Eating the Icelandic Christmas Skate
GetLocal made their way down to the Þrír Frakkar restaurant in Reykjavik, Iceland to eat putrified skate (Kæst Skata) on Þorláksmessa in Iceland. This is a tradition dating back to the early days in Iceland when Icelanders had to eat a bunch of really weird food. While this is no longer necessary, they still do it out of tradition, and perhaps even a little masochism.
January in Iceland | ULTIMATE travel guide
Everything you need to know about planning a January in Iceland. Things to do, weather conditions, daylight hours, events and festivals, and more! In this video, I want to make sure you are aware of the areas that are accessible and not during the coldest month of the year!
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New Year's Eve Fireworks | Reykjavik Iceland (2019)
If you've ever wondered what it's like to experience the New Year's Eve fireworks show in Reykjavik, now you know! Reykjavik is consistently ranked in the top 5 places in the WORLD to watch the fireworks on NYE. My brother in law who visited said it was his favorite new year's he has ever had. This year, we were walking around our neighborhood and almost got taken OUT by a firework - these Icelanders don't mess around!
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Iceland Tours: Snorkeling the Silfra fissure in Iceland
Silfra is a fissure between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates in Thingvellir National Park. Silfra is the only place in the world where you can dive or snorkel between two tectonic plates! In this video I talk about the snorkeling experience and what can you can expect from a tour.
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How to See the Northern Lights in Reykjavik
Wondering where to see the Northern Lights in Reykjavik? In this video I talk about my tried and true places for how to see the aurora in and around the city.
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5 Wifi Options for Traveling in Iceland: Pros & Cons of Each + BONUS tip
These are the five ways you can get wi-fi during your trip to Iceland. Including where to rent a modem, how to find internet in Iceland, and a google maps offline tutorial.
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Iceland Tour: Whale Watching in Husavik with Gentle Giants
Whale watching is a very popular tour in Iceland. Husavik is the whale capital of the country, and Gentle Giants specifically has over 150 years of experience with whales in Husavik! In this video I talk about what can you can expect from a tour.
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June in Iceland | ULTIMATE travel guide
Everything you need to know about planning a June trip to Iceland. Things to do, weather conditions, daylight hours, events and festivals, and more! In this video, I want to make sure you are aware of the areas that are accessible and not during this summer month.
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New Years Eve in Reykjavik Iceland | How to plan your trip
Reykjavik is consistently ranked one of the best places in the WORLD to watch the fireworks on New Year's Eve! From bonfires to fireworks, Reykjavik is such a festive place to be for the holiday, so if you are headed this way then you are in for a treat!
In this video, I talk about everything you need to know about the scheduled events in Reykjavik.
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Messinn, behind the scenes
Behind the scenes from the kitchen in Messinn, seafood resturant in Reykjavik
Krauma Hot Spring Spa | West Iceland
Krauma is a hot spring spa in West Iceland between Borgarnes and Husafell. It is heated by geothermal water from Deildartunguhver and is the perfect way to spend some time relaxing in Iceland!
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Iceland Stopover Itinerary - 5 Things To Do
Going to Iceland but only have a few hours or even a few days? With the Icelandair stopover program, you are allowed up to 7 days in Iceland at no extra charge! Here are 5 options to make the most of your short time.
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New Year's Eve Fireworks in Iceland
Fireworks show in front of Hallgrímskirkja in Reykjavík Iceland on New Year's Eve
How to Pronounce Icelandic TOWNS
How to pronounce Icelandic words including the towns and villages around Iceland. Plus we talk about the translation or a fun fact of each place.
Icelandic places discussed in this video:
Hveragerði
Selfoss
Hella
Hvolsvöllur
Vík
Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Höfn
Djúpivogur
Egilsstaðir
Seyðisfjörður
Mývatn
Húsavík
Akureyri
Siglufjörður
Blönduós
Borgarnes
Stykkishólmur
Grundarfjörður
Arnarstapi
Patreksfjörður
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3 Things You'll Forget to Pack | WINTER in Iceland
Are you struggling with what to pack for your Iceland trip? These are the things that tourists often forget when they are packing for their visit to Iceland. Find out what you definitely need to bring for your visit.
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Iceland Tours: Reykjavik Food Walk
If you are into food culture and experiencing the local cuisine on your travels, then you are going to love this video! Today I'm talking about the Reykjavik Food Walk - you're going to want to check out this if you like eating.
But how long does the tour take? What kinds of foods do you eat? Where is it located? In this video I talk about what can you can expect on a tour.
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How to Save Money on Alcohol in Reykjavik
Everyone knows how expensive Iceland is, but what if you could save some money on alcohol in Reykjavik? Today I'm talking about how to find happy hour spots in Iceland so you don't have to break the bank when you want to order a beer! Don't travel to Iceland without this app!
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Iceland Tours: Into the Glacier at Langjökull
Into the Glacier is a manmade tunnel in Langjökull glacier in West Iceland. In fact, Iceland is the only place in the world that built a tunnel specifically for visitors!
But How long does the tour take? Who can join the tour? Where is it located? What should you wear? In this video I talk about what can you can expect on a tour.
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10 EASY Day Trips from Reykjavik
A very popular way to travel to Iceland is to base in Reykjavik and take day trips to the beautiful sights.
There is so much beauty around Iceland that you really can’t go wrong with where you choose. Hiking, waterfalls, glaciers…it’s like a choose your own adventure country!
Here are my favorite day trips out of Reykjavik!
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Do I need a 2wd or 4wd in Iceland?
Everything you need to decide if you should rent a 2wd or 4wd vehicle in Iceland including the pros and cons of each one!
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