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Róbert Ingi
Icelandic ghosts and spirits: lantern-lit cairn, turf house, and a nykur silhouette by a misty pond under the aurora

Icelandic ghosts and spirits: Top 10 night terrors

Looking for Icelandic ghosts and spirits? Start here. From Glámur the bone-crushing draugur to the half-spoken Deacon of Myrká and the lake-lurking nykur, these are the night terrors...
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Sólheimajökull glacier in Iceland

Beginner’s Guide to Iceland’s Glaciers (What to Know Before You Go)

Iceland glacier guide for beginners Thinking about stepping onto the ice for the first time? Here’s a clear, friendly primer guide so you know what you’re looking at,...
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TraveLife Partner level for Your Friend in Reykjavik.

We’re Now a Travelife Partner!

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: Your Friend in Reykjavik has achieved Travelife Partner status! This recognition means the world to us because it shows that our...
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Reykjavik Culture Night 2025

Every August, Reykjavík throws its biggest street party: Menningarnótt (Culture Night). This year the festival takes place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, and if you’re in town, it’s...
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