Six tourists for every Icelander walked these streets last year, according to Bloomberg’s tally of 2.2 million arrivals to a country of 387,000 souls. The Ministry of Tourism is already budgeting for 2.5 million by 2026—roughly the population of Chicago … Continue reading A Postcard Paradise Pricing Out the Natives
As Starbucks prepares to open in downtown Reykjavík, the city’s beloved coffee culture faces pressure—from global chains, nostalgic tourists, and the quiet question of what makes a place truly local. Continue reading Drip by Drip | Starbucks in Reykjavík
Starting out as a scattering of turf houses on the untamed shores of Faxaflói Bay, Reykjavík has slowly transformed into a lively, modern capital. Today, Iceland’s largest city is home to two-thirds of the country’s population. Though small and isolated, … Continue reading A Brief History of Reykjavik
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