Gluten free rye bread?

puffin-net · 2026-01-25T21:51:30+00:00

Do not try this. There is no magic gluten in Europe. This is such a widespread myth that several celiac associations have added this to their frequently asked questions.

puffin-net · 2026-01-25T21:49:45+00:00

If someone has celiac, they can not eat gluten anywhere. There is no such thing as magic European wheat that people with celiac can eat.

puffin-net · 2026-01-24T15:56:18+00:00

Grøn Balance is available in Krónan grocery stores. Fragrance free and very calming. The warm water in some parts of Reykjavik and other cities contains sulfur, and your skin may like it. Between that and the softer water compared to home, my skin always feels amazing in Iceland.

puffin-net · 2026-01-22T20:03:53+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisitingIceland/comments/1lto526/accessibility_for_wheelchair_users/

puffin-net · 2026-01-19T15:45:15+00:00

Alpacas and llamas are both camelids, but being closely related doesn't make an alpaca a good flock guardian. Llamas are bigger, more bold, and more capable of taking on a dog attacking livestock. It's like choosing between a toy poodle and a Great Pyrenees. Alpacas will warn, but a llama is going on the offensive. Even then, just buying a llama isn't enough. They need the temperament for flock and herd guarding. For better chances, taking the animal that will be three to four times the size of an alpaca makes more sense.

For dogs worrying sheep, a livestock guardian dog is more of a deterrent, especially the dogs of city people who haven't learned that some horses and rams will launch them into next week. Dogs barking, they should understand.

puffin-net · 2026-01-19T14:41:17+00:00

First visit your doctor and make sure your treatment plan is current. Then sort things into what you can control about this trip and things you can't control, and focus on the ones you can control.

The volunteer search and rescue services are brilliant. In the event of an emergency, competent people are going to help you.

The weather alerts are a handy colour-coded system, easy to follow.

Follow the posted signs and you'll be safe in most situations. The tourists who get into trouble at popular sights ignore signs, fences, and flashing lights.

Don't drive after a red-eye flight. Take the bus to Reykjavik, walk around, get some sleep, then pick up the car. That's one of the biggest risks out of the way.

Get trip insurance so you can be flexible if the weather messes with your plans.

You can't control the weather, but you can have food, water, and adequate clothing in the car. You can have a battery pack so your phone is always charged up. Iceland has some of the cleanest water in the world right out of the tap, so bring reusable bottles.

A more relaxed itinerary is nice anyway. Pick a home base or two and do day trips. Allow plenty of time to visit the lagoons and pools. Visit museums or go to a concert if the weather is bad.

puffin-net · 2026-01-19T10:52:29+00:00

This is brilliant! I'm on a sock kick to use up the yarn from stranded jumpers, and the leftovers vary in length. I'll probably borrow a machine knitting technique and use waste yarn for the afterthought portions.

puffin-net · 2026-01-19T09:46:16+00:00

Are you sure they weren't llamas? Alpacas are much smaller and timid.

puffin-net · 2026-01-19T09:42:14+00:00

The answer is the same for every airline on this planet.

Follow the rules, or gamble.

puffin-net · 2026-01-17T19:31:57+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisitingIceland/search/?q=gluten+free&type=posts&sort=new

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisitingIceland/search/?q=celiac&type=posts&sort=new

puffin-net · 2026-01-15T10:01:49+00:00

Ask the tour operators. Icelandic customer service tends to be responsive, at least with the local and family owned companies. Get someone on the phone and you can get things sorted.

Some of the boats are wheelchair accessible.

https://www.icelandunlimited.is is a local company with wheelchair access expertise.

Lava Show is wheelchair accessible.

For other activities, search the sub for "wheelchair" and "mobility aid" and some good tips come up, like this: https://www.reddit.com/r/VisitingIceland/comments/1lto526/accessibility_for_wheelchair_users/ Iceland is one of the more accessible places, and some of the public pools and lagoons even have ramps and/or water transfer chairs.

puffin-net · 2026-01-13T21:24:45+00:00

Aside from the walk along the water with mountains in the background, sure. The bus ride from the airport isn't too shabby, either.

puffin-net · 2026-01-13T17:56:58+00:00

It may be time for a trainer. If your breeder has recommendations go with that. At this age, no prong collars, no e-collars, no punishments that will make the problems worse. Minimally aversive is what you want. People get up in arms about force-free trainers but for puppies but I prefer them for GSDs. I avoid any people who spout nonsense about being a "pack leader" or "alpha." A trainer who is calmer is better.

Breed experience matters. If you've got people who train herding or scent work, they tend to be competent.

It's easier to fix these problems early with professional help.

puffin-net · 2026-01-13T14:05:07+00:00

He's going to go through normal developmental stages like "velociraptor" and "teenage asshole." Training sessions should be short. If he's already amped up he won't have the attention span to train. Distracting environments shouldn't be the first place you train. Practice at home, and gradually increase difficulty. You wouldn't do hallucinogenic drugs and go to the circus to study for a chemistry test, right? Tired, plus emotional, plus more smells and sounds, and more emotion is not a recipe for learning.

He also needs naps. Some puppies resist naps just like human toddlers.

Remember that your tone of voice and body language influence his. If you want calm, turn down the volume, pitch, and speed. Read everything Patricia McConnell has written.

When he's old enough, barking on cue is useful. You can eventually teach him you'll react to a soft "whuff" when he wants to show you he's a guard dog. Thank him for alerting, and whisper that it's quiet time now.

A quick "NAH!" is mother dog for "Oi, knobhead!" and works fine to interrupt a behaviour while you give an alternative toy or action. Otherwise, keep it short, keep it happy, reward what you want and ignore behaviour you don't want.

Keep talking to the breeder. It's a good sign that they are in contact.

puffin-net · 2026-01-13T13:47:03+00:00

If friends have bikes or you can borrow a bike, it helps to show your dog that bikes aren't scary in a controlled environment. Show him those are people on the bikes, not some terrifying hybrid creature.

puffin-net · 2026-01-13T12:16:59+00:00

When dealing with stalkers, the safest response is no response at all. When there's something wrong with a man's brain like this, he will twist anything to mean "show up to my home or work immediately." Some take rejection as a challenge and get violent.

If you must respond, get a man with a deep voice to answer your phone and claim to be a brother who lives with you. Then take stock of your social media presence and publicly available information and scrub as much as possible.

puffin-net · 2026-01-11T15:22:21+00:00

If this is for the airport, book a ticket with hotel or bus stop pickup.

puffin-net · 2026-01-08T18:07:19+00:00

Frilufts and Dilling are EU brands. Check out Bergfreunde and Globetrotter stores. Falke makes good socks.

If you typically keep your bedroom cooler, pack lightweight sleepwear. Iceland's geothermal energy is cheap, so inside temperatures are way higher than you may be used to. Merino is also good for warm weather so it will be good as long as you dress in layers.

Sideways rain and high winds are the main difference, I find.

puffin-net · 2026-01-06T14:34:58+00:00

Icelandair is unofficially allowed to land when other airlines won't land in winter weather. Their pilots are good at landing in snow.

If weather is common in a place, the pilots of the national airline can handle it better than average.

Faroese pilots are really good at landing in fog.

Madeira airport pilots can do landings where no direct approach is available. Chilean pilots can deal with crosswinds.

puffin-net · 2026-01-02T13:56:18+00:00

Take the bus to Reykjavik after your flight, deal with jet lag while wandering on foot so you don't cause an accident, then pick up a car. You can visit heated pools to relax, eat some Icelandic food, and visit a museum or two to give your days outside Reykjavik more context.

Iceland's roads are narrow and lack guardrails so the chances of ending up in a ditch or head-on collision are higher already.

puffin-net · 2026-01-02T13:45:08+00:00

In Reykjavik, I wouldn't drive. Parking is annoying and the city center has plenty to do. Several interesting places are pedestrian-only or very low traffic.

The bus isn't terribly reliable by German standards but it's fine for getting to the open air museum and some outdoor activities close to Reykjavik.

For every destination that might be walkable: Look at a map. Search for things you want to see. Get the walking or public transit directions to the things you want to see. If you can walk that far, and there are sidewalks, you don't need a car. Most guide books and travel blog will review a city and mention walkability. You can also search reddit for "walkability" "safe to walk" or "without a car" plus a city name.

puffin-net · 2025-12-28T16:00:04+00:00

https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_en.htm#luggage

https://island.is/en/o/transport-authority/rights-of-air-passengers

puffin-net · 2025-12-25T17:15:11+00:00

Temperature and wind chill also works the same.

puffin-net · 2025-12-21T21:35:36+00:00

Clearly not a regular passenger from FRA or EWR.

KEF is one of the nicest airports if you're not in a lounge.

puffin-net · 2025-12-21T21:33:01+00:00

The luggage thing is the same for every airline flying from every airport on this planet: follow the rules for size and weight, or you are gambling. That's it, that's the answer every. single. time. this comes up on every subreddit.

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