Tag: food and drink

One of the things Iceland is most famous for is our beer. That's no surprise given the bar and nightlife scene in downtown Reykjavik. From a thriving microbrewery culture to the beers on tap at Laugavegur Street bars, you'll definitely find some tasty drops here. So which is the best Icelandic beer? Let's go over this list of beers...

If you are an ice cream lover with a sweet tooth, have I got news for you. Iceland ice cream Is some of the best in the world, so you want to get some of this sweet treat during your trip. While this may come as a surprise to many, it’s actually not that weird. Haven't you ever had...

Christmastime is without a doubt one of the most important celebrations for people from all around the world. If you are coming to Iceland around that special time of the year, you are in luck as there are plenty of delicious foods for you to try. Isn't eating just the best way to dive into Icelandic culture? Believe me,...

Apart from Reykjavik, the small coastal village of Vík on Iceland’s South Coast is probably one of the most visited towns in the country. It’s a popular stop located right on the Ring Road (Route 1). There’s not much surrounding the remote seafront village. But proximity to Iceland’s famed black sand beaches and the Reynisfjara peninsula’s hexagonal basalt columns...

Visiting an Icelandic bakery is a must on your trip to Reykjavik. When you stroll down the streets of our charming capital, smells of freshly baked bread waft through the air. A quick walk downtown can result in your taste buds salivating and your stomach rumbling. Reykjavik has an ever-growing food and beverage scene that is perfect for foodies...

Just 60 miles south of the Arctic Circle lies the fishing town of Akureyri. Reykjavik may receive the lion’s share of national acclaim, but Akureyri is nothing to overlook. The city has a lot of history and culture tied to it. Every time I make my way up north, I make sure to visit Iceland’s unofficial northern capital for...