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8 Empowering Things About Being an Expat
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8 Empowering Things About Being an Expat

Don’t get me wrong friends, there are plenty of difficult things about being an expat. More specifically, there are some really tough things about living in Iceland! But along with the bad, are the incredibly wonderful and unexpected things that…

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🎄 The final squad of Yule Lads has arrived! Let 🎄 The final squad of Yule Lads has arrived! Let's meet these festive troublemakers: These final five definitely take the cake (and the meat, and the candles...) 😂 These 5 will be paying a visit over the next coming days: 👉🏼 Bjúgnakrækir, who lurks in rafters snatching smoked sausages 👉🏼 Gluggagægir, our window peeper who just loves admiring your holiday decor (not creepy at all... right? 😅) 👉🏼 Gáttaþefur, with his supersized nose sniffing out fallen treats 👉🏼 Ketkrókur, the meat-loving brother with his trusty hook 👉🏼 Kertasníkir, who thinks your candles look like snacks (yum?) And that's the complete family of 13! Save all our Yule Lad posts to remember these quirky Christmas visitors ✨ And tell me in the comments... What's worse - Kertasníkir stealing all your candles or Ketkrókur and Bjúgnakrækir teaming up to steal ALL your meat? 😅 . . . . . #traveliniceland #icelandtravel #everydayiceland #discovericeland #reykjavik #guidetoiceland #islandia #wheniniceland #visiteiceland #icelandblogger #icelandtrip #icelandexplored #icelandroadtrip #reykjaviklife
🚨 Heading to Iceland during the holidays? Read 🚨 Heading to Iceland during the holidays? Read this first 👇🏼 Did you know Icelanders celebrate Christmas Eve on December 23rd, with their big Christmas Day celebrations kicking off on the 24th? While you can explore Iceland's natural wonders 24/7, businesses run on special holiday hours December 23-26 and December 31-January 1. So be sure to pay close attentions and double-check when booking any tours and attraction. Plus, Iceland is kind of a crowd favorite during the holidays. People flock from all over to soak in Reykjavík’s festive charm and experience their mesmerizing fireworks show on NYE! So planning ahead is KEY 🔑 Lock in those Christmas buffet (jólahlaðborð) reservations and maybe stock up on some groceries the 23rd to be fully prepared for a magical holiday season in Iceland 🎁 Would you visit Iceland during the holidays? Let me know in the comments if a Christmas trip to Iceland is on your wishlist 😍 . . . . . #reykjaviklife #icelandplanning #icelandadvice #guidetoiceland #islandia #wheniniceland #tripiniceand #iceland #icelandtrip #visiteiceland #icelandblogger #icelandroadtrip #icelandic #absoluteiceland #reykjavík #reykjavikiceland #icelandicadventures #traveliniceland
Save valuable suitcase space... steer clear of pac Save valuable suitcase space... steer clear of packing these items for your Iceland adventure 👇 Skip the umbrella, cash, and dressy clothes. Leave the horseback riding gear behind (it’s illegal!) And if you’re bringing a camera, make sure you know how to use it. (psst...or a smartphone will do most of the time!) Now that you know what to skip, figure out what’s an Iceland MUST-HAVE with my Ultimate Iceland Packing Guide. It’s your key to stress-free packing! 🇮🇸 Comment “PACK” below and I’ll send it your way ⬇️ . . . . . #reykjaviklife #icelandplanning #icelandadvice #guidetoiceland #islandia #wheniniceland #tripiniceand #iceland #icelandtrip #visiteiceland #icelandblogger #icelandroadtrip #icelandic #absoluteiceland #reykjavík #reykjavikiceland #icelandicadventures #traveliniceland
🎄 Time to meet our next batch of Yule Lads! T 🎄 Time to meet our next batch of Yule Lads! These mischievous brothers definitely keep things... interesting 😅 Over the next few days, Icelanders will be getting a visit from these guys: 👉🏼 Þvörusleikir, who never met a spoon he didn't want to lick (especially if there's cake batter involved!) 👉🏼 Askasleikir, the sneaky bowl licker who hides under beds waiting for leftovers 👉🏼 Hurðaskellir, who just can't resist slamming doors (much to his mother's annoyance) 👉🏼 Skyrgámur, our skyr-obsessed friend who loves sliding down mountains Keep your eyes peeled in the coming days as we continue meeting our festive troll family! ✨ And in the comments…. Tell me you're a Skyrgámur without telling me you're a Skyrgámur... I'll go first: I have 3 different flavors of Skyr in my fridge right now 😅 . . . . . #traveliniceland #icelandtravel #everydayiceland #discovericeland #reykjavik #guidetoiceland #islandia #wheniniceland #visiteiceland #icelandblogger #icelandtrip #icelandexplored #icelandroadtrip #reykjaviklife
Your credit card watching you research you researc Your credit card watching you research you research flights to Iceland after seeing your Christmas shopping receipts like 👀👀 Sorry not sorry, some trips are worth eating ramen for 😅✈️ Who else is already planning their 2025 adventures? Drop a 🇮🇸 below if Iceland’s on your bucket list! . . . . . . #reykjaviklife #icelandplanning #icelandadvice #guidetoiceland #islandia #wheniniceland #tripiniceand #iceland #icelandtrip #visiteiceland #icelandblogger #icelandroadtrip #icelandic #absoluteiceland #reykjavík #reykjavikiceland #icelandicadventures #traveliniceland
🎄 Meet the first four of Iceland's 13 Yule Lads 🎄 Meet the first four of Iceland's 13 Yule Lads - our mischievous highland trolls who visit children one by one in the days before Christmas! These quirky brothers come down from the mountains leaving small gifts (or potatoes if you're naughty 😅) in children's shoes. First up we have: 👉🏼 Stekkjastaur with his creaky knees (you can hear him coming!) 👉🏼 Giljagaur, the shy giant who keeps our Christmas Cat in check 👉🏼 Stubby, the smallest but most charming of the bunch 👉🏼 Pottasleikir, who can't resist licking leftover soup from your pots Keep your eyes peeled to meet more of our festive troll family over the coming days! ✨ If you were a Yule Lad, what would your quirky trait be? I think I'd be Coffeestealer who sneaks sips of everyone's morning coffee 😅 . . . . . #reykjaviklife #icelandplanning #icelandadvice #guidetoiceland #islandia #wheniniceland #tripiniceand #iceland #icelandtrip #visiteiceland #icelandblogger #icelandroadtrip #icelandic #absoluteiceland #reykjavík #reykjavikiceland #icelandicadventures #traveliniceland
🎄 Forget Santa - in Iceland we have 13 troll br 🎄 Forget Santa - in Iceland we have 13 troll brothers and a murderous cat... Think I’m kidding? Let me introduce you to some of Iceland’s quirkiest holiday customs! From a giant cat that eats children who don’t get new clothes (yep, really! 😅), to a notoriously pungent fermented skate dinner 🦈 to the 13 mischievous trolls who leave gifts in shoes, SWIPE 👉🏼 to learn all about Iceland’s weird + wonderful holiday customs. But it’s not all strange traditions. My favorite part? Our nationwide “Book Flood” where everyone gives books on Christmas Eve and families spend the night reading. Talk about wholesome, right?! 🥹 Tell me, did any of these surprise you? Which one do you think is the craziest? 😅 . . . . . #reykjaviklife #icelandplanning #icelandadvice #guidetoiceland #islandia #wheniniceland #tripiniceand #iceland #icelandtrip #visiteiceland #icelandblogger #icelandroadtrip #icelandic #absoluteiceland #reykjavík #reykjavikiceland #icelandicadventures #traveliniceland
Winter in Iceland hits different... and by differe Winter in Iceland hits different... and by different I mean you might need a PhD in weather apps and road conditions 😅 After helping thousands of travelers plan their winter trips (and living through plenty of Icelandic winters myself!), I know exactly what you’re worried about. The short daylight hours, the winter driving, the “is this weather normal or should I panic?” moments 🥶 That’s why my winter itineraries aren’t just a simple day-by-day plan. They’re the COMPLETE solution to an effortless Iceland winter trip! Each one includes: 👉🏼 Perfectly optimized routes that work with winter daylight hours 👉🏼 Local tips for dealing with winter weather and road conditions 👉🏼 Emergency contacts and safety info 👉🏼 Winter packing guide so you know exactly what to bring 👉🏼 Digital map with every single stop marked (including those crucial gas stations!) 👉🏼 Detailed driving directions and seasonal road info Ready to stop stressing and get a perfectly planned trip sent straight to your inbox? Comment ITINERARY below and let’s make your winter adventure unforgettable! ❄️ . . . . #reykjaviklife #icelandplanning #icelandadvice #guidetoiceland #islandia #wheniniceland #tripiniceand #iceland #icelandtrip #visiteiceland #icelandblogger #icelandroadtrip #icelandic #absoluteiceland #reykjavík #reykjavikiceland #icelandicadventures #traveliniceland
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