Posts from Iceland 2012
Reykjavik is a fantastic city on its own merit, but it’s also a great base for day trips to explore the many natural wonders of Iceland. I took several day trips while I was in Iceland through Viator, one of the most comprehensive tour booking sites I’ve worked with*. My first excursion? Glacier hiking and … Continue reading
While wandering Reykjavik on a rainy, dreary day, I caught a glimpse of color out of the corner of my eye: a purple sign: “Virðið Garðin Ykkar.” Peering through an small alley, I thought for a moment that I had stumbled into Cool World (it’s a 1992 Brad Pitt movie–if you haven’t seen it, you haven’t missed … Continue reading
Prohibition started in 1920 and ended in the United States on this day in 1933. Prohibition in Iceland went into effect in 1915 and lasted, to some extent, until March 1, 1989 (since celebrated as “Beer Day”). That’s quite a long time without a cold one to end the day. Luckily, Icelanders have embraced beer and its quickly becoming the … Continue reading
Continued from Part 1… Eat: While cured shark (hákarl) is a traditional dish in Iceland, don’t worry that you’ll starve trying to find something to eat. People from around the world have settled in Iceland and, as a result, the cuisine is diverse–there are Italian, French, Mexican, Thai, Japanese and even Ethiopian restaurants. There is plenty to … Continue reading
When Icelandair introduced non-stop flights to Denver, I was elated. Iceland has been on my radar for a few years now due to glowing reviews from a few friends and, really, because it’s Iceland. I learned the whole, “Iceland is green and Greenland is icy” in school–who doesn’t want to visit a country that’s possibly … Continue reading
Katie on the Map 