I asked Icelandic locals for their favorite non-touristy alternatives to the Blue Lagoon. They recommended visiting one of Reykjavík's public swimming pools. They were right that no tourists seemed to ...

The country’s geothermal swimming pools are the centre of the Icelandic social scene, where news is exchanged while bodies are warmed and relaxed. A swimsuit might not be at the top of your packing ...

What should be a moment of well-being sometimes turns into a nightmare. The location? A municipal swimming pool, a space you might frequent regularly to swim, relax, and move without pressure. The ...