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Blue Lagoon
Just when you thought the Blue Lagoon had
done it all – a new facility, a first-class restau-
rant, a steam cave – Iceland’s most popular
tourist attraction is now a hot spot, and we’re not
talking about the temperature of the milky water.
Blue Lagoon and Og Vodafone have cooperated
to give guests at Blue Lagoon geothermal spa
access to wireless Internet, free of charge.
Internet access is available in the conference
rooms and in the restaurant area of the Blue
Lagoon. While we don’t recommend taking your
brand new G4 laptop into the water, go right
ahead and surf the net after that relaxing dip.
Blue Lagoon,www.bluelagoon.com
Madur Lifandi
The first time I stepped into the health-food restau-
rant Madur Lifandi (Living Man), a skinny employ-
ee presented me with a shot of green liquid.
One whiff and I knew for certain it wasn’t Mt.
Dew. “It’s wheat grass,” said the skinny man.
If you crave a large helping of vegetables and food
loaded with lentils, then stop into Madur Lifandi,
the latest addition to the ever-growing number
of restaurants in Reykjavík catering to those who
understand that you are what you eat.
They even sell wheatgrass nutrition bars
made from, as the packaging boasts: “Juicy
Wheatgrass.” While the bar doesn’t taste like a
Snickers, it is packed with dates.
Madur Lifandi, Open M-F from 10-8, Sat from 10-4,
Borgartún 24, tel: (+354) 585 8700
Beco
This store seems slightly out-of-the-way for
Reykjavík. Of course, when you know people make
the trip to this shop from America and Europe, that
it’s Iceland’s answer to BH, that the store carries a
full range of professional and amateur equipment
in stock, the commute isn’t so bad. Prices are
competitive, especially considering a VAT rebate,
and the store has a repair centre.
Beco Langholsvegi 84 104 Reykjavík
(+354) 533-3411.
66° North
In Iceland, winter lasts until May, so if you’re
crazy enough to travel here in Nov-Dec make
sure you layer. And if you don’t want to stand
out as a dorky tourist, layer with 66° North, a
company that’s been “Keeping Iceland warm
since 1926”, as their slogan states. Hey, if it’s
good enough for the fisherman who work the
seas when the thermometer falls into the minus,
then 66° North jackets, hats, gloves and pants
will keep you warm as you wander the streets
of Reykjavík.
66° North, ww.66north.is
Spútnik
This hip second-hand store recently relocated
to trendy downtown Klapparstigur and is a real
treasure chest for fashion must-haves. Look out
for snakeskin bags, rabbit fur jackets and stoles,
funky pins and headpieces and 1970’s boots. Also
features a whole lot of 80’s glamour blouses and
dresses.
Spútník, Klapparstígur 27, 101 Reykjavík
(+354) 551 5121.
Nonnabúd
Became so hip in Reykjavík last summer that it
was declared as passé by one newspaper. A
fact that immensely pleased its owner, Nonni,
whose rock and roll label “Dead” is anything but
mainstream. As featured in a host of international
magazines including Esquire, the range includes
fabulous t-shirts, bags and customised jackets,
most emblazoned with a trademark skull.
Nonnabúd, Laugavegur 20 b, 101 Reykjavík.
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