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History & Traditions of Iceland

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 the right place...
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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 Red and his...
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Tales of Two Islands: Iceland and the Faroe Islands

Iceland and the Faroe Islands share more than just the North Atlantic Ocean. The countries have a deep-rooted connection developed over centuries of shared history, culture, and societal...
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Tim Waters

The South Coast and The Icelandic Sagas

Do you find both Icelandic nature and the Icelandic sagas interesting? We have created a route for you to drive where you visit stunning natural wonders and historic...
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The Last Execution in Iceland

On a cold January day in 1830, a somber mood hung over the small Icelandic community of Illugastaðir. Agnes Magnúsdóttir and Friðrik Sigurðsson stood at the gallows, their...
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Einar is Your Friend in Reykjavik

Born and raised in Reykjavík, Einar is a full-time tour guide with a wealth of knowledge and experience and is Your Friend in Reykjavik. Holding a bachelor’s degree...
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Helga Dís is Your Friend in Reykjavik

Meet Helga Dís, the multimedia boss at “Your Friend in Reykjavik.” She utilizes her journalistic skills and extensive knowledge of Reykjavik’s cultural and historical landscape to drive the...
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Five Icelandic Forts

While Iceland has consistently been ranked as the most peaceful country in the world since the Global Peace Index was launched in 2009, and it’s known for not...
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Ástþór is Your Friend in Reykjavik

Meet Ástþór, but you can just call him Astor if that first spelling throws you for a loop. He’s your go-to guy for everything awesome about Icelandic food...
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Slow Food in Iceland

In Iceland, as part of an international movement that began in Italy in 1986, Slow Food is taking a significant stance against the global dominance of fast food...
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