Shopping in Iceland Archives | Your Friend in Reykjavik

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...

Helga Dís BjörgúlfsdóttirHistory & Traditions of Iceland, Holidays in Iceland, Shopping in Iceland

December 1, 2022

Different Icelandic Souvenirs

So, Icelandic souvenirs. It is inevitable to want to bring something from a country you’re visiting. For many, the memories and photos are enough, but others want something...

Helga Dís BjörgúlfsdóttirShopping in Iceland, Things to do in Reykjavik

November 3, 2022

Grocery Stores in Iceland

What are the main grocery stores in Iceland? No need to look any further. Whether you’re travelling on your own in a campervan or a rental or just...

Helga Dís BjörgúlfsdóttirShopping in Iceland, Traveling in Iceland

October 5, 2022

Licorice in Iceland – A Love Story

So, licorice in Iceland. Everyone who has seen Icelandic candy will quickly realize we love putting licorice into everything. And if it isn’t licorice, it is a tyrkisk...

Helga Dís BjörgúlfsdóttirFood & Drink in Iceland, History & Traditions of Iceland, Shopping in Iceland

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...

Helga Dís BjörgúlfsdóttirFood & Drink in Iceland, Holidays in Iceland, Shopping in Iceland, Traveling in Iceland

July 21, 2022

Surprising Facts About Iceland

There will always be some surprising facts about Iceland you will not find out about until later. No matter how much research you will do into your trip,...

Helga Dís BjörgúlfsdóttirFood & Drink in Iceland, History & Traditions of Iceland, Shopping in Iceland, Things to do in Reykjavik, Traveling in Iceland

May 12, 2022

What to pack for Iceland?

It can’t be reiterated enough; the weather in Iceland is ever-changing. You can never know that the weather will be one way or the other at a specific...

Helga Dís BjörgúlfsdóttirAll About Iceland, Holidays in Iceland, Shopping in Iceland, Traveling in Iceland

March 23, 2022

Get a Taste of Iceland in a Box!

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...

Helga Dís BjörgúlfsdóttirAll About Iceland, History & Traditions of Iceland, Shopping in Iceland

April 29, 2020

The Icelandic Lopapeysa sweater

The unique Lopapeysa sweater and the Icelandic sheep wool Words by Ester, one of the expert local guides of Your Friend in Reykjavik The Icelandic sheep The Icelandic sheep is...

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