Showing posts with label Iceland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Iceland. Show all posts

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Taste the Adventure: Exploring Iceland's Wild Side by Camper Van

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey through the land of fire and ice? Iceland, with its breathtaking landscapes, majestic waterfalls, and unique geothermal wonders, offers an adventure like no other. And what better way to explore this Nordic wonderland than by camper van? Buckle up and join me as we navigate an unforgettable trip around Iceland, discovering hidden gems and indulging our adventurous tastes. Read on for the full details.

Small black church on Snaefellsnes Peninsula in Iceland
Burdir church on Iceland's Snaefellsnes Peninsula


Monday, December 23, 2019

An ode to Icelandic licorice

Icelandic salty chocolate licorice in a bag

Salty licorice for the win!


Guys, Icelandinc licorice is amazing! Let me start by saying, I hate licorice in America. You'll never find me noshing on a twizzler and everyone knows that black jelly beans are the worst. But Scandinavians love their licorice, and it's a totally different ball game in countries like Iceland. First off, it's salty, and in this case was coated in chocolate.

I bought this stuff in a gas station, and it was the bomb. I've since tried fancier Scandi chocolate from the fancy Lakrids shop in Copenhagen, but for my money, this weird little bag of Icelandic licorice was the best. I wish I could get my hands on some of it, so if you go to Icleand, don't miss your chance!

Friday, December 20, 2019

The unique Icelandic tomato soup restaurant you'll fall in love with

Lush Icelandic Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon and waterfall
Iceland's stunning Fjadrárgljúfur canyon, also known as the canyon Justin Bieber fans almost ruined. 


Iceland is by far one of the most beautiful places you could ever visit. Filled with otherworldly natural wonders, it is truly a feast for the eyes. A literal feast, though, not so much. Iceland is quite expensive and not known for its cuisine, so while I highly recommend it as a vacation spot, it's not really a foodie destination.

Tomato soup and tomato cocktail at Friðheimar restaurant in Iceland
Our meal at Friðheimar 


A unique tomato soup restaurant 


That's why I was so pleased to find one restaurant I can heartily recommend. Friðheimar is a tomato soup restaurant, and it was wonderful! Iceland is a great place for a long drive, and that's just what we did. We cruised from gorgeous site to gorgeous site, and this restaurant was conveniently located in the midst of our path.

It's housed in a greenhouse, and the tomatoes you're enjoying are growing all around you. You can order all you can eat tomato soup with crusty bread, and you can even snip basil right at your table to add to the dish. Don't miss the tomato cocktails. My green tomato based drink was a delight.

After you gorge yourself on soup, take a walk around the greenhouse and check out the bees that keep things growing!


Bees at Friðheimar restaurant in Iceland
Bees that keep the tomatoes growing 

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Thursday, July 25, 2019

Coming soon...guides to traveling in Spain and Iceland!

Owner of La Jamoneria carving ham in Zaragoza, Spain

We came, we saw, we ate ALL THE JAMON. We're back from 11 days in Spain and Iceland, and it was amazing! I'm working on pulling together all the details to share with you. Coming soon!

Gorgeous Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon in Iceland

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