipedia: The 63rd parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 63 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses the Atlantic Ocean, Europe, Asia and North America. At this latitude the sun is visible for 20 hours, 19 minutes during the summer solstice and 4 hours, 43 minutes during the winter solstice.
I spent 3 weeks in Iceland and half of that time in the Westfjords. Once I got there I couldn't make myself leave. You are living a dream. I'll never forget sitting by the water, completely alone watching whales feed in a bay. No traffic noise. Just the wind. Stunning county
I just visited and intend to move there. It's like living used to be 40 years ago. When is unknown, but I hope to move the pieces into place.
Anyway, the point of my reply was the incredible silence that I heard walking through the mountains. No birds, no motors/engines, just the wind. Perplexing, yet so amazingly satisfying and pure.
Thanks for having me on your show 🥰
How do I move in there
welcome to the town isley, born and raised in ísafjordur and live in hnifsdalur :)
@@ivarmarkusson382 takk fyrir :)
Action packed lady, thank you from Scotland 🏴.
@@scotoftheanarchic.7903 :)
I feel this. I was so unhappy with my life in Boston and visited Finland numerous times and decided to figure out how to leave and now I've been living in Finland for 3 years.
Oh wow, you actually made the jump! I’ve just subbed to your channel, but what was the most surprising or difficult thing to get used to? After 3 years do you feel you’re home?
@@kitm141
Yes , How did you emigrate to Finland from the USA ?
If you have only two options- exciting hell or boring heaven , which one do you choose?
so happy for you 🥰
Lmao 😂😂
I wished I had the courage to pursue my dreams when I was younger instead of listening to other people who said those dreams were silly and weird . You are a wise beyond your years person, continue to follow your heart.
I mean you are still breathing and living so you still have time
Follow them now
easier said than done
Never too late bekther
thank you for this comment!! this is encouraging me as a young person to follow my dreams no matter what people may say !!
I took a solo vacation to Iceland. It was so amazing. As a female, I never felt so safe as I did in Iceland. I'd love to live there.
YAY virtual hi five. I'm a solo traveler as well, I'm going to visit Iceland in October.
I love how 'untouched' the place looks. They've preserved the breathtaking beauty and serenity.
“Everyone here is always willing to help you.” (Beautiful)
Not many people over there have to help each other . Otherwise they have a hard time in surviving by themselves
I had a puncture on my van in Isafjordur and a man imerged from no where with a 4 foot crow bar and broke my wheel off for me. Then the puncture repair place re-opened to fix my tyre,
couldn't have been in need of help in a better place. Lovely people lovely place.
If you are a pretty young woman then yes, otherwise no
Relocated 2040: "I felt a remote icelandic village was not remote enough so I moved to the moon, inside a crater on the dark side".
It may come to this and there will be someone who absolutely will love that.
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Oh my God I worked in LA in the film industry got fed up move to a small little mountain town in Colorado never been happier. The remoteness and silence can be very magical at times
Prove it
It's just replacing the one illusion with the next.
I feel the same!!!
Next you'll vote for "diversity' until colorado resembles mexico or somalia just like you did in Los angeles
I too live in a small Colorado mountain town for the past 25 years and I love it here! The downside it has been discovered and now houses in town start at 500k. I’m fortunate to be a builder and own my house on a small acreage and being an introvert I don’t have to prove it to any naysayers.
So similar to me. Im from the UK and I'd wanted to move to Norway ever since I first vitsited it in 2009, and last October I finally moved to a small village in the arctic, about 100km south of Tromsø.
This is fantastic I'm from England and planning to live in Voss .
@@ianwalker4803 Good luck. I got out of the UK just in time before brexit hit. Now you will probably have to get a work visa. But I thoroughly recommend it if you can.
@@Pining_for_the_fjords Thanks for the reply takk.
Can I ask why you wanted to move here? Just curious, most people seem to want to move away from the arctic, lol
I heard that living in norway is very expensive.
I lived in Westfjords as a child. I lived on a farm and going to Ísafjörður was like "going to the town". It was so much life and experience visiting there. My favorite place at that time was the toy store. I don't know if there is another store like that today. I miss the old toy and book stores that i don't see anymore today in down towns.
I really envy this kind of free spirited people. I hope i can be like them
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0:00 Intro
0:32 Landscape Footage
1:13 Decision to move
1:39 House footage
1:50 House Breakdown
2:23 River shot
3:03 Daily Routine
3:33 Cost Breakdown
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5:14 Advice
literally not a remote village, the largest town in the area and referred to as the "capital of the westfjords".
Actually, I DO live in Ísafjordur. Being born and raised there I simply belong, and always have. I have lived in other places, from Africa to Scotland - and even near the 'navel of the Universe' (Reykjavik). A mere 6 years ago I moved back home. CONTENT is the word that describes my current situation.
@@Halli50 hey are you Örn’s brother? I flew with you and him to Hornstrandir maybe 1.5 years ago to the cabin
Yes
@@IsleyReust, yes - I am Örn's older brother. Last Sunday we celebrated his "Stórafmæli" (Grand Birthday) of 70 years. I hope you remain happy and content in Ísafjordur.
Every introverts dreamlife😍
Not really. I’m sure everyone there knows everyone else. If you want anonymity you’d be better off in a big city. You’ll just be another face in the crowd.
was about to comment that
@@davereiland9921 pretty obvious you have absolutely no clue what's going on inside an introvert, speak for yourself if you're going to say something, shut up otherwise
@@davereiland9921 yeah, every burglars nightmare too 🤣🤣
@@electricwizard5747 why so angry internet guy? Please tell me what’s going on inside introverts that makes being known to everyone in an isolated society would be a good thing.
For those familiar with Iceland only from the "Vikings" TV series, it's a revelation to see sunshine and lush green landscapes!
I'm from Iceland but I must say that I love the show Vikings. Floki is the best character 🤣
Imagine never having to hear bass coming from any cars ever again. 😌
Iceland has always been one of my dream destinations.The landscapes are extremely breathtaking.The people are kind of living in a laidback way compared to other countries where there’s always a concept of being successful,strive harder,etc.
The skateboarding, mountains for hiking and views are to die for
I travelled from Milan to Iceland with my car. One of the most interesting trip of my life. Driving and walking through Iceland is simply fantastic.
How did u get your car to the island?
@@eUK95 Smyril Line is a Faroese shipping company, linking the Faroe Islands with Denmark and Iceland
@@eUK95 Milan-Bergen, then ferry (Smyril) through Shetland, Faroe and finally Iceland. 54 hours on the ship.
The way back was directly Iceland-Denmark. This was in 2005... maybe now they changed round
@@massimocentonze299 thanks for getting back to me. That's a long trip!
Iceland is such a beautiful place, I wanted to move there when visiting in the winter. Canadians aren't afraid of dark or cold lol
I love isolation, nature and that epic scenery! This looks so beautiful!
Don`t see myself living in such a remote village for a longer period of time- but I would definitely like to visit Iceland as a tourist. I grew up in a small place myself, moved to Oslo at the age of 22 for studies. NO intention of going back in the near future. I guess I have become an urban person, I would be very easily bored down there now, few people around. At the same time, I am able to enjoy solitude and beautiful nature if I want to, as there are plenty of hiking opportunities in the vast woodlands north of the Oslo. So I would say that I need both the energy and the diversity of people in the city AND every now and then the solitude of going into the woods, whenever I have to "clear my mind".. Greetings from Oslo
Always wanted to live in a place like Iceland. Only thing is I have no idea how I’d be able to support myself financially living in a remote place 😅
You can always live in a tiny village about an hour or so from the nearest town, then you can work in the city while still living in a place like this. For example you could live in Standal, Western Norway, and work in either Florø or Førde (about an hour’s drive), or you could live in Olden, Western Norway and work in Stryn (about 20 minutes by car).
Not all of Iceland is so remote. Reykjavík metro area has about 230.000 people.
@@thatsucks23 probably oozing with workplaces for a foreigner with no language.
Stock market
@@reiffmeister9792 Yes, this always comes to mind. If a person day trades (like I do), then they could conceivably live in a place like this. I just gotta get better at it and bring in some REAL cash.
My grandmother lived there and I used to ski there every year. There is so much beauty on that whole North West (Vestfjardarkjalki) part of the country, it's kind of an island of it itself.
I love Iceland. Definitely felt safe even in Reykjavik late at night. I miss traveling....
Ugh. Iceland is such a beautiful place. I had the wonderful privilege of traveling through Iceland for a few trips while traveling and let me just say WOW. You all are truely blessed for such a wonderful place to live. I would move in a instant...BUT :)
If you can live with your mind in solitude..this is definitely the place to go..
Big if
It you have internet and decent access to food. Count with me.
Video about ísafjörð thumbnail of bolungarvík because it's way more beautiful. shows 3 seconds of ísafirði and the rest is just random place in the west fjords haha love it
Thank you for showing your lifestyle. Looks beautiful. Again thank you.
Being of Icelandic descent, I’ve long felt a pull back to the homeland. This video helped me understand a bit more as to why that may be. Stunningly beautiful place
I'm Icelandic, and my roots are in the Westfjords. Even though I've never lived there myself, every time I go there, I wish I didn't have to leave. It's so beautiful and peaceful.
For sure - absolutely! Wonderful Ísafjörður - Westfjords and Iceland!
I seeking for calm, peaceful, so quiet, remote and isolated places and countries... escape the crowds...
@3:38 I like how she just walked up to the stream and drank water out of her hand. Life is good, woman. I would love to live there for one or two years to really experience that lifestyle and the climate. I live in a tropical climate where the humid is just too much for me.
A friend of mine lived in Iceland in the 80s, had a relationship and a child out there. Her partner died and she moved back to London with her son.
She said what she missed most about Iceland were the mountains she could see from her kitchen.
Such a beautiful place & beautiful woman. I can definitely see myself living there.
That is so lovely. I’m an Icelander that lives all around the world. Living in my 7th country now
Wow what a dream!
RIGHT?!?!?
Surly people are so helpful and honest because in such a place surviving is so hard your all in it together? Sound wonderful to me..........
We, my sister, my middle son and I, went to Reykjavik in February 2020 - my birthday treat to myself and I absolutely loved it, had planned to go back this year but thanks COVID-19... so when I do return I’m heading for the western fjords and northern Island. Everyone was so helpful and kind, our Airbnb host was a dote, very helpful and made sure everyday that we were ok and enjoying our stay. If you get the opportunity to visit - take it, you won’t be disappointed 🇮🇪❤️ 🇮🇸
I was going to go July 2020....but Covid. 😔 I do plan to go this July 2021. I have both shots now. Iceland should be open soon to those with proof of both shots.
How was the weather in February?
@@johnmca5643 snowy!
@@johnmca5643 It's closed to anyone who is not from a country within EES/EFTA or Andorra, Monaco, San Marino or the Vatican and February is on average around 0 degrees Celsius and about 4 hours of daylight
Iceland is by far one of my favourite countries, have been there many times, truly great
Isley get a board however wide you like and as long as your current countertop and use a milk crate on each side to prop it up giving you an extra shelf and two cubby holes to store things as well as making it a better height for you . This board could be placed below the table and even your refrigerator, if the wall plugs allow for this. :) Oh, yes, I did enjoy your video and will subscribe. Also, I like your advice about being passionate about moving, something right now that I am seriously considering doing.
Iceland is a fascinating, unique and beautiful country. I was obsessed with it growing up here in England and eventually visited in my early 20s. I would have moved there myself but the lack of trees and especially 24 hour darkness I would not cope with, I suffer with Seasonal Affective Disorder. Thank you for sharing this video, was great to watch
Yes I would love to live there with out a doubt. Such magical place, all Iceland seems like a perfect place. I understand that it's not a place for everybody due the weather but I would go for it, so peaceful and full of nature. Cheers from Argentina.
Years ago I saw some aviation videos about landing in Isafjordur and decided I was going to visit it one day. Well, this summer, I did! I took a cruise around Iceland. It’s a very beautiful and fascinating country and Isafjordur and the Westfjords are absolutely stunning. i suffer from SAD and I don’t think I could handle the darkness in winter, but it was wonderful to visit.
Stunning views! Thanks for sharing this with us
Ahh..40 years ago I lived in Stykkisholmur for a year teaching piano, 30 years ago I lived with partner and 3year twins for 2 years on Vestmannaeyjar again teaching piano. The greatest mistake of my life was returning back to London - I couldn't separate from my twins. So many memories, musical experiences, island scenery and culture. Still have many Icelandic friends, and many revisits, but should have stayed forever.We have a German friend in Vestmannaeyjar, Ruth Zohlen who has been living there for 40 years and is also a keen photographer.
I just visited stykkisholmur, it was so wonderful. The whole snæfellsnes peninsula is like a dream
First snowy pictures of the village... yup I wanna live there.
Sometimes I do wish I can sacrifice all tech access and sunlight just to live peacefully in places like this. Looks peaceful to me.
the sunlight is a problem.. but allthough this place is remote, people still use and have access to all the same tech and modern stuff as anyone else in a high income/education country.
Three years ago, went to Iceland : loved it do much.
What a beautiful place. Don’t think I could handle the isolation but can see how it’d suit some ppl
There is hope for the future! I like brave women!
stayed in Ísafjörður before. It's not exactly a "tiny village," even relative to the area. "Small town," maybe. Gamla bakery downtown is a great place to start a day... after a good workout.
That was my first thought! 2500 people is not small where I come from (Northern Norway). A tiny village would be 50-100 people or less.
this is literally the epitome of the quote ‘running away to somewhere where nobody knows your name’ & as an introvert with anxiety i would’ve liked this life 🥺
This is perfection...
The beauty of Iceland... Stunning!
Been to the South Coast and Snaefellsnes last summer, going to visit the East Fjords and the North coming winter, West Fjords and the Highlands some day.
Thanks for peeking in your way of life.
And although I love the idea of living in Iceland, the long(-er) darkness in winter would stop me, I feel our Dutch darkness in winter is as long as I can bare 😁
One great advantage you have there is the Micro Brewery! I loved my visit to your town!
Nice... Good luck... Yes I would like to visit someday if I know how to...
I worked fairly hard for years, firefighter, and locomotive mechanic, I have had most everything that is deemed as "successful living". As in my own businesses, Mercedes, the 4 bedroom home in the gated community, Harleys, campers, trucks and pretty much everything else but one day I walked in to work and handed them my company cell phone quit without notice and over the next month sold everything I owned, bought a new backpack packed 2 pair of fav jeans, 5 tees and one of my friends drove me to the airport. 3.5 years later I am in Thailand, fairly happy and getting fat. Not sure this is the end destination though, I am not fulfilled there is a hiraeth burning in me and I do not know what to do.
oh and the answer is yes to would I live there. If they need a crusty old world curmudgeon mechanic that can fix anything give me a shout.. :)
Haha you've had a fun life it seems
Email Iceland government for advice.
You can only live like that in the west ,people work much harder outside usa but don't ever have things you sold
Wow beautiful photos. Beautiful landscape and view. Wishing someday I could visit this beautiful country.
I have never been to iceland but to norway once and was taken by the light. Much nicer than my train line...
Iceland is one of my favourite places on earth. Although I do like my city life too. Maybe come for a visit?
This honestly sounds great. How wealthy do I already need to be to do so because I dont think passion and excitement will cover it.
There you go. Like I said with my post. I would love to move, BUT....
It’s not tiny, it’s not particularly remote, it’s not the Arctic Ocean. It’s a lovely small town an easy, quick flight from Reykjavik, a beautiful ,easy drive to Reykjavik. It has all kinds of amenities, arts, and is the kind of modern, progressive community you’d expect in Iceland.
@Anthony Suffok someone’s mad
Lmfao progressive ??
Miss this place! Magical!
Looks like a great place to spend the June July and early August. Definitely wouldn’t wanna hang around in the winter though.
This place is absolutely stunning. I'm sure it's very peaceful, serene and feels safe. However, you should always lock your doors. It doesn't matter where you're located.
I hear there is one of these beautiful ladies behind every tree in Iceland!!
I live in Sweden and the only countries that I really really want to visit is Norway and Iceland. Norway has such a different nature compared to Sweden even if they are next to each other. And Iceland seems to be like another planet. Some day my dream will come true!
So you don't see chile, Argentina and Turkey, Georgia, north Pakistan, even poland and Slovakia, Switzerland are nice mountanies and forest
I live 3 years iceland and 2 more is enought
@@n0rmalna I don't want to travel because of the effect it has on the environment. And I'm only interested in Norway and Iceland 😊
Sweden is enroute to be doomed
@@n0rmalna pakistan.... Are you serious
@@n0rmalna Pakistan ???omg why there
She is living the dream 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
I visited Iceland in 2016 and I miss this country so much.
Relocating soon, your words made so much sense! Thanks :)
Ah, my dream life. I’m an extreme introvert and want nothing more than to move far away from the rest of the world.
Relatable!
Same
Yup..
I am introvert but I like living around extroverted people ,they leave me alone ,but I like observing people when they socialize
Thanks for sharing your journey. Best wishes and health.
Sounds like my kind of environment nr nice to visit someday thanks for the video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Iceland has been my dream for years now. This just rewoke my dream now.
Beautiful video thanks
Such a beautiful place to be in! You are truly blessed 🙏
I lived in Isafjordur myself for a year and well, I had a very different experience. Guess its not for everyone haha
different how?
@@Max-kh1cf there weren't enough gay bars for him.
Probably a very tight community there. Also there will be those in the north who do not speak much English.
@@kekistanihelpdesk8508 wow. you're loving and creative, now, aren't you?
I bought a cabin in the west end of the upper peninsula of Michigan...its remote quite..snow..awesome summers ect ect
Omg, would love to live there
Me dreaming with this life 😍😍😍😍😍
You are living my dream, glad that you're enjoying it.
Countryside is awesome the towns/city are the dullest on Earth!
have been 4x times in Iceland and 2x in Isafjordur. :) Love the town and Love Iceland. Westfords are one of the most beautiful part of Iceland.
All of Iceland is beautiful except the Reykjanes peninsula
Her life sounds amazing.
It's absolutely gorgeous
It’s really good & nice watch
Don't know that I'll ever get there, honestly I wouldn't mind visiting. Never been any farther than London (which I did like) My closest comparison to Iceland is probably the Bavarian Alps, which I spent a week dwelling in the middle of one early winter in 1981. But that also came with a bit of thunder and lightning for that week, and not entirely. Anyway, hopefully one day I'll get there. Beautiful place!!
Awesome 👍👍👍... Soon I'm gonna come there too😎😉
Huge crush on this girl ! Live your dreams !
One day I’ll live in Norway, even if it’s just for a few years.
I’ve been to Iceland and fell in love with the country. I do not mind the 24 sunlight, the cold, everything!!!
Strange as there has never been 24 hours of sun on any day ever in Iceland!! Max of 21 in June though. Reason: No part of Iceland is far enough north to be in the Artic Circle!!! Are you sure it is Iceland you have been to😂
@Grim FPV incorrect. Northern Norway is further north and is in the Artic Circle. That’s what the Artic Circle means. It is the area in which at least 1 day has 24 hour sunlight/ 24 night. The further north you go the more days are like this. There is no part of Iceland in the Artic Circle. Most of Greenland, northern Norway, Sweden and Finland are however.
@Grim FPV From Wikipedia:The position of the Arctic Circle is not fixed and currently runs 66°33′48.5″ north of the Equator
@Grim FPV No you don't. But hey don't let facts get in the way of your life. Seriously though, just wanting something to be true or being mistaken about something does not make it a fact!!
@Grim FPV From Wikipedia: The 63rd parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 63 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses the Atlantic Ocean, Europe, Asia and North America.
At this latitude the sun is visible for 20 hours, 19 minutes during the summer solstice and 4 hours, 43 minutes during the winter solstice.
Greenland is nice, depending on the temperature
love it! consciousness about what we consume.... if only everyone followed those words.
yeah I recommend going to the vestfjords especially a small town called þingeyri it is a very beatiful town
Lovely video.. so much imp info in such short ..to the point video..AMAZING ICELAND
Yes--I would move there.
I’ve been there and it’s a beautiful town surrounded by mountains. I’d like to go back.
It looks interesting, but I wouldn’t want a Fjord. I would rather have a Toyota or a Subaru.
You’re so lucky,
Thanks for sharing.