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Tag Archives: Reykjavik
Why Iceland food’s not so hot
For me, half the fun of going to a new country is trying out the food. With every place quickly becoming like every other place, it’s sometimes the only way you know you’re in another country. Besides the language, of … Continue reading
Posted in Eats, Europe
Tagged Anthony Bourdain, Blue Lagoon Iceland, horse meat, Iceland, Iceland butter, Iceland cheese, Iceland food, Iceland hot dogs, Pink's, Reykjavik, War Horse, whale watching, whaling
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Blue Lagoon: Tourist trap for those who hate tourist traps
Where I’m from, there’s a Starbucks on every corner. In Iceland, there’s a geothermal pool around every corner. Geothermal pools are water heated by energy from the earth. Like being around a pot of simmering water all the time. That … Continue reading
Posted in Europe
Tagged Blue Lagoon, environment, geothermal energy, Iceland, Reykjavik, spa
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Many reasons to visit Iceland — even in winter
If you’re pondering where to vacation this year, here’s another destination for your list. Iceland. Seriously. And I say that after having been there in the dead of winter. As 30 Rock’s Liz Lemon might ask, Why would I want … Continue reading
