Category: Iceland
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8 foods you should say halló to in iceland
Fermented shark (hákarl)- although this might be the most disgusting thing I’ve ever eaten, it’s still worth trying, just to say you’ve tried fermented shark. Just to warn you: it does taste like how a toilet would smell. It is NOT pleasant, so make sure you have some sort of chaser to go with it.…
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8 things i learned from the 3.5 days i spent in reykjavik
Weather in January is BONE-CHILLING. I’m used to New York City winters, but probably have never really experienced anything colder than that. So think NYC winters x 10 + snow, all the time. Everything is expensive. If you’re planning on going out to dinner, expect to pay at least 40 USD for an entree. You…
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golden circle
The Golden Circle. One of the top tourist routes in Southern Iceland. My recommendation? Don’t go during the winter time and don’t join a tour. I went during the winter and it was just very snowy, and everything had a blanket of snow over it. It was difficult to see what the landscape actually looked…
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what it’s like to see the northern lights
Instagram: Waves of Nickelodeon slime green dancing lights, interspersed with soft whispers of Provence lavender-colored gleams. Reality: Freezing your snow boots off after you’ve accidentally stepped into a slope while in complete darkness, waiting for lights that may or may not appear, and then realizing that most of the photos you’ve seen online are probably…
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how to be a tourist in reykjavik
Climb Hallgrímskirkja to get a view of the colorful houses of Reykjavik. Tickets are 1000 ISK (about $9 USD), and they accept credit cards. Marvel at the architecture of Harpa Concert Hall – even if you don’t have time to catch a concert here, it’s worth checking out just to see colorful glass panels that…
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11 things i learned about the blue lagoon
The Blue Lagoon was definitely my favorite part of Iceland. Here are a few things you should know before you go: Make sure you pre-book your tickets so that you can secure a spot. The tickets as of January 2018 were $70 USD. This was for the comfort package, which is the most basic/cheapest one…
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flying icelandair
Try not to if you can help it. The only reason why my friends and I chose this airline was because it was cheap. Here are all of the cons: Checked bag is NOT included. You also have to make sure your carry-on is small enough. Smaller than the standard rolling luggage carry-on. You can’t…
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iceland 2018
It’s 2018. The secret is out. By now, everyone and their Mothers have been to Iceland. And everything you’ve heard is true. It’s cold. It’s expensive. You may or may not see the Northern Lights. But it’s still something that’s worth experiencing for yourself. Here are a few of my favorite shots from Iceland:
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