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Helga Dís Björgúlfsdóttir

How Expensive is Iceland?

One of the first things to come to mind for many when thinking about Iceland – apart from fire and ice – is how expensive it is. But...
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Luggage Lockers in Reykjavik

Luggage lockers in Reykjavik are fairly easy to come by. Having access to them when travelling can be essential under certain circumstances. Travelling without the worry of dragging...
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Infinity View at the Sky Lagoon

Sky Lagoon – The Newest Spa in the Capital Area

The Sky Lagoon is the capital area’s newest spa addition, opening in 2021. They’ve already won awards for their facility, but sustainability was a driving force in the...
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Skerpla or Eggtíð – Second month of summer

Nordic and Northern European people used the Norse calendar until Christianity took over. However, Icelanders kept using their calendar version, especially the names of the months, until the...
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Skonsa – The Icelandic Version of American Pancakes?

Skonsa or skonsur (plural) is a favourite among Icelanders. Many buy them in the store, but they're very easy to make.
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What to pack for Iceland?

It can’t be reiterated enough; the weather in Iceland is ever-changing. You can never know that the weather will be one way or the other at a specific...
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Puffins in Iceland

or Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Puffin The puffins in Iceland are the Atlantic puffin. It is called lundi in Icelandic and is a migratory...
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Craft Breweries in Iceland – Travel around the country

The first craft brewery in Iceland was founded in 2006. Since then over 20 have been established all around the island. A fun twist to the traditional Ring...
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How to Behave in Iceland

How to Behave in Iceland - it's pretty simple, just be respectful of nature. Each country has their own customs and etiquette, which are good to know when...
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Open Toilets in the Centre of Reykjavik

Since the settlement in the 8th century, Icelanders haven’t really gotten that many foreign visitors. In fact, it wasn’t until 2010, with the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull, that many...
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