Hello everyone, I am Small Bear. You might be curious how an Icelander becomes a surfer. The short answer is imagination. I am a fictional character, that’s how. But, seriously, to quote Magnús Ólafsson, a famous traveler: “Should one be asked to name the very best surfing destinations on the planet, places like Southern California, Hawaii, and Australia would probably be the first to come to mind. But for surfing veterans, Ólafur Pálsson and Atli Guðbrandsson, the Arctic waters around Iceland have provided an entirely unique experience of wonder and adventure.”
I couldn’t be more excited to be here. This is the best place to hang out and write about the two things I fancey most: Coffee and beach. I mean, it’s better than chocolate and nuts! Besides the fact that Starbucks (and many other chain-outfits) ruined coffee forever, they’ve also butchered the origin of some brews. Example: Macchiato. Traditionally, the macchiato is made by combining a shot of espresso with a small splash of froth (milk). Starbucks, however, makes it look and taste like Cappuccino… The nerve! This is some ugly s***…
“I love this site. There’s no place like home. As Oscar Wilde once said: ‘I can resist everything except temptation.”
Uggi Reynisdóttir is the site’s protagonist. Handsome and wise, Uggi is an avid surfer, chess player and beaching. He’s a pirate by trade with a collection of three yachts and one jet ski. Alas, unlike many of his species, Uggi’s hart is filled with dubious achievements (hey. it could be worse).
“Happy International Coffee Day, fellow caffeine junkies! In celebration of the big day, I’ve decided to round up a collection of the best coffee destinations around the world.” ~ The Blond Aboroad (blog) Happy International Coffee Day, fellow caffeine junkies! In celebration of the big day, I’ve decided to round up a collection of the […]
From South Dakota to New York, we’ve got you covered on the best coffee shops to find the ideal cup to joe to start your day. By the time I got to Vienna, things weren’t looking good. Typically, the latter part of February in one of the world’s greatest coffee cities isn’t known for cheerful […]
Combining love for the beach, coffee and chess can be a redundant endeavor. So I’ve decided to make this site somewhat silly, with fictional characters, while consolidating articles about the three subjects (credits are given for each article!).
Although none of the characters in my blog are real, they certainly represent realistic aspirations and a fun outlook. Hopefully you’d find the blog interesting enough to surf it.
Quote: “If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well. If it is worth having, it is worth waiting for. If it is worth attaining, it is worth fighting for. If it is worth experiencing, it is worth putting aside time for.” ~ Oscar Wilde
