Lake Langisjór and the crater of doom
I am a big Lord of the Rings fan. But never did I think I would recreate Sam’s and Frodo’s perilous journey to a volcanic crater. As you might imagine, I didn’t really, but I find it a little funny to compare my recent trip...
Hafnartorg Gallery is a classy Reykjavik food hall
The latest food hall to open in Reykjavik is the Hafnartorg Gallery. Situated near the Harpa and the brand new five-star Reykjavik Edition Hotel, the Gallery Hafnarfjordur fits its swanky, newly developed area with stylish decor and a great selection of shops and restaurants. I have not visited the...
Northern Lights boat tour With Plan B
The Northern lights are elusive. I always tell people that you should not visit Iceland just to see the northern lights. The country has so much else to offer. Remember, the northern lights are a complex natural phenomenon. The appearance of the northern lights depends...
10% discount off northern lights tour by boat with Elding
Are you looking for the northern lights? Want to combine your northern lights hunt in Iceland with whale watching. Want to look for whales and enjoy the view of Reykjavik and its surroundings simultaneously? Are you looking to stay warm while looking for the lights?...
How to safely visit the Icelandic volcano erupting in Meradalir?
On the afternoon of August 3rd, the Fjardarsfjall volcano woke up again following an eruption last year. The eruption spewed streams of lava meters into the air, delighting all who saw it. As with the last eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula, it‘s occurring in a...
Enjoy the brand new Hveragerði 2.0
The beautiful little town of Hveragerði has just gotten an upgrade. The Hveragerði 2.0 now sports a great new hotel, a food hall, and a brewery that doubles as a gourmet pizza place. I am afraid, however, that Hveragerði often gets overlooked. When I recently...
The Lava Tunnel is where you learn how volcanoes work
The second recent eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula has fired up people’s interest in geology, which is a good thing. Raufarhólshellir cave, also known as the ‘Lava Tunnel,’ the perfect place if you want to learn about the inner workings of a volcanic eruption. The...
Plan a surprise birthday for your wife in Reykjavik in five easy steps
I would love a day of surprises,” my wife replied when I asked her what she wanted for her birthday. I groaned on the inside. Organizing parties is definitely not one of my strengths. I would have loved an answer like “jewelry always works darling.”...
