Jul 7, 2022 • 5 min read
Swimming is practically an Icelandic national pastime – from the Atlantic to Olympic-size pools, here are nine spots in Reykjavík where you can enjoy a soak.
Jun 19, 2022 • 4 min read
Iceland's capital has some of the country’s most memorable outdoor spaces. Here's how to make the most of them.
Jun 10, 2022 • 5 min read
The Icelandic capital is often ranked one of Europe’s most expensive cities, but it's not without its bargain side.
Jun 8, 2022 • 5 min read
From transportation to food to a pass that unlocks discounts on must-sees, here’s how to save cash in Iceland's capital city.
Jun 5, 2022 • 4 min read
From a buzzing shopping and museum-filled district to quieter locales with recreation options and vistas aplenty, these are the best neighborhoods in Reykjavík.
Jun 4, 2022 • 5 min read
Reykjavík has a population of just 130,000 people, but it spans an area double the size of Paris. Here are the best ways to get around.
May 30, 2022 • 5 min read
From mastering the local etiquette and staying safe to the perfect free drink you can't miss, here's everything the locals in Reykjavik want you to know.
Mar 2, 2022 • 5 min read
From the southwest corner of Iceland, you have easy access to some of the country's most iconic sights, from glacial caves to steaming lagoons.
Oct 6, 2017 • 6 min read
When humans first arrived some 1100 years ago, Iceland seemed desolate: a layover for migrating birds, roamed only by the Arctic fox, the sole native land…
Aug 9, 2017 • 5 min read
Large or small, rich or poor, every community in Iceland has its own public swimming pool. Here neighbours catch up, children misbehave and the local…
May 31, 2017 • 6 min read
For a long time the cuisine of Iceland was spoken about in hushed tones, if at all – they eat what? Fermented shark? Sheep’s head? But these days,…
May 25, 2017 • 5 min read
With black volcanic deserts and verdant valleys, steaming geothermal springs and glacial rivers, plummeting ravines and precipitous ridges, it's no wonder…
Jan 4, 2017 • 4 min read
Until 1989, beer was prohibited in Iceland. When parliament finally lifted the ban, some politicians painted a gloomy picture of the chaos that would…
Aug 27, 2010 • 3 min read
Reykjavík may seem like a mystifying place, but this two-day itinerary will have you feeling like a hearty local.