Some rave reviews and classy comments:

"Just beautiful :) Makes me want to take a plane and fly to Iceland." ~ Ward Mertens

"Magnificent pictures, fascinating observations and culture !" ~ James Pannozzi

"Oh Maria! Iceland's sun! Thanks for putting up this window to Iceland which is always open, as well as your thrilling literary "adventures" which have inspired my own efforts." 'Professor Batty'

"Your blog and your photos are just wonderful. It's like a window into a fascinating place and the accompanying text is whimsical, interesting and thoughtful. Thank you for continuing to post to Iceland Eyes!" ~ Truman

"Just found this blog post with the link to my website about my Eichler home in San Mateo, California. My wife and I have made two trips to Iceland in 2012 and 2013 and we loved everything about your amazing country and the wonderful people who live there. What a surprise to find a link to our home in your blog!" ~ Barry Lee Briscoll

"Maria Alva Roff worked with Menntamálastofnun on the application and coding of the PISA pre-assessment in April and May 2017. She addressed her work in an impeccable manner. In this type of project, it is required to follow a pre-defined process that no one may deviate from, while at at the same time showing independence in methodology, resourcefulness and disciplined practice.

All of these qualities Maria embodied. She approached her work scrupulously, and showed positivity and finesse in communication in her work and in her collaboration with others on the team."

-- Svanhildur Steinarsdóttir, Specialist

"I needed an absolutely high quality proofreading of text and that's why I looked to Maria. The project was to read over an article that I was to send to a peer-reviewed publication which placed demands on high-level textwork and grammar. The read-over was not only very professional but very informative. Maria read the article and proposed thoughtful feedback on a variety of points (not solely grammatical). I found it very helpful to be able to consider these comments from Maria and have the opportunity to send the text back for a re-proofing.

My instructor in the PhD program, who was also a co-author of the article, was very happy with Maria's work."

-- Ívar Jónsson PhD candidate

"Maria delivered an absolutely wonderful translation. I'd definitely choose to work with her again."

-- Björn Th. Björnsson, author

“Professional and quality text. Thank you.” -- Hrönn Birgisdóttir, National Museum of Iceland

"We've contracted Maria a number of times in the past decade, and we wouldn't hesitate to do so again for Icelandic to English Translation, back translation in the same language pair, and proofreading of other translator's completed work. She completes on deadline and is easy to communicate with at all stages of the contracting process."

-- Stef Van De Gehuchte, Blue Lines Translation

“Maria proofread my doctorate thesis in English on developmental therapy. Her understanding of the English language and sensitivity for text and sentence construction proved invaluable, especially during the final stages of the process. She is dedicated and very much a professional. She worked quickly and well."

-- Snæfríður Egilsson, professor, University of Akureyri

"Maria digs for diamonds in her textwork and translation She is awesome at putting my thoughts, and the words of my characters, into perfect sentences with all the emotion and intent intact. Over the past eight years she has translated a film script and a tv series for me, and is the only person I would go to for my Icelandic to English needs."

-- Þorgrímur Þráinsson, bestselling author

"Maria is the best English teacher. She taught me that time is precious and accountability is in your hands and if there is something you want in life you can get it, for those who have the discipline, preparation and organization to try. She has strong Leadership Development, and taught me to have it too."

-- Sigurður Óskar Óskarsson, electronics engineer

"I was a student of Maria’s at Tækniskólinn for a few semesters from 2012 to 2014, and I can say with a lot of certainty that she is one of the most capable teachers I have ever come across. Teaching English, especially at a higher level is a challenge, to balance the people who are a little more advanced than others with those who need a little more help, but Maria did it with ease. Her relationship with her students is one of the most, if not the most, professional I have ever experienced. She manages to make sure you know you are her equal ­ but that she in many ways knows better, that she is the teacher and that you should view her and respect her as such. She uses her academic experience to her students’ advantage, knowing what’s needed to gain the skills needed to not only pass, but to fly high over your own expectations"

-- Vanessa Ólafsdóttir