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...
Run a Cable Car Across a Raging River to Meet a Fearsome Female Ghost
Sometimes it’s the little things that make your day. A few years ago I was travelling along the East Glacial River gorge or Jökulsá Austari as we call it and came across the Cable car that was constructed over the river at Skatastaðir. I found...
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...