Category Archives: gymnophobia

Why Stop at the Showers?

Iceland: The least likely place on earth to perfect your all-over tan.
Almost a year and a half ago we warned you about the nude bathing requirements at Reykjavík’s swimming pools. The inquiries from terrified travellers were overwhelming.
Do I really have to get, like, all the way undressed?
Are there any pools with private showers?
I’m circumcised… will that be a problem?
It seems […]

26 March 2008 – 12:58 | By Erik | Also posted in iceland, swimming pools, nudity, laugardalslaug | Comments (2)

Slimy Little Secret

So you’ve come to Iceland intent on sampling its renowned pool culture, but find the Blue Lagoon a bit touristy and the Laugardalslaug a bit hectic. You need something off the beaten track, something wild, something enticing, something to make you feel like you’ve landed in a sci-fi movie from the ’30’s. You need Lýsuhóll.
Also […]

9 October 2007 – 13:39 | By Alda | Also posted in iceland, Adventure in Iceland, swimming pools, laugardalslaug, Western Iceland | Comments (0)

Steamy Little Secret

Psst. Read any good blogs lately (other than this one, of course)? We have. Alda Kalda writes ‘The Iceland Weather Report’ (which gives you far more than the weather), and will be helping us out in upcoming months.* We like her, and we think you will too.
The small town of Laugarvatn is home to one of the best-kept secrets […]

21 August 2007 – 17:48 | By Alda | Also posted in iceland, nature | Comments (2)

August In-Depth: Gay Pride Weekend

On 11 August, Iceland comes way, way out of the closet.
Gay Pride weekend has grown to become one of the most anticipated festivals of the year. At this Saturday’s parade, kids sporting rainbow flags and face paint will be as common as drag queens and women in plaid. Páll Óskar, Iceland’s reigning Queen, will croon to the crowd of […]

9 August 2007 – 15:33 | By Erik | Also posted in iceland, 101, events, Festivals, DJs, concerts, gay pride | Comments (1)

Reykjavík Swimming Pools: The Naked Truth

Making the most of the city’s abundant piping hot water, Reykjavik’s swimming pools are well worth a visit. Even if it means conquering your fear of nudity first.
Low levels of chlorine at all 16 of Reykjavik’s pools means there’s no nasty bleach-like smell while you bathe, but high levels of hygiene mean you have to […]