I don’t recommend Mink Whale
I have one last revolting foodie moment from my stay in Iceland, which I’d like to share with my foodie friends. I visited a small fish shack called the Seabaron to experience some authentic Icelandic food. I had heard of this place before I went and was told I would be getting a real food [...]
A foodie’s tour of Iceland
In last week’s post I said that I did not have the best foodie experience in Iceland, but this post is about the best foodie finds of Iceland and the people I met who were passionate and proud of their cuisine.
Icelandic Fish and Chips: Located on the harbour in a stylish retro eatery, Erna Kaaber [...]
A Runtur in Reykjavik
A strong tradition of temperance, (prohibition existed in Iceland until 1922 and the prohibition on beer was only lifted in 1989) makes for an interesting drinking experience in Icelandic culture. Beer is widely available but it is not widely consumed and does not fall into the tradition of Northern Europe’s diverse, full bodied brews. The [...]
Ever eat a puffin?
This past weekend I had the opportunity to visit the exotically beautiful country of Iceland. It was an amazing once in a lifetime experience. I’ve travelled quite a bit and I’ve never experienced a landscape quite like this. It’s actually a great place for a weekend getaway since it’s a mere 5 hour flight to [...]
