It’s a part of Iceland that’s off the tourist trail, but it’s brilliant for birding, writes Vanessa Wright

A NATURAL PLAYGROUND, THE FJORD DISTRICT IS MAGICAL FOR FAMILIES IN WINTER. VISIT NOW TO CATCH THE END OF 2025’S STRONG AURORA CYCLE

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Good Housekeeping ’s special projects director, Emma Justice , ticks wildlife, helicopters and huskies off her bucket list on an Alaskan cruise

In northern Iceland, Prima ’s Andrew Pye rediscovered his sense of adventure and calm, along with a dusting of snow-covered magic

It’s 7pm. There is just 5km left between me and the cod drying rack that marks the finish of this race. I’ve got a cramp in my left thigh. I’m soaked through and just about to set foot into the forest