Grótta is the place for the Perfect Reykjavik walk
The headline ‘Perfect Reykjavik Walk’ is a bit of a lie. The place I am talking about here belongs to the small and lesser-known town of Seltjarnarnes on the western tip of Reykjavik. But I like to keep things simple, so I am sticking with...
The coolest ice cream shop in Reykjavik
The area around the old harbor in downtown Reykjavik is undergoing a renaissance. Trendy bars, restaurants, hotels and galleries have sprouted up but fortunately the area still is true to its origins. The latest addition to the old harbour is the ice cream shop Valdís (web...
Viðey is the Perfect Reykjavik Island for a Family Day Out
Yes, you read that right. If you find yourself stuck in Reykjavik with your family and you are looking for a diversion for yourself and the kids look no further than the island of Videy. It is only a stone´s throw from Reykjavik harbor and...
Aurora Reykjavik is the New Icelandic Home of the Northern Lights
Catching the Aurora borealis, or the northern lights as they are commonly known to most, can sometimes be difficult. Seeing them is highly rewarding though and the chase after them can be highly enjoyable. And when you finally see them it can be sublime as...
Discover the Viking History of Iceland
One of the most moving artifacts of the National Museum of Iceland is the skeleton of a tiny infant from the pagan Viking age embedded in the floor of the museum. If you are excited about joining a tour with a historical flavor here in...
Viking hall in Reykjavik – meet the original Icelanders
I am fascinated with the origins of things. How they began and how they evolved. I am intrigued by how history is ever changing with the times. It is fascinating to see how one generation perceives its history differently than preceding generations. Rarely are we...
