
Reykjavik: Thoroughly Modern, Thoroughly Icelandic
Reykjavik has found an appealing niche as a thoroughly modern city, with a thoroughly Icelandic attitude. By Bekah McNeel When you think of the next generation of destination cities, Portland, Austin, Asheville, you probably think of quirky, hip, individualistic vibes. Reykjavik would fit right in on that list. The running joke is that everyone in Reykjavik is writing a book. The moody atmosphere of winter’s constant darkness, and the sleeplessness of an all-bright summer probably have something to do with that. More so, however, may be the peculiar authenticity of the people in the modest port city. When it was […]