International Day Of The Icelandic Horse In Photos
As May 1 is a sacred workers’ holiday (no matter what anyone tells you), the International Day of the Icelandic Horse was celebrated in style today, in downtown Reykjavík. O
Don’t Ask Nanna: How To Hitchhike In Iceland
Hi Nanna, I’m thinking of skipping the extortionate car rentals on my trip to Iceland this summer – could you tell me how to say “Can I get a lift” [&hell
400 Girls Go To Tech Course
Around 400 primary school age girls were invited to participate in a tech and science course at the University of Reykjavík to encourage their interest in STEM, reports RÚV. The
Tourist To Be Reunited With Missing Hat
American travel journalist, Godfrey Hall, took out an ad in Morgunblaðið newspaper this week, hoping to track down his 66°North beanie, lost on a recent trip to Iceland. Accordi
Stykkishólmur Town Guide: Art, Sushi, Glaciers & Volcanoes
Of all the small towns around Iceland’s coastline, Stykkishólmur—population 1195—is one of the most charming. The small harbour is enclosed by a small, easily hikeable cliff
Monster Of The Month: Skuggabaldur – Shadow Baldur
A skuggabaldur has a cat for a father and a fox for a mother. They are no less a menace than foxes or other beasts that sorcerers send to kill […]
MYRKFÆLNI: Iceland’s Underground Music Reaches The Surface
The word “myrkfælni” translates as “fear of darkness”—apropos for the tension-filled music presented by MYRKFÆLNI, a new underground music organisation celebrating Icel
Ása Dyradóttir’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Ása Dyradóttir is a musician who just moved from Reykjavík to London. Her band MAMMÚT are currently preparing to release their fourth LP, ‘Kinder Versions’, on June 23. “
Get Your Read On: Jar City & Dreamland
If you want the joy of reading a piece of Icelandic literature without the hassle of learning Icelandic, here are two English-translated books that are a great place to start. [&he
Not-A-Unicorn Spared Trip To Slaughterhouse
The one horned ram, incorrectly identified by international media as a “unicorn” has been spared from the slaughterhouse, though his notoriety and fame did not play any
Jamie Oliver Sourcing Salmon From Controversial Farm
Famous TV chef, Jamie Oliver is being inundated with comments from angry Icelanders on his Facebook page after posting a photo of controversial Arnarlax salmon farm – where
Monster Of The Month: Tröllbotnaland – Land of Giants
Tales tell of a country northeast of Iceland and Greenland known as the Land of Giants. Many have paid dearly for attempting to explore the land and its people, including […
Int’l Media Gets Icelandic News Wrong Again: This Is NOT A Unicorn
The international media has erroneously reported that there is a unicorn in Iceland, but even the most cursory research will reveal that this is in fact not the case. MBL’s [
Mura Masa Coming To Airwaves
DJ and producer Mura Masa will be gracing our humble Iceland Airwaves music festival this year. Mura Masa might be best known for his song “Love$ick”, which topped the
Police Investigate Canadian Modelling Agency
Icelandic police are investigating a foreign company grooming young Icelandic girls with promises of modelling work in Canada, reports Vísir. “The police would like to warn
Debate Over Trade Agreement With Philippines
Members of parliament for the Left Greens and the Pirate Party are fighting a free trade agreement with the Philippines due to major human rights violations at the hands of Pres
Car Sets Self On Fire At Red Light
While waiting on a red light in Akureyri, a man driving his 2006 Skoda Octavia was startled when his car suddenly began to self-immolate. RÚV reports that the Skoda is […]
Smuggled Cat Killed By Authorities
A Swiss couple travelling to Iceland in their camper van via the Norröna ferry to Höfn, got a shock when their cat was confiscated and killed by authorities. The woman […]
ESCANDALO: Iceland’s Eurovision Staging Leaked Online!
Eurovision is just around the corner and Icelandic Euroheads (read: this reporter) are gearing up for this year’s music bonanza. But what is this? Is sabotage afoot? RÚV rep
Video: Take a One Minute Black Sand Beach Break
On a recent road trip around Iceland, our resident videographer Timothée Lambrecq took a few moments to chill in some of the more picturesque spots he found. So if you’re [&
VIDEO: Footage Of Cute AF Seals Caught By Drone
Is footage of a herd of Harp Seals swimming around and playing with each other the thing you need to make this Monday morning bearable? Then we’ve got you sorted. The [&hell