Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland’s most well-known attractions. Its ethereal blue water, comfortably balmy at 38°C, lays nestled in the stark unearthly landscape of…
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RECIPE: A Taste of Iceland in my Canadian Kitchen! Icelandic cinnamon rolls
Anyone who has been to Reykjavik, Iceland, has no doubt heard about Brauð & Co. These are a fantastic set of bakeries famous for their…
Exploring Lake Mývatn + Relaxing in Nature Baths!
Another day, another adventure! I had originally planned on travelling up the Eyjafjörður coastline to Siglufjörður (one of my favourite towns) and going on a…
Vogafjós Cow Cafe and Resort!
When I was first planning my trip, I stumbled upon a place called Vogafjós. It is a farm in the Lake Mývatn area that has…
Super Jeep Adventure to North Iceland’s Highlands!
I had the opportunity to explore North Iceland’s highlands via Super Jeep. The Icelandic Highlands rank amongst Europe’s largest unpopulated areas, and can be difficult…
Adventures in Grocery Shopping: Akureyri
Time for my daily arctic update! I was so tired after being up for 30+ hours in a row, that I didn’t finish writing about…
The Arrival
This morning started off as an adventure! I almost did not make it in time for my connection. My flight from Canada landed 20 minutes…
Winter Celebration 2020 with the Governor General of Canada
Rideau Hall‘s annual Winter Celebration has become one of my favourite winter celebrations. It’s a fantastic (and delicious!) way to celebrate the magic of winter around the…
Icelandic Craft Bar
You might remember from my last post that I was given a free beer voucher (!!) for Icelandic Craft Bar, following a really great experience…
Icelandic Street Food
Looking for an affordable, authentic, home-cooked meal while you’re in Reykjavik? Then head on downtown to Icelandic Street Food ! They are the first fast…