The traditional foods of Iceland might not be to everyone’s liking — you know those Vikings and their palates for all things fermented! In fact, celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain said the only food he’d never try again would be the Icelandic delicacy of fermented shark. Now that’s pretty bad. I’ve…
One activity we’d highly recommend is taking a whale watching tour in Husavik, often billed as the whale watching capital of Europe, or even the world. I have to admit — the last time I went whale watching was a little scarring. It was a family vacation in Maine where we all got completely…
Planning a trip to Iceland and overwhelmed by all the options? I certainly was! I spent months planning our 10-day Icelandic itinerary — making sure we wouldn’t miss any Instagram-worthy hot spots (obviously!) but also planning stops to escape the tourism onslaught. After all, the secret on Iceland is out — with an…
Kevin and I recently returned from spending 10 days in Iceland – and what an incredible vacation. For most visitors, your first stop will be in Reykjavik, the country’s largest city (population just 120,000). While tiny compared to most major European cities, Reykjavik certainly packs a punch. Whether you’re doing a layover or starting your…
