Hlín Eyjólfsdóttir

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I'm an Icelandic folklorist writing about Icelandic nature and culture for travelers. I share practical guides, cultural insights, and tips on hidden spots, helping you experience the best of Iceland and maybe come to love it as much as I do!

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Top 12 Art Museums and Galleries in Reykjavik

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Top 12 Art Museums and Galleries in Reykjavik

See our complete guide to the best art museums and galleries in Reykjavik. Explore classic and modern Icelandic art in the nation's capital.

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This Icelandic Rye Bread is Baked in the Ground

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This Icelandic Rye Bread is Baked in the Ground

One of the best parts of traveling is trying new food, and a real must-try Icelandic food is rye bread. It's called "rúgbrauð" in Icelandic, and it has a sweet and slightly spiced flavor. It's also so soft that it could almost be considered a cake! Typically, Icelandic rye bread is served with a "plokkfiskur" fish stew, though it's delicious on its own. Enjoy it with plenty of butter, and you can pair it with all sorts of toppings, though it's especially tasty with smoked salmon. What makes it truly unique is that, traditionally, it's made by burying the bread in a pot in the ground, where