Despite the massive increase in tourism Iceland has experienced over the past decade, Reykjavík has (mostly) been able to retain its off-beat vibe. Iceland is one of the top twenty wealthiest countries in the world (by GDP per capita) and is consistently ranked as one of the…
I hadn’t planned on voyaging out to tiny Viðey Island, but one of the Oddsson Hostel staff told me I just had to go and when I saw that the ferry was included on the Reykjavík City Card I had purchased, I decided to take the chance. Lessons learned:…
I’m starting to think I need to create a new blog just to cover the tremendous amount of art in Reykjavík. If you missed the first two installments, check out Part I and Part II. In Part III of this series, I’ll be discussing some outdoor (read: free)…
The Reykjavík City Museum is spread out over several locations, with the most fascinating being the Árbæjarsafn (Árbær Open Air Museum), situated roughly 9km (5.5mi) outside the city center. Once upon a time this used to be pure farmland, but the population explosion in Reykjavík over the past…
Reykjavík’s art scene can’t be contained by a single post, so I’m back with Part II, which will feature the National Gallery, Culture House, Harpa Concert Hall and the National Theatre. If you missed Part I on the Reykjavík Art Museum, check it out HERE. Listasafn Íslands…
Sometimes traveling as a vegetarian, especially if you don’t intend on cooking all your own meals, can be a little stressful. Happy Cow is a great resource for finding vegetarian/vegan-friendly restaurants across the globe and a quick Wikipedia search will give you a list of side dishes that…
Despite already holding the title of political and economic hub of Iceland for well over a century, it wasn't until the 1950’s when Reykjavík could be labeled as anything more than a large village. Over the next 50 years the capital transformed into a true metropolis; now…