Category Archives: nudity

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, gymnophobia, laugardalslaug | Comments (2)

Welcome to Our ‘Hood: Austurvöllur

It’s hip to be square.
Every city has a centre; a hub around which all activities seem to spin. Austurvöllur has served as Reykjavík’s heart since the first settler, Ingólfur Arnarson, established his farm just around the corner (two doors down from the strip club… next to the Subway restaurant).
Called the “east field” in honour of where Arnarson’s […]

25 September 2007 – 15:15 | By Erik | Also posted in iceland, nightlife, Bars in Iceland, 101, food, skyr, shopping, clubs, kókómjólk, nasa, Our 'Hood | Comments (1)

Something for June: The Summer Solstice Edition

A roundup of things to do in Reykjavík this June, as prepared by your still-pasty-white editors.

The midnight sun is in full effect! At 3am you can go for a hike, window shop downtown, or take pictures of your friends naked. Bring the wide-angle lense.
Ok, maybe leave that last one to the professionals… Spencer Tunick displays some […]

31 May 2007 – 15:02 | By Erik | Also posted in iceland, 101, music, events, Visual Arts, Reykjavík Art Museum, nasa | Comments (1)

Silfra: Probably the closest you’ll get to space-walking

Warning: diving in Silfra will give you several moments of clarity.
Iceland may not be the first country to enter your mind when you think about snorkeling or scuba diving — as we’re sure you do, like, all the time. It’s cold and the underwater life hardly rates high on the Attenborough-scale.
Still, there are some remarkable […]

24 January 2007 – 17:44 | By Margrét | Also posted in iceland, thingvellir, southern iceland, nature, Adventure in Iceland, Silfra, scuba diving | Comments (0)

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 […]