Word of the Issue: Svikalogn
The word of the issue this issue is svikalogn, and like other useful aspects of Icelandic conversation, it’s about the weather. The word literally means “betraying calm,” and
“Anti-Rape Sticker” Sparks Controversy And Discussion
Singer Þórunn Antonía, with the support of President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, recently launched a campaign against sexual assault with a sticker she had designed. This sticker i
Missing in Iceland: A Real Deli
Don’t listen to what anyone tells you: there are no delis in Iceland. Oh, you can find pizza shops or the occasional high-end grocery store calling itself a “deli.” But [&hel
Time Capsule: Parliament Hall
The Parliament Hall and its iconic cerulean walls have stood the test of time since 1881. Despite the absence of opulent décor, the Hall still exudes grandeur even in its [&hellip
Track by Track: Úlfur Úlfur – Hefnið okkar
Úlfur Úlfur recently dropped their sophomore album, ‘Hefnið okkar’, which means “Avenge Us.” Rappers Helgi and Arnar gave us the rundown on each song. Hefnið okkar (“
Egill Sæbjörnsson’s Trolls Run Amok In Venice
It is no coincidence, argues Egill Sæbjörnsson, a Berlin-based conceptual artist and Iceland’s representative at the 57th Venice Biennale, that the country’s busiest years fo
Searching For A Feeling: Sara Riel Tackles Human Nature
There’s no other way to describe visual artist Sara Riel than fuss-free. When we meet to discuss her latest exhibition, ‘Þessi’, showing 19-25 May at the Listamenn gallery,
Matwerk Doesn’t Reinvent The Wheel… But It Werks
I dodge the diagonal raindrops of Rey-jah-vik’s spring through the glass front of the former hair salon turned upscale Nordic dining spot. The restaurant carries a muted industri
Home On The Range: Shooting in Borgarnes
I have never been a fan of firearms. I mostly found them scary, and the only things I liked about my grandfather’s hunting trips to the Italian countryside were the […]
The New Café Paris: A New Breakfast Spot In An Old Haunt
Café Paris: a name that immediately conjures up images of days spent outside on Austurvöllur, people-watching and swigging cold beers al fresco. While the old Café Paris occupie
Outside Of Reykjavík: Theatre, Rock ‘n’ Roll & Elves
If you’re heading of Reykjavík soon, here are some interesting tucked away spots and fun activities that might interest you, from Keflavík to Hafnarfjörður to Snæfellsne
Public Service Announcement: Free Shit To Do On International Museums Day
Before you start binge drinking this festival season, make yourself feel better by doing something a little more wholesome. Here’s a roundup of the free activities happening on I
Mundi The Puffin: A Shrimp Eating Blind Sweetheart Who Stole Our Hearts
There are so many tacky puffin dolls everywhere that you kind of forget that puffins are actually really cute sea birds (also who buys this shit?). But enter Mundi Lundi, […
Housing Prices Never Higher
Housing prices in Iceland are at the highest they have ever been according to a report by Landsbankinn, and increasing shortages mean that they are expected to go even higher. [&he
Emmsjé Gauti As Miniature Muscle Man In New Video
Today, rapper Emmsjé Gauti released a new video for his song “Lyfti mér upp”. The video is captivating and breathtaking—highlights include Gauti travelling to the supermark
NÝLÓ Captures Iceland’s Mercurial Art Scene
It’s often noted that Iceland has a vibrant and thriving arts culture for a country of 330,000 people. In music, literature and visual art, Iceland punches far above its weight,
Robert Spencer’s Head Of Security Issues Warning To Icelanders
Christine Williams, who recently accompanied our newest favourite person, Robert Spencer, to Iceland has issued a warning to all Icelanders about the immediate peril posed to the c
Seyðisfjörður Town Guide: Music, Waterfalls, Galleries & LungA
Tucked away in the Eastfjords, over a winding mountain pass, lies the small but perfectly formed port town of Seyðisfjörður. Home to 665 people, it feels like a miniature world
Elderly American Busts Moves To Retro Stefson
There’s a new dance taking the internet by storm. If you imagine the macarena world champion dabbing to the harlem shake you wouldn’t even be close. Ok not quite, but [&hel
Words of Interest: Long Live Icelandic
Icelandic has been global news as of late, because, like the Icelandic goat, it’s at risk of becoming extinct. The estimated number of Icelandic speakers in the world is only [&h
Robert Spencer Apparently “Spiked” With Ecstasy While In Iceland
Writer and JihadWatch blogger Robert Spencer claimed he was poisoned during his visit to Iceland, and a medical report shows there was MDMA and amphetamine in his system. DV were [