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Stories and Inspiration from Your Friend In Reykjavik

The Icelandic Lopapeysa sweater

The unique Lopapeysa sweater and the Icelandic sheep wool Words by Ester, one of the expert local guides of Your Friend in Reykjavik The Icelandic sheep The...
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The legendary work of J.R.R. Tolkien

Norse mythology and Icelandic folktales inspired Tolkien

Have you read or seen The Lord of the Rings or the Hobbit? Then you want to hear about Norse mythology and Icelandic folktales Words...
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Shopping in Iceland – Icelandic clothes design

From outdoor wear to haute couture Words by Ester, one of the expert local guides of Your Friend In Reykjavik about Icelandic clothes design. I...
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Coffee is sacred in Iceland

Best Coffee Shops in Reykjavik

We LOVE coffee Searching for the best coffee shops in Reykjavik can be a daunting task because there are quite a few. Icelanders love their...
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Best Restaurants in Reykjavik

Consistently excellent restaurants in Downtown Reykjavik Iceland’s beauty is unparalleled. From fiery, active volcanoes, sparkling waterfalls, rugged mountain cliffs to the beautiful northern lights dancing...
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Walk With a Viking at the starting point Ingólfur Square

REYKJAVIK WALKING TOURS FOR EVERYONE

Some things are meant to be seen on foot, so we are passionate about providing our walking tours to those visiting Reykjavik. Participating in a...
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THE ELVES OF ICELAND

Or the Hidden people, like we Icelanders, call them It is common knowledge that Icelandic people are superstitious by nature. I was raised in a...
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A screenshot of the Weather App

BEST APPS FOR ICELAND

Here is a list of the top apps I recommend for your trip to Iceland. Apps can help you get around, give you extra knowledge,...
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A stop at the Icelandic hot dog stand on our Reykjavik food tour

THE ICELANDIC HOT DOG

The Icelandic lamb, pork and beef hot dog The Icelandic Hot dog should definitely be on your top ten Icelandic foods to try. There is...
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The special Icelandic Rye Flatcakes

RYE FLATBREAD: ICELAND’S TOP TEN FAVOURITE FOODS

Rye Flatbread is a traditional Icelandic food and definitely one of the top ten foods to try in Iceland. Every time I ask Valur if...
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REYKJAVIK’S FAVORITE FLEA MARKET = KOLAPORTIÐ

If you like strolling through markets and seeing people from all walks of life, then the Reykjavik flea market or Kolaportið flea market is for...
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Icelandic Fermented shark in plastic cans

The Fermented Shark of Iceland

Everything you need to know about the fermented shark of Iceland For centuries, Icelanders had to find ways to store food during long and cold...
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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