Have Some Havarí: On Leaving Reykjavík For The Far East
It would be easy to miss Havarí if you weren’t looking out for it. Along the Ring Road between Djúpivogur and Breiðdalvsík, a simple roadside sign points away from the [&hell
Icelandic Music Roundup: Jóhann Jóhannsson, Björk, Terrordisco, Reykjavíkurdætur, More
Oscar-nominated composer Jóhann Jóhannsson has been drafted in to provide the soundtrack for the sequel to Ridley Scott’s ‘Blade Runner’, directed by his long-time collabor
Let’s Talk About Syr
In Iceland you don’t talk about syr! Mention the Ukrainian white cheese, and you’ll be in for a festival of denial. In Iceland there is no such thing as syr, […]
I Need Pride
I have cried more tears into my keyboard over the past few months than I care to count. My recent trip to the US was a tragedy sandwich, with mass […]
Who You Callin’ Pony?
If you want to start a fight in Iceland, call their horses ponies. When I slipped up and did just that, I was met with, “A pony couldn’t do what […]
32,000 km Of Wetland Trenches!
Hangikjöt (smoked lamb), kindur (sheep) and skyr (like thick yogurt)—these are some Icelandic words that pop up when you hear someone mention farming in Iceland. Iceland has a l
Heroes & Villains: Early Elections
Our new hero is election season. This year we have been blessed with early elections, tentatively to be held on October 29, months ahead of the previously scheduled date in [&helli
For & Against: A Limit On Downtown Hotels
FOR: Recently, Reykjavík mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson said that city council was looking into the idea of putting a cap on just how many hotels can be built downtown. No […]
Fentanyl: Don’t Fuck With That Shit
Last weekend, some sad news came to light that brought back some bad memories for me, and shock and grief to a lot of other people. Namely, a young man […]
Travel News: Northern Lights, Viking Ships, Criminal Rubbish
As the Costa del Iceland’s pretty damn decent summer draws to its conclusion and the nights draw in, there are new seasonal activities on the menu for travellers. First and [&hel
Don’t Ask Nanna: About Icelandic Commitmentphobia
Hey Nanna, I can’t be the only one of your readers with this problem, I’m an exchange student and though I finished my term in the spring I’d like to s
Jóhann Jóhansson On “Dream Project” Of Scoring Blade Runner Sequel
Composer Jóhann Jóhansson made the news this week when it was announced that he’ll be scoring the Blade Runner sequel, directed by long-time collaborator Denis Villeneuve.
Russians Happiest With Their Visits To Iceland
Russian tourists expressed the highest level of satisfaction with their visit to Iceland, while Japanese tourists were the least impressed, according to the results of a new poll f
Pig Farms Make Some Improvements
Icelandic pig farms have reportedly made a number of significant improvements to the conditions in which pigs live, but there is still a ways to go. The Icelandic Food and [&hellip
Havarí: Driving The Length Of Iceland To The East-Side Party Barn
After three months on this island, it all came down to a few short final hours and a road trip. Less than two days before my departure from Iceland, I’d […]
Djúpivogur: Slowing Down In The East Fjords
Sometimes we all need a reminder to slow down. As we enter the East Iceland town of Djúpivogur, after a full day of driving from Reykjavík, we see a large […]
Icelandic Secondary School Switches To “Genderless” Bathrooms
The secondary school Verzlunarskóla Íslands, following a proposal from the school’s Feminist Society, has done away with labeling their bathrooms as being for male and fema
Icelandair Investigating Mysterious Upswing In Crew Illnesses
Icelandair is currently actively investigating what could be causing the recent increase in crew member illnesses, including a thorough examination of their planes’ air contr
Minimalistic Painting For This Week’s #GVPics Instagram Competition
Iceland has a lot going on right now; kids are starting school, some are preparing for winter and painting their houses, while others are enjoying the last days of summer […
STRIPP: Discussing Women’s Role In Society And On Stage
“I found the strip club where I worked to be like a micro version of the world we live in, with the exchange of money, hierarchies and greed, only in […]
Pokémon Go Trainers Damaging Botanical Gardens
The Akureyri Botanical Gardens have been experiencing significant damages lately from unwanted guests who trespass on the grounds playing Pokémon Go. Vísir reports that the garde