Literal Shit: You’re Soaking In It
One of the star attractions of the Icelandic countryside is bathing in a natural hot spring or naturally formed pool. It’s a subject we’ve covered in numerous travel articles a
Mass Protest Tomorrow Against Deportation Of Two Families
Two highly controversial deportation decisions, which have sparked concerted public objections, are the subject of a protest to be held in front of Parliament tomorrow. The protest
Word Of The Issue: Örlagabytta
One of the things Icelanders do better than most is alcoholism, which is probably why we have 300 words for drunks. While the availability of good words is extensive, one […
Flights To Israel Require Increased Security Measures
Wow Air will begin flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel on September 13. RÚV reports that Isavia, the company that manages Keflavík International Airport, is required to change t
Beasts Of Iceland: The Atlantic Cod
After a mosey around the Golden Circle, you—our tourist reader—might be wondering: “How the hell does any animal survive on this godforsaken mid-Atlantic rock?” It’s a fa
Missing In Iceland: Cat Cafés
What pairs well with a good cup of coffee? Cute, cuddly, and playful cats sitting on your lap, of course. Unfortunately, you can’t experience this in a café in Iceland. [&hellip
Hour Of The Wolf: Game Designer By Day, Bouncer By Night
“I’m a bouncer, I throw people out and maintain order,” says Tumi Sveinn Snorrason. Working late nights at Prikið, Tumi has seen his fair share of rowdy drunks. For him, [&h
Straumur: Poem Thiefs Dancing In The Disco Lights
Grísalappalísa, Iceland’s premier literate new wave band, just put our their first new song in like ages, and threw a concert at Kex Hostel—their first in over a year. It’s
Last Words: Calling Out the Copy Cats—A Food Rant
Dear Food Purveyors, Stop taking Icelandic diners for a ride! On one hand it is hard enough to have to contend with the dairy monopoly MS warping collective palates with […]
Monkeying Around: Jóhannes Atli Hinriksson At Kling & Bang
Great ideas can come from a subdued state of mind. For Jóhannes Atli Hinriksson, a lack of structure in his work produces vibrant and visually appealing shows. His latest exhibiti
Sumac Grill: Paris of the East, in the North
There has historically been a real lack of culinary institutions in Iceland representing the northern parts of Africa and the Middle East. Save for a few fast food places—those w
Sturla Viðar Jakobsson’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Sturla Viðar Jakobsson is the leader of infamous black metal band Svartidauði. Here’s his perfect Reykjavík day. First thing in the morning? On my perfect day, I don’t get u
Lo-Fi Intimacy: The Intoxicating Connections Of Beatmachinearon
For people who don’t listen to much hip-hop, the idea of making beats might seem simplistic— energetic claps in “Get Low,” boom bap scratches in Nas. A backdrop. But listen
New In Town: Hlemmur Mathöll
Hlemmur station, at the top of Hverfisgata, has long been a dark, slightly unsavoury space where people hide from the winter elements and wait for the bus. Having undergone a [&hel
An Opal Universe: Dodda Maggý Makes Dreams Into Reality
A circle of icy spheres swirl across a dark wall in BERG Contemporary. They dance in unison to a series of piano chords, spinning in orbit and sometimes forming patterns, […
Iceland’s Food Revolution: Foraging, Feasting, And Reinventing The Past
Ragnar Eiríksson leans through the metal railing of Reykjavík’s Danish embassy, grasping at a bush on the other side. He clips off the tip of a berry-laden branch with a [&hell
The Costco Craze
The U.S. wholesale giant Costco opened in Iceland in May, taking advantage of the retail boom that has slowly grown up since the 2008 Icelandic financial crisis. As with most [&hel
The Land Of Fire And Ice: Trekking Up To Landmannalaugar
Steep slopes and rocky paths are some of my biggest fears, only because it’s a recipe for slipping and falling on your face. When I heard I would be going […]
50% Of Women In Shelters Foreign Born
Yesterday, the campaign Á allra vörum (On everyone’s lips), was launched to raise money for the women’s shelter Kvennaathvarfið. Last year, 116 women who had suffere
Icelandic Ravens In Danger Due To Extensive Hunting
Around 3,000 ravens are hunted each year, which has lead to a serious decline in their numbers, reports RÚV. Ravens are hunted because of the damage they can cause to […]
Food Fighters
Icelanders are, as you might have noticed, very proud of their heritage. We are in fact somewhat obsessed with it. But there is one thing that the Icelandic nation doesn’t [&hell