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Rick Steves in Iceland

Visiting Your Friend In Reykjavik Before the world was turned upside down due to covid, Rick Steves was in Iceland. He’s a very interesting world...
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Visit Iceland in November 1

Why You Should Visit Iceland in November

Plan to visit Iceland in November if you want to embrace the cold and fun across the island! Look up to the skies for the...
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Delicious Fishball coming out of the oven

Fiskibollur – Fishballs a family recipe

Fiskibollur or fishballs are one of the quintessential dishes you will have at the Icelandic dinner table. They are straightforward to make – and even...
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Swimming pools in Iceland: Don’t be shy!

Almost every community has at least one swimming pool in Iceland. It may be hard to believe, but Icelanders love to swim. But when you...
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Visit Iceland in October

Visit Iceland in October

October is one of the least busy months in Iceland. The summer rush is over, and the festivities of early winter are yet to set...
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Northern lights in Iceland

See the Northern Lights in Iceland!

Most travellers look forward to seeing the wondrous Northern Lights in Iceland. Science calls them the Aurora Borealis when the sky glows with greens, blues,...
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Iceland in September A perfect private walking tour

Visit Iceland in September

Are you planning to travel to Iceland in September? Your Friend in Reykjavik is excited to welcome you to the Land of Fire and Ice! ...
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The Icelandic Christmas cat eats the children who don't get new clothes during Christmas

Christmas in Iceland with 13 Santas and a Christmas Cat!

He’s going to find out who’s naughty and nice. Santa Claus is coming to town. In the case of Iceland, there is not one but...
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A fun group on our Reykjavik food tour visiting Iceland in August

Visit Iceland in August

Are you focusing on August for your summer trip to Iceland? Excellent choice! As covered in our previous guides Visit Iceland in June and Visit...
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Icelandic Sheep – Our Four-Legged Vikings

The Vikings brought sheep to Iceland over a thousand years ago. The Vikings didn’t wear horns, but some of these four-legged Vikings did! And they...
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A fun family on a private Reykjavik Walking Tour

Private Tours in Reykjavik, Iceland: Perfect for You

Private tours in Reykjavik, Iceland, are ideal for discovering the magical Bay of Smoke. Today, the steaming hot springs that gave this port city its...
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Traditional food in Iceland - Plokkfiskur

Traditional food in Iceland – Plokkfiskur

I remember it fondly that Plokkfiskur, or Fish stew was one of the things I frequently had when growing up. Of course, being raised in...
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Harpa

Private 7-Hour Airport Transfer & Tour

Enchanting waterfall landscape next to Kirkjufell

3 Days In Iceland : Reykjavik, Golden Circle & The South Coast

A picture of Gullfoss, one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland.

2 Days in Iceland – Golden Circle & The South Coast

South Coast Tour & Glacier Hike

Whale Watching Adventure by Speedboat

Luxurious Whale Watching Cruise from Reykjavik

Hunt the Northern Lights via Cruise Ship

Glacier Hike Discovery on Vatnajokull