Stories and Inspiration from Your Friend In Reykjavik

Réttir – Sheep Round Up in Iceland

As many people know, sheep have always been important in Iceland. Not only is the meat good, but the wool is also important. The fleece...

September 16, 2022

Reykjavik’s most recognizable buildings – Guðjón Samúelsson

One of Iceland’s most famous architects is Guðjón Samúelsson. Just like sculptor Einar Jónsson seems to have created every other statue in downtown Reykjavik, Guðjón...

September 15, 2022

Oven baked cod

Fish has always played a big part in Icelanders’ diet, and oven-baked cod has been a popular dish on Icelandic dinner tables for decades. This...

September 14, 2022

Fish in Iceland

If there’s something there’s plenty of in Iceland, it’s fish. It’s no secret that Icelanders love fish. After all, we live on an island, and...

September 14, 2022

Environmentalism in Iceland – What is Happening?

What is happening in environmentalism in Iceland? Icelanders are lucky that all manufactured electricity in Iceland (or 99.99%) is green and renewable. Most of the...

Icelandic Fermented shark in plastic cans

September 9, 2022

Iceland’s Strangest Food

Iceland’s strangest food possibly isn’t any stranger than other countries’ food. But it’s still strange! Some are generally only eaten during mid-winter and especially during...

September 8, 2022

Chocolate-covered licorice – International Crisis Averted!

Could chocolate-covered licorice be the premise for an International Crisis? Sillier things have been known to happen. Icelanders generally protect their cultural heritage, and we...