What is the best way to get a taste of Iceland – without actually being in Iceland? May we turn your attention to these fabulous Grapevine Boxes? The...Read More
Is there an Icelandic Carnival? Not as such, but we do have bolludagur, sprengidagur and öskudagur. Three days of eating and dressing up. Read all about it!Read More
According to the Old Icelandic Calendar, Góa begins between 18 and 25 February. This fifth (and thus second to last) month of winter brings brighter days and the...Read More
It is impossible not to notice all the corrugated iron-clad houses when travelling in Iceland. This uniquely Icelandic architectural feature caught on here because it is an excellent...Read More
Icelanders still use a few month names from the Old Icelandic Calendar, especially þorri, góa, and harpa. The first days of those months are the husband’s day, the...Read More
Have you always dreamed of seeing a huge whale soar out of the ocean? We’ve seen our fair share of whale breaches over the years, and they never...Read More
Hi there! I’m Valur, Your Friend In Reykjavik. Today I want to talk to you about the history behind Sólfarið or The Sun Voyager. Artist Jon Gunnar Arnason...Read More
At over 70m high, you can see the majestic Hallgrímskirkja from almost anywhere in Reykjavik and a little beyond. Dedicated to our most influential poet and pastor, Hallgrímur...Read More
You may think January is the first month of the year, but if you visit Reykjavik now, you will see we also recognize that this is the fourth...Read More
