Free Keikó 2: Amusement Park Imports Beluga Whales To Iceland
The Ministry of Fisheries and the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority has granted permission for moving three beluga whales from Shanghai to the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, rep
Outside Of Reykjavík: McChurches, Steam Rooms & Vast Canyons
It’s all going on out there in countryside. Here are three places you might wanna star in Google Maps. Place: Kópavogskirkja Religious? Architecture aficionado? Fast food fa
Costco’s Wages Go Beyond What Icelandic Unions Demand
There’s been a lot of hype lately about the arrival of American low-price retailers Costco in Iceland. Icelanders have been practically over the moon about the things they sell t
Monster Of The Month: Moðurmur – Worm Dog
A worm dog […] is a female pup. The bitch will only give birth to one if it has consumed an unboiled cock egg. These have such an aberrant nature […]
Volcanoes, Glaciers & Other Wonders: The Best Iceland Day Trips
So, you’ve come to Reykjavík, the elf-infested city of glacial whalesong dreams. Let’s assume you’ve noticed by now that pretty much every second plot of land in the city ce
Ceasetone: One Seamless Track In The Big World
Hafsteinn Þráinsson is having a very busy summer. “It’s work, work, work,” he sighs. Hafsteinn is the brains behind the fingers currently plucking Ceasetone’s forthcoming
Cops With Guns: Not Making Us Safer
On the first Saturday of June, Icelanders participated in the annual Color Run, a normally harmless, family-friendly fun run that passes by without incident every year. This year,
Police With Guns At All Future Public Gatherings In Iceland
Armed Police At All Future Public Gatherings In Iceland Police officers openly carrying guns will be present at the Secret Solstice Festival and at the June 17 independence celebra
The Mountain Involved In Domestic Disturbance For Third Time In Six Months
Last week, police were called to the house of Hafþór “The Mountain” Björnsson, following reports of domestic disturbance by neighbours. Fréttablaðið reports that Hafþór
American Expert: Air Pollution Shockingly High In Reykjavík
An American expert in air pollution claims he was incredibly surprised when he measured the levels of air particulate matter pollution in Reykjavík. Worse than Denver Dr. Larry G.
Pictures: The Color Run Iceland 2017
The annual colour run took place yesterday, and oh boy was it colourful. Fun was had by all as young and old ran the 5k while covered from head-to-toe in […]
Pineapplegate: Icelandic President Pays Tribute To Inventor Of Hawaiian Pizza
Icelandic President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, polarised people as much as Donald Trump, when last February, he came out publicly and proposed banning pineapples on pizzas. But
Matartíminn Magical Mystery Meal: Dill & Solfin Tour The Arctic Island Palate
Matartíminn is a series of pop-up events orchestrated by Dill, Iceland’s first Michelin star restaurant, and Kex Hostel. Each event takes place in a new and non-traditional loca
A Stroll As Casual As Crushing Croatia
They may be our mightiest, bravest and most virile heroes, and we may worship them as gods, but Icelanders understand that even the strongest must rest—which is why our national
Seamen’s Day In Photos
The first Sunday in June is always Seamen’s Day in Iceland. This year, we visited the festivities down at Reykjavík harbour, replete with demonstrations from the Rescue Squa
Iceland Smites! Croatia World Cup Qualifier Live Commentary
The mighty warriors of Iceland are about to give the lowly Croatians the smiting of a lifetime on their march to certain World Cup Glory. Follow the action below as […]
Dance Dance Evolution: The REAL Collective Gets Moving
In late 2016, Iceland’s dance scene got a fresh addition when a group of LHÍ students decided to form the REAL Collective. Having been fascinated and inspired by an improv [&hel
VIDEO: How To Speak With An Icelandic Accent
Ever wanted to convince someone you’re Icelandic without putting in the work to learn the language? Consider checking out this video then, on how to speak with an Icelandic a
American Child Seriously Injured At Seljalandsfoss
A 15-year-old American child who was travelling around Iceland with his family was seriously injured last Thursday after falling off a 15 meter high cliff by the Seljalandsfoss wat
Björk Premiers New Moonless Music Video
I stopped trying to make sense of Björk a long time ago. She confuses me, and when I’m confused I end up putting dishwasher soap in my coffee and get […]
Rafting In Iceland: Conquering The Glacial Tide
I have a problem. I can’t say no. It’s called #FOMO (fear of missing out) and its something that millennials deal with on the daily. It’s the reason I said […]