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How to Use Reykjavík’s Public Buses | A Local Guide

Take it from those of us who live here. Reykjavik is a wonderfully walkable city, at least in the warmer months. In fact, if you’re staying somewhere near...
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Restaurants open on Christmas in Reykjavik

Why Planning Matters at Christmas in Iceland On 24 and 25 December, Reykjavik slows right down. Most shops and supermarkets close. Many restaurants do too. Locals gather at...
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The Christmas Book Flood in Iceland. Jólabókaflóð.

Iceland’s Christmas Book Flood

Why Icelanders Give Stories for Christmas? If you spend December in Iceland, you might notice something unusual in every home: towering stacks of new books. Not toys. Not...
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Icelandic ghosts and spirits: lantern-lit cairn, turf house, and a nykur silhouette by a misty pond under the aurora

Icelandic ghosts and spirits: Top 10 night terrors

Looking for Icelandic ghosts and spirits? Start here. From Glámur the bone-crushing draugur to the half-spoken Deacon of Myrká and the lake-lurking nykur, these are the night terrors...
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The dramatic rift at Thingvellir National Park showcases the meeting point of two continents, a highlight of the Golden Circle Express tours

Golden Circle Travel Guide

The Golden Circle is one of Iceland’s most iconic routes — and for good reason. In just one day (or a relaxed two), you can visit thundering waterfalls,...
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The Icelandic Highlands Travel Guide

The Icelandic Highlands cover around 40,000 square kilometres—roughly 40% of the island—but are almost entirely uninhabited. It’s a place of raw wilderness, carved by glaciers, volcanoes, and time....
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Top Lakes in Iceland

From massive glacier-fed lagoons to quiet volcanic craters and charming city ponds, lakes in Iceland are as varied as the landscape itself. Whether planning a full road trip...
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Icelandic Christmas Beers

Christmas beers in Iceland give beer lovers something extraordinary to look forward to when the holiday season arrives. These seasonal brews capture the festive spirit with unique flavours,...
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Top 10 Your Friend in Reykjavik Live Stream Events

It’s Your Friend in Reykjavik’s 10th anniversary! Over the past decade, we haven’t just been guiding visitors through Reykjavik—we’ve also been sharing Iceland’s rich culture through our social...
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The Best Tours of East Iceland

Do you want to visit the East Fjords but don’t know where to start? You’re in luck! East Iceland is a treasure trove of natural beauty and fascinating...
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