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Iceland Travel Guides

How Safe Are Tourists in Iceland?

Whenever you leave the comfort of your home to go on an adventure abroad, it’s only natural to have some safety concerns. If you’re heading to Iceland soon,...
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Hotel with a view in Reykjavik

Hotel recommendations in Reykjavik

Check our hotel recommendations in Reykjavik based on our experience and official rates in different categories.
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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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What should I do on a seven-day trip to Iceland?

A seven-day ring road trip to Iceland, which begins and ends in Reykjavik, is the shortest amount of time you can do it comfortably, in our opinion. It...
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Ice lagoon on the south coast of Iceland

Where Should I Go in Iceland Besides Reykjavik?

It should come as no surprise that at Your Friend in Reykjavik, we love our home city!  That’s why we have so many Reykjavik Walking Tours — so...
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The beautiful Church Mountain in West Iceland

The Attractions of West Iceland

West Iceland abounds in many natural and cultural attractions. However, tourists often overlook it on their trip to the island. Snæfellsnes Peninsula with a unique Snæfellsjökull National Park,...
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Some of the Underrated places of Iceland

It probably will never be said enough. Iceland’s nature is something else. The island is fairly large at 102,775 km2 (39,682 sq mi), which means there are many underrated places in Iceland....
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Do I need to learn Icelandic for my trip?

Or how much Icelandic should you learn before visiting? First things first, most Icelanders speak excellent English – at least well enough to help you should you need...
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How Expensive is Iceland?

One of the first things to come to mind for many when thinking about Iceland – apart from fire and ice – is how expensive it is. But...
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Infinity View at the Sky Lagoon

Sky Lagoon – The Newest Spa in the Capital Area

The Sky Lagoon is the capital area’s newest spa addition, opening in 2021. They’ve already won awards for their facility, but sustainability was a driving force in the...
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