This blog started by focusing on islands in the North Atlantic, places like the Faroe Islands, Iceland, and Newfoundland where the rugged and sometimes desolate landscape shapes the history and lives of the people who live there. I got inspired when I visited these places, but as I mention in my first post, there’s a deeper attraction that’s led to continued discovery and fascination.
As my interests have grown, and I’ve begun my graduate studies at the University of Iceland, the focus has expanded to include broader topics related to the Arctic. I’m interested in the complex intertwining of Arctic challenges, from climate change to geopolitics to indigenous knowledge and culture.
Hi! I’m Simon King — I live in Reykjavík, Iceland where I’m a graduate student at the University of Iceland studying International Affairs, focusing on the Arctic. You may also want to check out my personal blog.
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