Tag Archives: Reykjavik

pssst…wanna buy a museum ?

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Ásmundarsalur is a small art museum often overlooked by visitors to Reykjavik even though it’s literally in the shadow of the Hallgrimskirkja the city’s number one tourist attraction. The building was purpose-built as an art gallery in 1933 by sculptor … Continue reading →

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Resurrected From The Sea

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

One of the many exciting activities for travelers in Iceland is a whale watching trip. There are lots of options around the country, including sailings from Reykjavik, Akureyri, and Dalvik, but the most popular tours are out of Húsavik in the … Continue reading →

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Every Airline Should Provide One

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

One of the perks of flying Icelandair for transatlantic passengers is the option for a free stopover in Iceland. Now the national carrier is offering to provide an individual travel friend during stopovers. February through April this year, flyers can … Continue reading →

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Reykjavik in Winter

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

If you’ve been tempted by glossy travel magazines to pay a visit to Reykjavik during the winter season, you best take a look at this video first. Filmed by Austrian journalists Sarah Brugner and Michael Luger, the short film captures … Continue reading →

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Don’t Call Me A Coffee Snob

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

I take my coffee seriously, but not to the level of the folks at the Specialty Coffee Association of America. The SCAA has been setting standards for the U.S. coffee market for the past three decades and offers guidance for … Continue reading →

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Wish You Were Here

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Brian D. Butler
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Drone Day Tuesday

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

If you can’t travel this summer, you can at least take brief mini-vacations thanks to some very talented drone-operating videographers.

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