The fog was all I could see from the mini bus as we left Reykjavik headed toward the South Coast of Iceland. It was so thick I was reminded of my Wild Wicklow tour in Dublin last year where I was in awe of the driver navigating the road that […]
Living and working in the city, my daily landscape consists of skyscrapers (my office is on the 38th floor), concrete and lots of traffic on the commute. When I travel, I feel that I can breathe and relax in the landscapes of mountains, coastlines and greenery. I can savor the […]
I don’t always do things in the right order and Reykjavik would be no different. While many would choose to orient themselves with a city tour either by bus or walking when they first arrive, I would do the walking tour of Reykjavik on my last day in the city […]
When I start researching a hotel, I use a variety of sources – TripAdvisor, blogs, magazine and newspaper reviews, etc. Key factors for me are luxury, location/convenience, points (if applicable) and price. For Reykjavik, I was torn as I was booking three weeks out and there wasn’t much left to […]
Handing my key over to the front desk, I was in search of an affordable breakfast in Reykjavik. Not wanting to do the hotel continental breakfast buffet for $25 (no ala-carte), I wanted to find a local cafe to enjoy a quiet breakfast before my day of adventure. The front […]
It’s no secret that my happy place is red meat, red wine and chocolate cake or that I love great design. So imagine my surprise to find a new happy place in Reykjavik on my first night in the city. Having done a bit of research prior to the trip […]