Guesthouse Review: Our House in Reykjavik
Iceland Travel GuideAccommodation in Iceland isn’t cheap. Though you’ll find the most options in Reykjavik, the increased competition doesn’t do much to lower prices, especially in high season. If...
View ArticleBrewery Tour in Reykjavik
Iceland Travel GuideEven after my first trip to Iceland, I didn’t know much more about Icelandic beer than this: it’s good; and it was banned from 1915 to 1925 (along with all alcohol) and remained...
View ArticleThe Free My Reykjavik Walking Tour
Iceland Travel GuideI have a confession to make: I’m just not a tour person. I want to like tours. I see the value in tours. But every tour I have taken has disappointed me. Nearly every time I found...
View ArticleWhat to Wear in Reykjavik
Iceland Travel GuideWhen most people think of Iceland, they first think of the rugged natural beauty of the country – the icy glaciers that seem to go on forever, the sparkling blue fjords, the craggy...
View ArticleGetting Around in Reykjavik
Iceland Travel GuideGetting around in the city of Reykjavik is very easy. The city center, where most of the tourist attractions, shopping, dining, clubs and hotels are located (as well as the city...
View ArticleCafes in Reykjavik
Iceland Travel GuideFor a small city, Reykjavik has more than its share of cafes, most of which are concentrated in the city center. Though many cafes (and restaurants) become lively clubs on weekend...
View ArticleItinerary Ideas: 5 Days in Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland Travel GuideI originally wrote this itinerary for co-worker Olivia, who was visiting Iceland in winter for six days, but it can certainly be applied to any trip of 4-6 days that will center on...
View ArticleRomantic Restaurants in Reykjavik
Iceland Travel GuideLooking for candlelight and romance in Reykjavik? Though the city is home to lots of budget eats in the form of take-out and counter-service joints, where its culinary offerings...
View ArticleI Heart My City: Katie’s Reykjavik
Iceland Travel GuideThough I live in Chicago, there’s no place I feel more at home in than Iceland. From the moment I saw the lights of Keflavik airport blinking in the darkness after the (surprisingly...
View ArticleThings to Do in Reykjavik
Iceland Travel GuideReykjavik is the capital and largest city in Iceland, and the place most tourists make their home base. Even if you plan on exploring Iceland’s more rugged areas, chances are you’ll...
View ArticleGuesthouse Review: Our House in Reykjavik
Accommodation in Iceland isn’t cheap. Though you’ll find the most options in Reykjavik, the increased competition doesn’t do much to lower prices, especially in high season. If you’re on a budget but...
View ArticleBrewery Tour in Reykjavik
Even after my first trip to Iceland, I didn’t know much more about Icelandic beer than this: it’s good; and it was banned from 1915 to 1925 (along with all alcohol) and remained banned until March 1,...
View ArticleThe Free My Reykjavik Walking Tour
I have a confession to make: I’m just not a tour person. I want to like tours. I see the value in tours. But every tour I have taken has disappointed me. Nearly every time I found the tour guide too...
View ArticleWhat to Wear in Reykjavik
When most people think of Iceland, they first think of the rugged natural beauty of the country – the icy glaciers that seem to go on forever, the sparkling blue fjords, the craggy moss-covered lava...
View ArticleGetting Around in Reykjavik
Getting around in the city of Reykjavik is very easy. The city center, where most of the tourist attractions, shopping, dining, clubs and hotels are located (as well as the city government) is very...
View ArticleCafes in Reykjavik
For a small city, Reykjavik has more than its share of cafes, most of which are concentrated in the city center. Though many cafes (and restaurants) become lively clubs on weekend nights, during the...
View ArticleItinerary Ideas: 5 Days in Reykjavik, Iceland
I originally wrote this itinerary for co-worker Olivia, who was visiting Iceland in winter for six days, but it can certainly be applied to any trip of 4-6 days that will center on Reykjavik. If you’re...
View ArticleRomantic Restaurants in Reykjavik
Looking for candlelight and romance in Reykjavik? Though the city is home to lots of budget eats in the form of take-out and counter-service, where its culinary offerings really shine is at the more...
View ArticleI Heart My City: Katie’s Reykjavik
Though I live in Chicago, there’s no place I feel more at home in than Iceland. From the moment I saw the lights of Keflavik airport blinking in the darkness after the (surprisingly short) flight from...
View ArticleThings to Do in Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the capital and largest city in Iceland, and the place most tourists make their home base. Even if you plan on exploring Iceland’s more rugged areas, chances are you’ll spend at least a...
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