Stories and Inspiration from Your Friend In Reykjavik

Exploring South Iceland: Tours, Attractions and Hidden Gems

Imagine watching waves crash against towering basalt cliffs on a black sand beach. Or walking behind a roaring waterfall, feeling the mist on your face....

February 27, 2025

Exploring West Iceland

West Iceland is a great place to visit if you want a mix of history, nature, and local culture. It’s easy to get to from...

February 20, 2025

East Iceland: A Quiet Side of the Country

East Iceland is one of the country’s most overlooked regions but has much to offer. With deep fjords, small fishing villages, and impressive mountains, it’s...

February 19, 2025

North Iceland: History & Highlights

North Iceland has dramatic landscapes—powerful waterfalls, steaming geothermal areas, ancient lava fields, and deep fjords.

February 13, 2025

Top 20 Waterfalls in Iceland

Iceland is a land of waterfalls. With its dramatic landscapes, glaciers, and volcanic terrain, the country is home to countless cascades, from towering giants to...

January 30, 2025

The Darker Side of Icelandic History

In 1596, as the executioner raised his axe at Laugarbrekkuþing, Iceland’s most notorious killer, Axlar-Björn, faced his final moments—his body soon to be hacked apart...

January 9, 2025

The Many Words for Rain in Icelandic

Photo by Jędrzej Koralewski You might have heard the saying about Icelandic weather: If you don’t like it, wait five minutes, and it will change....

December 11, 2024

Lost in Translation? Great Icelandic Literature that Needs to be Translated

This is part two of a series on Icelandic literature – head over to Interesting Icelandic Authors and Recommended Translated Books to read the other...