Reykjavik antique book shop where the printed word reigns surpreme
I usually do not use terms like ‘hidden gems’ for shops in a city. After all, they are open to the public and typically accessible from the streets. People are trying to make money from shops, and they advertise to attract customers. But there is...
The best pizzeria in Reykjavik was founded in the Icelandic annus horribilis
This is an article about the best pizzeria place in Reykjavik. But first some history. Annus horribilis 2009 was a lousy year for Iceland. In the fall of 2008, the Icelandic banking bubble burst. The cost of living skyrocketed, Many people lost their jobs and...
How to experience the best of Iceland on a budget
Iceland is one of the world’s top travel destinations. Hundreds of thousands of people from all around the world stop here for a few days or more. Here are a few tips on how you can enjoy the best of Iceland on a budget. For...
Family-friendly Reykjavik park- see birds, salmon and rabits
Although Reykjavik isn´t really a large city, the locals have several sanctuaries from the hustle and bustle and gridlock. Reykjavik does have a couple of really nice parks, and of course, you can always escape to lovely Grótta on the western edge of town. Perhaps the best place...