"Iceland, a small country with big heart" Reykjavík Region by Scandic

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My beautiful beautiful Iceland - Reykjavík Region

Reykjavik, what a wonderful place to be

Iceland is mostly known of its horses, Bjork's music as wellas her style, vulcanos, glaciers and the uique location in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. For me it is located in my heart, deeply there actually.

I lived for five months in Reykjavik in year 1999. It was unforgetable time there. Iceland is so beautiful country and the nature is so amazing. Ok, weather is mostly bad, but the people compares that. Reykjavik is a real party town but just outside of it there's nothing else than stones and ice. I'd love to travel back to Iceland as soon as I got a chance again. Hopefully soon.

Extremely special island

I hanged around mostly @Reykjavik and that area.

I was only eighteen, when I spent my time in Iceland. I was just developing to be 'my traveller ego', so I preferred different things than I do now. I wasn't so interested in much more Iceland than Rreykjavik itself (and Icelandic guys there...;)), beside fortunately I made some trips too. Now if I'll go back, I would absolutely visit at Akureyri and other side of country. But I cannot blame just my 18 year party mood, travelling in Island is not cheap, even by car...You cannot know road conditions, so flights are most safety way to travel and yes, far too expensive too.

Wind wind and wind

Horse of Iceland

I loved the fresh air and wind in Iceland. I just loved to walk there at coast and feel the amazingly fresh air blowing in my hair. I admired all those beautiful houses near sea and their wonderful backyards. And I was only half mile away from trendy downtown.
While I'm writing this right now, I still feel so strongly that tears are almost falling. I miss my lovely time there so much that I really want hardly to go back and see how things has been changed there since my visit. Iceland, I miss you.
I was so fascinated about my trip there and sometimes I wonder how brave I was when I was younger. I just took the plane and flought there, even knowing anyone or anything. But it was a great trip and it really made me what I am right now, vagabond.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Fresh air, friendly people, gorgeous nature
Cons:High prices

Last visit to Reykjavík Region: Aug 1999
Intro Updated Mar 1, 2005
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Staying for a few days only? Favorites (3)

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not asphalt everywhere in Iceland - Reykjavík Region

The roads Warnings and Dangers (1)

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Volcano Show Tourist Traps (1)

Well, everybody can decide is this a trap or not. I think it is an interesting film to watch, when you cannot really... more travel advice

Skyr!!!!! Local Customs (2)

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Nightlife (2)
See All Nelly´s Café - nightclub
Hotels (2)
See All Good location, reasonable price
Off The Beaten Path (3)
See All MY HOME!!!!!!!!
Restaurants (2)
See All Non-smoking bar
Transportation (1)
Public transportation

Things to Do (2)
See All Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall)
Shopping (1)
Shopping centre
What to Pack (1)
Warm clothes, Windstoppers:)
Sports & Outdoors (1)
Gym
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850prc Jul 4, 2008 at 11:29 AM

Great page, Niina. We loved Iceland. I remember the skyr, truly wonderful. And although we didn't stay there, I remember the Ericsson Hotel. It looked like a good choice, we may use it the next trip to Rekjavik. :)
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mvtouring Feb 12, 2007 at 10:26 PM

Did you try some of the dried fish they also eat as a delicacy ;-)
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jeoren Mar 13, 2006 at 4:04 AM

what an amazing openingpicture! I want to visit Iceland in April or May.
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sprdak11 Jun 29, 2005 at 3:54 AM

Great, interesting page! Greetings!
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dorset May 23, 2005 at 11:21 AM

nice page thanks for information ciao
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tvdm Dec 17, 2004 at 5:59 AM

Hey Niina! Your Reykjavík/Iceland pages are wonderful! Very informative, I would love to stay in Iceland for a little while. Take care!
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jamiesno Dec 7, 2004 at 10:01 AM

Your affection for Iceland is understandable! Great tips and pictures.
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CALSF Nov 14, 2004 at 11:57 AM

Hi Niina, great Reykjavik page-so much to know about this up and coming city! Thanks for sharing. Regards from San Francisco~~Cheryl
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littlesam1 Oct 27, 2004 at 6:29 AM

I was only here for a short time but became fascinated with the area. Great page.
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Jim_Eliason Jul 12, 2004 at 6:49 PM

Fantastic page! I must go soon to Iceland!