The Art Of Not Taking Yourself Too Seriously… As Taught By The Ancient Medicine Of Cacao
Our society is obsessed with stimulants. Often, the healing aspects of those stimulants are long forgotten. Sure, coffee contains a lot of antioxidants—but it still gets you high
Making Of An Artist: Badass Women And Political Art With Brynhildur Karlsdóttir
Brynhildur Karlsdóttir has made some serious waves in the punk universe as the incredible singer of the punk band Hórmónar—’whores, hand, and hormones’—which you
The Goth Bitch Speaks: Countess Malaise’s Artist Playlist
Countess Malaise, Iceland’s premier horror rap goddess, welcomes you all to her castle of turnt darkness with this playlist of her favourite Icelandic songs. You know, the format
Dress To Impress: Where To Look For Unique Outfits In Reykjavík
For those who want to resist the omni-present, ever-growing influence of H&M, hope remains. Reykavík still offers a wide range of individualistic choices for those who prefer
Saga Spots: Searching for Egill in Borgarnes
Every time I drive by the gas stations and supermarkets along Route 1 as it passes through Borgarnes, I’m reminded of the stark disjunction between the town’s substantial medie
The Smiters Reawaken: Our Girls To Shatter German Psyche, “Horror Hooves” Provokes Limb Frenzy & More
The football – and thereby the smiting – is returning to European shores, but the times they are a-changin’. Coach Heimir has left his post, Aron “The Annihilator” Gunnar
Last Words: Novels And TV Shows
It would be an understatement to say that I like novels more than I do TV series. I‘m making this slightly obnoxious declaration for a reason: increasingly, I‘ve been hearing [
The Lost Girls, Found: Baldvin Z’s ‘Lof Mér Að Falla’ Delves Into A Devastating Segment Of Icelandic History
“We are so imperfect,” director Baldvin Z says carefully, focused entirely on choosing the right words. “We make so many bad decisions in our lives and I am fascinated by [&h
What Are Icelanders Talking About?: Tongue-Gate, Mountain Dew Attack & Political Turmoil
Icelanders may be a bit sheltered on this isolated rock, but that does not mean that terror does not strike here. The nation was shocked when the country’s most popular […
Whale Carcass Spotted At Reykjavik Harbour, Will Be Left To Rot
There is currently a carcass of a whale, possibly a bottle-nosed variety, floating in the water next to the famed Sólfar sculpture by Reykjavík harbour. It will not be removed [&
Nazis In Iceland Sending Unsolicited Text Messages For Support
A 17-year-old Icelandic boy was startled and disturbed when he received unsolicited text messages from the neo-Nazi group Nordic Resistance Movement (NRM), which appears to be mass
Hvalur May Have Killed Another Rare Hybrid Whale
It appears as though Hvalur hf., the last company in Iceland to still hunt endangered fin whales, may have killed another blue whale and fin whale hybrid last Friday. Fréttablaði
Town Guide: Music Museum, Cozy Café, Rugged Cliffs & Views Of The Fjord In Þingeyri
Located next to a grand fjord in the Northern Westfjords, the small town of Þingeyri is known to many Icelandic people for hosting the Dýrafjarðardagar Viking Festival during th
Great Moments In Icelandic Cuisine: Plokkfiskur
One of Icelanders’ most beloved dishes is ‘plokkfiskur’—a traditional fish stew, which roughly translates as ‘plucked fish.’ It’s a go-to comfort food you want to dig
Life In Pictures: Reykjavík Pride
From August 7th to August 12th, Pride took hold of Reykjavík in its loving hands to celebrate the variety of life and the beauty of inclusiveness. The biggest event of […]
You Have To Confirm It With Your Own Hands: Seeing Believing Having Holding Debuts At i8
You might be familiar with a famous motif in visual art, that of Thomas, one of the Biblical disciples, sticking his finger into a wound in his newly resurrected master’s [&helli
Cats, Flotation Tanks, And Amazing Vegan Food: Linnea Hellström’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Linnea Hellström, the vegan visionary behind the new restaurant Veganæs, gives us the low-down on her perfect day in the city. First thing in the morning: I live with my [&hellip
A Wide Range Of Voices: A Glimpse Into The Current Icelandic Poetry Scene
Crowds gather to listen to poetry, cram into tiny spaces to attend poetry evenings and queue to receive a poem to go. Large collections of poetry by established writers are [&helli
The War Of The Bureaucrats: Some Jokes Are All About Timing And The Right Audience
When Líf Magneudóttir, a Left Green city councilperson, stuck her tongue out during a city board meeting, she probably thought it was a harmless joke. An icebreaker in an electri
Litlibær Café: Homemade Cakes And Hospitality On A Winding Road In The Westfjords
If you’ve travelled the Westfjords, you probably know that driving through this region of Iceland requires following roads along the coastlines of a seemingly infinite number of
Wanted: Volunteer Sheep Herders For East Iceland Village
If you were looking for something to do during the first weekend of September, consider the idea of herding sheep. RÚV reports that the annual sheep round-up for Borgarfjörður E