Euro / kg to USD / lb --> Iceland

While  visiting a new country I feel more comfortable if I have a simple way to estimate how much I pay for my "market basket".
For example, what it costs me to buy bread, milk, cheese, farmers cheese, yoghurt, seasonal fruits and vegetables, fish and meats for 3 days.
Since prices / selection are drastically different in convenience stores and supermarkets in US, I would do basic research to locate supermarkets in designated location. It may works the other way around in the foreign country (family stores are cheaper than supermarket chains), but I assume for simpicity sake that life in Europe is similar to American way.

Let's assume we talk euro. I suppose all I need then is the ability to convert euro-kilos and euro-litres into dollar-pounds and dollar-quarts.
This way according to today's conversion rate  10 EURO / KILOGRAM = 6 USD / LB.

As I read further through pick-up in Iceland, the author suggests that due to high prices for groceries you cook each and every meal at home (in your rental apartment).  In such case we mean Iceland Krone.
1000 ISK / KILOGRAM = 17.4 USD / LB.


Grocery stores
Forget dining out for every meal.  This is especially true when you leave Reykjavik.  There are numerous small towns outside of the capital city and while many of them have restaurants, they are usually more like truck stop cafes with very simple menus.  My suggestion is to stock up on supplies at the various grocery stores.  The cheapest of which are Bonus and a store called Kronan.  Stock up on the basics: bread, cheese, Skyr (an Icelandic dairy product similar to yogurt), deli meats, etc.  Buy local greenhouse-grown vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce and peppers. Almost everything else is imported.  If you have a place to cook your own meals, your options will increase.  In that case, I recommend buying fish.  It’s fresh, clean, reasonably affordable and doesn’t need any fancy sauces or condiments to be tasty.

Still can't find information on staple food prices.
    

Iceland and pick-up (3): "One month into my Iceland stay I forgot what it was like to experience basic human warmth"

Iceland and pick-up (2)

The problem with ordering drinks in a bar is that the serving size is a joke. I estimate it's about half of the "official" serving size in the States...
To combat these problems, my drinking strategy was to knock back some scotch at home while pumping myself up to misogynistic rap music, then moving to beer once I arrived at the bar. 

***************************************** What I want you to understand is that  good chat is not valued by Iceland girls. They really don't care about your status back home, your vast experience, or your accomplished humor.


The paragraph below made my heart go out for the guy:

The night I went to see a Brazilian singer with a Russian girl about one month into my trip was eye opening. The Russian was chatty about life and travel while the Brazilian singer was charming, smiley and graceful. The fact that the Russian girl asked for my opinions almost blew my mind, because even Icelanders didn't give a fuck what I thought of their country. One month into my Iceland stay I forgot what it was like to experience basic human warmth. 

I believe this guy is sincere. He is not talking about many bangs with easy Icelandic girls he got in Iceland. In fact, he got two in two months. So much for apartment near the bar zone, smart afterparties pick-up line, and two months in the dark cold winter with not much of human touch.

Iceland and pick-up (2)

Iceland and pick-up (1)

Icelandic girls are extremely shy, boring and cold (I'd describe American girls as annoying, abrasive and cold).
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(1) The girls are poor conversationalists (2) they love to overdrink (3) they love no-strings-attached sex. ==> Next

Bonus: Twitter. 

Iceland and pick up

Reading "Bang Iceland" by Roosh V.
So far so good. This guide is meant for straight men. No advise whatsoever for straight girls. Or for not-so-straight people. Though Reykjavik is the famous capital for gay clubbing. You've been warned.

...cold rain or fat snow...brutal wind...Summer is better. The average high temperature rises to the 50s, and around the solstice you get to experience nearly twenty-four hours of sun per day
So, let's settle for the summer trip. College girls go away for summer but this is even better.

English is widely spoken,...so there is no need to bone up on your Icelandic (the girls won't even give you bonus points for saying a few words in their language)...free lessons http://www.icelandiconline.is  ====> Next

GÍSLI	Halló! Ég heiti Gísli. Hvað heitir þú?
KATE	Ég heiti Kate.

Guarantee of a good stay - my bet

Working around the absence of "Childfree" checkbox option  could be fun.

My bet would be something else though. I trust hotels of such class / in  this price range to accommodate other guests the way I only hear them during wine tasting hour in the course of polite weather nonsense exchange:
Montage Beverly Hills
Our selection of 55 suites includes options ideal for those traveling with staff, colleagues, friends or extended family. Combine the Governor Suite with one of two Presidential Suites and two Grand Deluxe Guestrooms to create a private four-bedroom retreat. Or opt for a suite and guestroom configuration to create luxurious two-bedroom accommodations.
Each of our 201 guestrooms reflects both vintage Hollywood style and modern-day luxury.
Price range $550 - $900. 

LGBT-Welcoming vs. Childfree hotels

As we all know, there is no "Childfree" checkbox listed in Expedia options, so let's research more on how we can use "LGBT-Welcoming" option for best results.


Numbers and facts:
624 hotels in LA and vicinity (I checked some random dates in March, like 6 weeks form now)
out of which 27 hotels are LGBT-Welcoming.


Sorted them by price and dug deeper into every 3d (27/3 equals 9).

Walls Motel Long Beach
Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in at this property.
Rooms under 70$.

DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles - Commerce
Minimum guest age is 21. 
Pet policy - dogs and cats only. Maximum number of pets per room - 2. 
Pet maximum weight in lb is 20.
Price per room 90-100$.

Queen Mary Hotel
There are no room charges for children 17 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly.
Rooms under $120. 

The Hotel of Hollywood

There are no room charges for children 17 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.
Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per night (maximum USD 245.00 per stay)
Pet maximum weight in kg is 15.
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed.
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.  
Caters to singles, couples, seniors, families, groups. 
Under $130. 

My favorite is The Hotel of Hollywood - everyone is welcome with exception of bigger pets.
More hotels in higher price range listed below.  

My bet would be something else though.

Relax, rejuvenate: childfree hotels

Childfree hotels - Big Sur, South California:


Highway 1 through Big Sur designated American National Scenic Byway & California Scenic Highway, an honor reserved for highways that are so distinctive they are destinations unto themselves.
Big Sur, offering best lodging in Monterey County and the best lodging in California.
"Big Sur" is derived from the original Spanish-language "el sur grande", meaning "the big south", or from "el país grande del sur", "the big country of the south".

So, my friends decided to visit.
They are well off and looked for the best options as far as lodging is concerned.


Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn was created for adults to relax, rejuvenate and nurture relationships.
Therefore, our minimum age for guests is 18 years.

Ventana Inn and Spa

Ventana Inn & Spa is designed and is operated as a resort for adults.
Many guests come to Ventana expressly to take a break for a few days from their own children.
No one under the age of 18 is permitted to stay at Ventana Inn & Spa.

Choice No. One and choice No. Two hotels turned them down because of the kids they had in tow. So they are thinking about visiting Big Sur next time without kids. In order to relax, rejuvenate and nurture their relationship.

More on the subject:  
Childfree hotels
LGBT-Welcoming