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Icelandic Reggae... Really?
How does a musical style originating from 1960s Jamaica make its way to the frozen shores of modern-day Iceland? Read on to find out!
Katrín Sif Einarsdottir
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Hello World! My name is Katrín and I am half Icelandic, half Guyanese, Canadian raised, with a masters degree in Ecotourism and Icelandic history. I'm a professional world traveler and writer in my free time, but when I'm in Iceland working I guide hiking trips, teach yoga and organize mindfulness retreats from October to March called Me Time Iceland @metimeiceland. I can be your personalized guide for a range of hiking trails in and around Reykjavik, and teach yoga in my home studio or in the comforts of your own hotel/guest house. I'm super networked in the restaurant industry if you want wining and dining tips, and have led a few ridiculously fun bachelor(ette) parties in Reykjavik! Holla if I can help you with any of the above :)
My articles
Mugison Rocks | The Prodigy of Iceland's Westfjords
Örn Elías Guðmundsson, aka Mugison, is one of Iceland's hippest musicians. His thundering voice and roaring blues guitar propel listeners to crank up the volume, as the
Northern Lights in Iceland - When & Where To See the Aurora
Learn all about the northern lights in Iceland! Discover the best places to see them, when to visit, how to photograph them, and get tips for spotting them.
FAQ About the Northern Lights in Iceland | Science & Mythology
See the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Northern Lights in Iceland. Discover everything you want to know about the Aurora.
Paul Oscar | The King of Icelandic Pop Music
Who is Páll Óskar? Why is Páll Óskar considered the King of Icelandic Pop? Where can you see him perform today? Read on to discover all about one of the biggest figures
Arstidir | Iceland's Award Winning Folk Band
Árstíðir is a six-piece Icelandic folk band from Reykjavík with a sound unique to the Icelandic music scene. Be sure to catch them playing live in Reykjavík or abroad a
Drive Iceland for the Best Holiday
All the information you need to know about driving yourself around Iceland. Find out the driving rules, how to rent a car and the best times to travel.
Top 5 Islands in Iceland
A complete list of the top 5 islands around Iceland. Which ones to visit, how to get there and how they are different from each other. Read on for more.
Vikings and Norse Gods in Iceland
Read a complete guide to the Norse Gods and Vikings of Iceland. Find out what the early Icelanders believed in and their customs. Find out more.
My blogs
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Local Icelander vs. Tourist
How do you tell the difference between a local or a traveller when you’re in Iceland? Well, Icelanders don’t really need to be told how to do this, since we really have a knack for spotting our own kind when we walk down the street. Even before you hear someone speak, a person can really look Icelandic somehow, without really placing your finger on why… but, how they dress often gives them away. Here are a few key things to look for when spotting a local: Using an Umbrella When it rains in Iceland, as it often does, it seems natural to bust out your umbrella and stay dry underneath it. Bu
What languages do I speak & Where am I from?
When I was a child growing up in Iceland, I spoke Icelandic, perfectly and fluently. Then at age 8, after moving to Canada, I almost failed grade 2 because I couldn’t understand why no one would respond to my Icelandic. I eventually spoke English well enough to be comfortable speaking only English, but then forgot all my Icelandic. Then I learned French, a lot of French – one of the perks of emigrating to a bilingual country. I studied abroad, in France and Australia, majored in English, and came out a pretty good bilingual Canadian. My first, biggest, (quasi) solo travel experience was par
Who is Katrin and what does she do?
I dislike the question “What do you do?” very much since I don’t really have an answer. Well, I have the long-winded response, since I like to do a lot and only for short periods of time. But I don’t really do any one thing, in the way people expect you to answer with a professional title or a job description. I get slightly hung up on customs forms every time I have to fill one out when entering a country, since the question “Occupation:” only has one line for you to answer. I kept writing “student” many months after I graduated, but realized I had to stop doing that now that I have no univ
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