Start today with a visit to Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavik’s distinctive, rocket-shaped church. It was designed by famed national architect Guðjón Samúelsson, inspired by the country’s basalt ...

I honestly never thought we would visit Iceland as a family. It never even occurred to me to consider it but that is exactly what we did for our summer trip in 2023. We had a 2-day layover in ...

Despite its modest proportions, you won’t ever be short of anything to do in Reykjavik. Alongside alluring natural sights – ...

LLM contributor Christopher Roser checks in for a city stay at this chic and welcoming luxury hotel at the heart of Iceland's ...

The best time to visit Reykjavik is from June to August. Not only can you enjoy the balmy temps (for Iceland, at least), but you'll also experience long days (think: up to nearly 24 hours of ...

And no visit to Reykjavik would be complete without trying Íslensk kjötsúpa (a traditional lamb soup that varies by restaurant, much like a mole sauce in Mexican cuisine or a marinara sauce in ...

Mellow by day and even through the week, Reykjavik turns into something of a boisterous powerhouse at the weekends, as cafés transform into bars and clubs playing everything from house to heavy ...

While Iceland has always been famous for its natural beauty as a travel destination, Reykjavik is home to a kind of nightlife which is in absolute contradiction to the popular belief. Right from ...

If you appreciate top quality nosh, you’ll absolutely love the restaurants in Reykjavik. The ingredients are fresh, eateries are headed by award-winning chefs, and there’s more variety than ...

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