Your Friend In Reykjavik Blog

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October 17, 2024

Icelandic Nazis and Icelanders in Concentration Camps

When discussing Iceland during World War II, most people think of its strategic importance and the presence of Allied forces. The story of Icelandic Nazis...

October 3, 2024

Interesting Icelandic Authors and Recommended Translated Books

Icelandic Literary Heritage This blog is written by Einar Steinn, one of Your Friend in Reykjavik‘s guides. A dedicated book lover with an impressive knowledge...

September 25, 2024

A Local Guide to Visiting Iceland

Visiting Iceland is on the bucket list for many (and we can’t blame them – have you seen the landscape??). However, Iceland is also expensive,...

September 6, 2024

Icelandic Greetings: A Guide to Saying Hello Like a Local

When you visit Iceland, you’ll might notice that the locals have unique ways of saying hello. Just like in most languages, Icelandic greetings vary depending...

September 4, 2024

Top 10 Your Friend in Reykjavik Live Stream Events

It’s Your Friend in Reykjavik’s 10th anniversary! Over the past decade, we haven’t just been guiding visitors through Reykjavik—we’ve also been sharing Iceland’s rich culture...

August 30, 2024

It’s Berry Picking Season!

Berry picking season in Iceland is magical when the countryside bursts into a riot of colour and flavour. From late summer to early autumn, the...

August 15, 2024

Iceland in Eurovision: A Love Story of Music, Geysers, and Glitter

The group Icy, Iceland’s first entry in Eurovision, 1986. When you think of Iceland, you might picture breathtaking landscapes, volcanic eruptions, and maybe a few...

August 7, 2024

The Best Tours of East Iceland

Do you want to visit the East Fjords but don’t know where to start? You’re in luck! East Iceland is a treasure trove of natural...

August 1, 2024

Robyn is Your Friend in Reykjavik

Meet Robyn, Your Friend in Reykjavik. Robyn Phaedra Mitchell, originally from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, is an experienced guide who has made Iceland her home...

July 3, 2024

Steinunn is Your Friend in Reykjavik

Steinunn is Your Friend in Reykjavik. As an essential team member, she expertly handles Sales & Service, ensuring that guides and customers are always in...

June 27, 2024

Iceland and Greenland: Millennia of Adventures

Iceland and Greenland are closely linked historically, tracing back to the Viking Age. During this time, Norse settlers, including notable figures such as Eirik the...

June 19, 2024

Kevin is Your Friend in Reykjavik

Kevin is Your Friend in Reykjavik. Originally from Germany, Kevin is our dedicated Product Manager, seamlessly blending technical expertise with creative problem-solving. His journey to...