I Was Wrong About the Final Not Being a Moral Conflict
At one point during the final I entertained fantasies of the Dutch team crashlanding in the Andes and having to eat each other to survive. I don’t think I’ve ever [&hel
Passion Play
The storyline of the final has taken an odd turn lately. It’s almost become a passion play. You have the dull Dutch up against the saintly Spaniards which is, frankly, [&hell
Are Spain Boring?
Spain have won every game in the knockout phase 1-0, scoring their single goal in the second half. Once they had the goal, they spent most of their time playing […]
Steam Rises From Eyjafjallajökull
Steam has been spotted rising up to nine thousand feet—or three kilometres— from the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, reports Vísir. According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office
Molluscs At Risk From Toxic Algae
The Marine Research Institute of Iceland has found toxic algae in Breiðafjörður near Flatey and Stykkishólmur, and Hvalfjörður near Hvammsvík. According to Vísir, The Marin
Welfare Committee To Give 25 Million To City’s Poor
A proposal from the Left Green party, to provide a grant to residents who receive financial assistance, has been approved by the Welfare Committee today, according to www.eyjan.is.
The Best Scoop Around
Ísbúðin Ísland Stigahlíð 45-47, 105 Ísbúðin Ísland only recently joined the crowd of ice cream stores dishing out cold creamy goodness to Reykjavík residents. Opening it
Italy On Ice
Hornið Hafnarstræti 15, 101 Thirty years ago in Reykjavík there were very few restaurants, much less ones serving up authentic fare from foreign lands. In 1979, Hornið opened i
Used Books Are The Best Books
Bókin, or Bókabúð Braga as it is often called by locals, is quite easy to spot when walking down Hverfisgata. It’s the only storefront on the street with piles of […]
A Proper Haberdashery
If you have been in Reykjavík for any significant amount of time, you may have taken notice at how (some of the) men’s style is a cut above. Yes, some […]
Mystery Art In Nowhereland
We are sitting in a pile of hay in Vogar, near Keflavík, drinking wine and watching hipsters lying about in the evening sun. Kolbeinn Hugi Höskuldsson and Mundi Vondi, a [&hellip
It Took a Great Effort Not to Use Mannschaft-related Puns
Spain 1 – 0 Germany Paul the Psychic Octopus was right. I suppose that’s what I get for doubting him. Soon, once he has gained full control of his immense […]
Icelandic Poetry In China
A new cultural foundation, called the China Iceland Cultural Fund, was formally announced this morning in Beijing, according to mbl.is. The fund, sponsored by Chinese businessman H
Reykjavík Arts Festival Gets New Manager
Guðrún Norðfjörð has been hired as the new General Manager of the Reykjavík Arts Festival, reports Morgunblaðið. She was selected out of twenty-four applicants for th
Sheep Ahoy!
So it turns out the old adage is true: there are more sheep than people in Iceland. Just check out the graph below. There are some interesting anomalies to note […]
Local Favourites and Secrets
While compiling our BEST OF REYKJAVÍK list, we consulted with a large group of people from all around town. Some of them were very detailed in their preferences, and some [&hellip
Savoury Saffran
Saffran Glæsibær, 104 Healthy, tasty, exotic, and very reasonably priced, Saffran is totally one of our favourite places to eat in Reykjavík. In fact, it just won our ‘best go
Bæjarins Beztu, Seriously
Bæjarins Beztu Hafnarstræti 17, 101 The Icelandic pylsa: possibly the only hot dog with the ability to unite an entire nation, for better or for worse. And Bæjarins beztu pylsur
The Westfjords: Boats, Birds And Baked Goods
Nothing starts the day like an early flight to Ísafjörður. When my friend and I embarked upon an action-packed day tour from the good people at Air Iceland, we discovered [&hell
The Belle Of The Bar
The bar Ölstofan located on Vegamótastígur is a cosy, laid-back pub known for a fine array of local and imported brews. They have recently become the only bar in Reykjavík [&he
Daði: Self Portrait
To my knowledge, the only notable thing to have come from Dalvík recently is Friðrik Ómar, a poisoned pop dwarf whose music is the equivalent of a dozen Care Bears […]