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Travel: Laugavegur Trail Day One
The Laugavegur Trail day one – here we go! Hiking the Highlands in Northern Iceland is a bucket list item if you’re a hiker. We spent some time in Reykjavik before the hike and then some time there after, too. The Laugavegur Trail is 55 kilometres long and while it can be done in 2 days, most do it in 3, 4, or 5 days. We opted to get it done in 4 days. Here we go with day one! Laugavegur Trail Day One First…
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Travel: 5 Days in Reykjavik
5 days in Reykjavik! We spent an amazing handful of days in this Northern European city – we ate, we saw, we lived! It was fantastic, from the food to the sights, the experience as a whole was unforgettable. We took the flybus from the airport into the city centre and saw a volcano erupting on our way. Wild, eh?! Check out our photos below and we’ll dive into a few of our highlights. Photo time! 5 Days in Reykjavik Food and Accommodations Sights Activities…
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Travel: Reykjavik Sights
Reykjavik Sights – if you’re travelling to Iceland and you’re spending time in Reykjavik, there are many, many sights to see that aren’t traditional museums or ‘must-do’ items. These are some highlights from our visit that we saw on our walks. First and foremost, be sure to check out the harbour! Okay, here are some of the sights. Reykjavik Sights The harbour – get on your walking shoes and check it out. It’s great for people watching, understanding the daily life on the water, and…
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Travel: Reykjavik Dinner Eats
Reykjavik dinner eats! I was surprised how much produce this Northern European county had – Iceland has amazing food. Really. It’s expensive compared to Canada for dinner, yet it’s worth it. We had local eats, pizza, and even Thai food while we travelled around the capital city. Let’s check out where we ate! Reykjavik Dinner Eats If you’re looking for good eats when you travel, like we do, then you probably know of a few sites to check out. Of course there’s the Michelin Guide,…
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Travel: Center Hotel
Center Hotel – Laugavegur is an awesome place to stay in Reykjavik. The staff are friendly, the rooms are spacious, and the location of the Laugavegur property can’t be beat. Not to mention it’s clean, has a modern vibe, and a pretty good breakfast selection. When looking for a hotel in Reykjavik, you probably know you’ll be spending a pretty penny, and cleanliness most certainly matters! As does location. Reykjavik doesn’t have Uber, so you’ll have to take traditional taxis which can cost a lot,…
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Travel: Puffin Watching
Puffin watching! Okay, so I had no idea how awesome puffins were until I was in Iceland. From all the gift shops, sweaters, and mittens (I bought mitts!) with puffins on them, I was quick to do some research and find out simply how lovely they are. They keep the same partner for life, around 20 years, an share moments of affection, which is super sweet. Oh, and they can do cool things like dive up to 60 metres. Neat, eh?! When we had a…
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Travel: Perlan Wonders of Iceland
Perlan Wonders of Iceland is an awesome way to spend an afternoon, or a morning! It has interactive exhibits, shows, and is filled with so much scientific history about Iceland, it’s a pure wonderland. Check it out! Okay, here are some of our photos, yet I was so enthralled with the museum that I didn’t take as many photos as I usually do. Photo time! Perlan Wonders of Iceland First up, the entrance. The dome is iconic and can be seen from downtown Reykjavik, too.…
