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25 Fun Things To Do In Reykjavík Iceland (Plus Tips From A Local!)

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Best Things To Do in Reykjavík, Iceland Reykjavik, Iceland The city of Reykjavik Iceland is known for it’s colorful homes, unique architecture, and wild nightlife. Here are some of the best things to do in Reykjavik during your visit! COVID-19 UPDATE: Iceland is has opened its borders for tourism again with COVID-19 testing on arrival at Keflavík International Airport, but it’s still closed to Americans. Reykjavík may be one of Europe’s most remote capital cities, but it has been known to surprise most new visitors, with a little something for everyone. Iceland’s capital is famous for its unique architecture, wild nightlife, strange museums, smelly traditional cuisine, and a few hidden attractions as well. There are many quirky, unique, unusual, and secret spots to discover in Reykjavik! I’ve traveled to the city many times on different Iceland photography trips, often using it as a base for a few days before a big Icelandic road trip. Because mo...

5 Southeast Coast of Iceland Roadtrip Stops

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Heading to Iceland? The Southeast Coast of Iceland is a bit farther than the normal Iceland itineraries, but it’s SO WORTH IT, especially if you want to see  Jökulsárlon  glacier lagoon! If you’re worried about the distance, just keep in mind that not only did I do this roadtrip in a day (from and to Keflavik), but I also went straight from a red-eye flight to the car rental place, got my car, and drove nearly 5 hours to get there and then back! Totally worth it! Length: Full Day (or longer) Cost: About $80 for gas + food money Tips: Bring good hiking shoes and a warm jacket Before you rule out driving all the way to the Southeast coast of Iceland , let me just throw it out there that the glacier lagoon , black sand beach with iceberg rocks, and black basalt waterfall were some of the most breathtaking things I saw during my whole trip. In fact, the only day I had free was the day I arrived, but I was so ambitiously determined to see them, that as soon as I lande...