Sky Lagoon
Thermal baths
Went here as soon as we landed (as the flight was overnight) and it was a great way to a) freshen up and b) experience our first of several lagoons. It's not not crowded, but it's got really clean facilities and is overall pretty nice.
Thingvellir National Park
National park · South
Went to this park and a few others as we did the Golden Circle on day 1.
Skál!
Restaurant · Reykjavik
Went to this restaurant and really enjoyed it. Almost like a Wildair but in Iceland.
Landeyjahöfn
Ferry service
We drove to this harbor and took the ferry to the Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar), you put your car on the ferry and take it over. Buy tix in advance and you need to be at the harbor 30 minutes before departure and the crossing itself takes 40 minutes. Really beautiful ferry ride as well (with snacks and food on board).
Vestmannaeyjabær
Vestmannaeyjar
There are puffins on this island in the Summer and tons of beautiful things to see if you just drive around.
Seljalandsfoss
Waterfall · South
Day 3: we just drove around to a bunch of the waterfalls like this and a few others.
Skógafoss
Waterfall · South
Kvernufoss
Tourist attraction · South
It’s this waterfall in a box canyon and it’s green year round because of some geothermal whatever and it’ll be pleasantly warm even in the dead of winter.
Mia's Country Van - Local Fish & Chips
Fish & chips restaurant · South
A very random fish and chips truck that was really good (if you like fish and chips).
Reynisfjara Beach
Beach
Really wild place, some of the craziest rocks you've ever seen.
Hallgrimskirkja
Church · Reykjavik
got to see the sights, including this building which was beautiful.
Harpa
Building · Reykjavik
Olafur Eliasson designed building, lobby and second floor are open to roam.
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
Hot dog stand · Reykjavik
The thing I ate the most and loved the most were hot dogs, you get them with remoulade, mustard, and fried onions and it's so fucking good.
Fischersund
Perfume store · Reykjavik
A nice scents store associated with Sigur Ros.
Vinnustofa Kjarval
Lounge · Reykjavik
Private club for drinks and meetings, similar to Soho House