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Þorrablót – the midwinter feast During the old Norse month of Þorri (which runs from mid-January to mid-February) Icelanders toast to the old gods with a feast known as Þorrablót. The food of Þorrablót is called þorramatur and includes some…
Iceland is often referred to as the “Land of Fire and Ice” with eruptions occur more frequently than one might think. These eruptions are a direct result of how Iceland was formed.
You bought your itinerary, used the guidebook to fine tune your trip, and even bought your tickets, but have you considered Icelandic holidays and their impact on your dream vacation? Iceland has some of the most interesting traditions and celebrations…
December is the best month of all, and Christmas is the best holiday of all! I absolutely LOVE this time of year – spirits are high, lights are bright, and holiday tunes are on repeat…what’s not to love?! Planning a…
Menningarnótt in Icelandic translates to “culture night” which is a festival in Reykjavik Iceland held every year in August to mark the end of summer. Events are held all around the city including music, art, and fun family-friendly activities. People…
Today I’m taking you along with us out to a bakery! I’ll show you the menu, prices, and what the food looks like. Eating out in Iceland is expensive, but bakeries are an affordable way to dine in or take…
Yes there is a shopping mall in Iceland! Located in Reykjavik just from the city center and has lots of stores, cafes, pharmacy, liquor store, and a food court. In this video I walk through the mall showing you what…
The Reykjavik Nightlife scene is world-famous. But why is it unique? How expensive is drinking in Reykjavik? Is it safe? In this video, we talk about the 5 things you MUST know about the Reykjavik bar scene if you want…