Written by dangaroo on April 20, 2009
- Elding is the no.1 whale sighting tour company in Reykjavik, running boats from their harbour every couple of hours, you will likely be handed a leaflet at some point or another during your stay in...
Written by msusman on April 7, 2001
- Everyone speaks English. I didn't want to be the type of
tourist who assumes that everyone will speak English, so
I tried to learn a few words, but I couldn't find any good
pronunciation guides or phrasebooks....
Written by msusman on April 7, 2001
- I slept longer than I meant to (after an overnight flight,
landing at Keflavik airport at about 6:30 a.m.), so I
didn't get to downtown Reykjavík until 3:00 p.m. On the
walk from my hotel...
Written by Jim Rosenberg on September 29, 2000
- It started out innocently. After sweltering through an incredibly warm vacation on the west coast of France in August, I had specific instructions for planning spring break: someplace where it wouldn't be hot....
Written by Tonynyc on June 28, 2000
- Several times, I've visited Iceland on the way from New York to Europe, staying for 2 or 3 nights in Reykjavik. For a first-time visit, that's usually enough to get an idea of what Iceland...
Written by DIMARLO on December 4, 2007
- Reykjavik was a bit more chilly than it was when we left the States, but it was not unbearable. Even though it rained the first day, we managed to take in some sightseeing....
Written by Llywellyn on July 11, 2006
- The first thing I thought when we got off the plane was how modern and empty the airport felt. The floors were all honey-colored hardwood and the stairs were lined with metal banisters and glass...
Written by Margo O. on April 27, 2005
- In January, I traveled to Iceland and spent 6 days in Reykjavik. When I told people where I’d decided to take my vacation, they all asked, "Why Iceland?" understandable since it was freezing outside. Iceland...
Written by MikeInTown on September 10, 2004
- Before going on this trip, I had done a fair amount of reading on Iceland. Most of the literature I read said that Iceland has relatively mild weather for being so close to the Arctic...
Written by jnce on May 8, 2004
- Iceland's largest export happens to be fish, so being a vegetarian in Reykjavik can be difficult, but not impossible. The Icelandic dairy industry is subject to strict production control and all products must meet extensive...
Reykjavik
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