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December 2, 2022

Christmas Gift of the Year

Icelanders are a bit of a fad nation. When something new comes on the market, everyone must have it. You want to be as cool as the next...

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October 13, 2022

Don’t Be Disappointed in Iceland – Just Know What to Expect!

You’ve seen the advertisements: clear skies, great northern lights, people sunbathing in the summer, standing alone on Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, endless views… And you didn’t see the...

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October 12, 2022

Halloween in Iceland

Everyone knows Halloween. Some believe it is an invention of the candy companies to sell more candy. However, celebrations at the end of October can be seen in...

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September 5, 2022

Which are the Best Towns in Iceland?

No two trips to Iceland are the same. With so many natural wonders to see and awe-inspiring landscapes to explore, but with time constraints to consider, there’s always...

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Goðafoss Waterfall in the North-waterfall of the Gods

August 10, 2022

What are the Most Scenic Waterfalls in Iceland?

Iceland is synonymous with many natural wonders. These include the northern lights, glaciers, ice caves, geysers, hot springs, and volcanoes. But it’s the sheer number of photogenic waterfalls...

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August 5, 2022

What are the Most Exciting Things to Do in Iceland?

Are you coming to Iceland for an action-packed adventure? Whether you’re staying in Reykjavik and the southwest of the country or heading out on the ring road for...

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July 28, 2022

Best Road trip food in Icelandic Grocery Stores

So, what is the best road trip food in Icelandic Grocery stores? The island of Iceland often surprises people with how large it actually is. Despite the small...

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July 6, 2022

The Icelandic Pledge – Be a Responsible Tourist

Icelanders are proud of their unspoiled nature and want to keep it like that for as long as possible – preferably forever! So before coming to Iceland, we...

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Ice lagoon on the south coast of Iceland

June 22, 2022

Which places should I visit in Iceland besides Reykjavik?

It should come as no surprise to anyone – at Your Friend in Reykjavik, we love our home city! Take a quick look at our selection of Reykjavik Walking...

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Öxarárfoss Waterfall is located in the Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park

May 17, 2022

What is Iceland’s Golden Circle?

Iceland is a magical and all-encompassing land; it’s been the inspiration for TV shows like Game of Thrones and is on most people’s bucket lists! Of course, this...

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