The aurora borealis (or northern lights) can be an almost eerie sight: Picture emerald green swirls coloring the otherwise darkened sky. But scientists have a boring explanation for this phenomenal ...

The best ways to get around Reykjavik are by foot, car and tour bus. Although rates are often higher for the best Iceland tours, traveling by tour bus comes without the headaches of driving on ...

Paul is a freelance travel and culture writer who has written and updated a slew of guidebooks (Rough Guides, National Geographic, Wallpaper, Fodors, DK) on a variety of destinations. He is based in ...

Iceland is synonymous with adventure and unforgettable views. Travelers come from all over the world to drive the Golden Circle, soak in the hot springs, and get a glimpse of the country’s majestic ...

Thanks to Icelandair’s generous stopover program, many visitors to Reykjavik only have a day before jetting off to their next destination. Luckily, Reykjavik is small and walkable, so you can see ...

The central area of downtown Reykjavik is often crowded with tourists, but at the same time, it’s full of interesting pockets with less traffic. In a town that swings from hibernation mode in winter ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The popular French bistro Snaps is one of the best restaurants in Reykjavik - Mikael Axelsson/Mikael Axelsson Reykjavik’s culinary ...

Iceland’s capital Reykjavik is home to just 233,000 people, just over half of which live in the city proper. Despite being a small city on the world scale, Reykjavik punches way above its weight due ...