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Isley Reust is a photographer and filmmaker based in Isafjordur, Iceland. She relocated to one of the most remote towns in Iceland in 2018, after spending years working in the film industry in Los Angeles. She recalls feeling unfulfilled in her career, which led her to a new life in Iceland. Reust has both German and American citizenship, which allowed her to settle in Isafjordur with relative bureaucratic ease.
Isley’s fishing village is home to only about 2,600 residents. She spends her time guiding visitors through nature expeditions and documents the stunning beauty of the arctic landscape. She sat down with Bustle to explain what she enjoys the most about this remote life and how she hopes it changes in the future.
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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
4:12 More Landscape Footage
5:14 Advice - Zábava
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 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 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 love how 'untouched' the place looks. They've preserved the breathtaking beauty and serenity.
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 !!
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.
I really envy this kind of free spirited people. I hope i can be like them
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.
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. 😌
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.
“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
The skateboarding, mountains for hiking and views are to die for
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
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.
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!
I love Iceland. Definitely felt safe even in Reykjavik late at night. I miss traveling....
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.
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
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
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 :)
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.
Thank you for showing your lifestyle. Looks beautiful. Again thank you.
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 isolation, nature and that epic scenery! This looks so beautiful!
Stunning views! Thanks for sharing this with us
Wow what a dream!
RIGHT?!?!?
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.
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.
Such a beautiful place to be in! You are truly blessed 🙏
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.
Relocating soon, your words made so much sense! Thanks :)
Wow beautiful photos. Beautiful landscape and view. Wishing someday I could visit this beautiful country.
That is so lovely. I’m an Icelander that lives all around the world. Living in my 7th country now
Thanks for sharing your journey. Best wishes and health.
You’re so lucky,
Thanks for sharing.
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..........
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.
Beautiful video thanks
Such a beautiful place & beautiful woman. I can definitely see myself living there.
This is perfection...
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.
Iceland is by far one of my favourite countries, have been there many times, truly great
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
Lovely video.. so much imp info in such short ..to the point video..AMAZING ICELAND
Enchanting & Awesome 💖
First snowy pictures of the village... yup I wanna live there.
Nice... Good luck... Yes I would like to visit someday if I know how to...
Her life sounds amazing.
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
Jaw dropping scenery!
Three years ago, went to Iceland : loved it do much.
I appreciate this video. Thanks.
Miss this place! Magical!
So inspirational thank you
What a beautiful place. Don’t think I could handle the isolation but can see how it’d suit some ppl
It’s really good & nice watch
WOW what an amazing place and life ❄️
Stunning views 😍✨
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 😁
Excellent video! I can say I feel inspired after watching
I am jealous, looks amazing and peaceful
I've stayed in thingery for 2 weeks!! beautiful!!!!!
What an incredible backyard
I visited Iceland in 2016 and I miss this country so much.
beautiful place. Seriously!!!
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
She is living the dream 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Sounds like my kind of environment nr nice to visit someday thanks for the video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
it's beautiful there!
Wowww, you have a beautiful life. 😊
It's absolutely gorgeous
great vid, great lifestyle. c:
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.
Holy smokes,, looks amazing
Great Video :)
Spectacular 👍🏻🇬🇧
Wow!!!
Enjoyed 👍💖
Yes--I would move there.
Omg, would love to live there
There is hope for the future! I like brave women!
Awesome 👍👍👍... Soon I'm gonna come there too😎😉
I love love love Iceland!
This just speaks to me
Wow so nice
I’ve been there and it’s a beautiful town surrounded by mountains. I’d like to go back.
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
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.
Amazing
Thanks
I have never been to iceland but to norway once and was taken by the light. Much nicer than my train line...
Very interesting thanks
I have admiration for your living style. I would love to experience your way of living.
Beautiful ♥️♥️
One great advantage you have there is the Micro Brewery! I loved my visit to your town!
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
Greenland is nice, depending on the temperature