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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.…
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Travel: Reykjavik Lunch Eats
Reykjavik lunch eats! We had some awesome food while we were in Iceland, from fresh felafel salads to tacos, we ate well. Of course, it’s probably not a surprise that food in Iceland is expensive – I think our least expensive lunch was around 58$ Canadian. Having said that, there are less expensive options (and more expensive!), and many hit up the Bonus for breakfast and lunch. Okay, let’s venture onward and check out these restaurants. Reykjavik Lunch Eats Snack Lunches First up, we had…
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Travel: Reykjavik Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
The Reykjavik Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir has some stunning pieces. We walked here from their other Hafnarhus location and it took about 35 minutes. The day we visited it was a little cool and rainy, yet with quality jackets, we were a-okay to walk! The art museum’s building is worth checking out for it’s spacious nature and light filled cafe. It’s built like an H, with the middle section moved up a bit. The whole inside of the building is flooded with windows to bring in…
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Travel: Reykjavik Museum of Photography
Reykjavik Museum of Photography is a fun place to visit. Not only do you get to tour the history of Iceland through photos, you also get to see some amazing photographer skills in action! The museum is right across the street from the Hafnarhus Art Museum. The Photography museum is worth checking out if you’re in the area. Okay, photo time! Reykjavik Museum of Photography First, be sure to follow the chronological order of the museum, it tells an interesting story of Iceland throughout the…
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Travel: Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus is a gallery full of modern painting, mixed-medium art, and abstract sculptures. Some of the pieces evoke childlike wonder while others are confusing and difficult to understand. All in all, that’s art, through, right?! I think so! Okay, let’s check out this art museum. Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus First up, the entrance – look at this place! It’s a gallery, for sure! The first peek we have inside the Hafnarhus reminds me of a prison we visited in Phnom Penh, Cambodia…
