Reykjavik’s Most Famous Hot Dog Stand Back At Its Original Location
After just over 13 months of being on unfamiliar ground, Bæjarins Bestu – Reykjavík’s most famous hot dog stand – is now back at its original location. The hot
Icelandic Cop Loses Driving License For Speeding
A Reykjavík area police officer has been fined and stripped of his right to drive after he was caught speeding, RÚV reports. The officer in question was reportedly caught on [&he
Króna Drops As Banking Crisis Anniversary Nears
The Icelandic Króna (ISK) has dropped by six percent against the euro since the beginning of September, RÚV reports. In a matter of hours on Tuesday morning it fell two […
Discount Shopping Options Decrease By One In Downtown Reykjavik
The Bónus discount supermarket on Hallveigarstígur will soon close, leaving only the Bónus on Laugavegur as the sole option for low-price groceries in downtown Reykjavík, Vísi
The Northern Lights Over Iceland Are About To Get More Spectacular
Recent developments in the sun’s atmosphere will mean more intense northern lights for us over the days to come. Space.com reports that there is a hole in the sun’s upp
Gunned Down Horses On Their First Icelandic Show, Greenhouse Studios, And Israeli Musical Identity
Fresh off of opening for Deep Purple on their Russian tour, Israeli band Gunned Down Horses has arrived in Iceland. The group is here to record at Greenhouse Studios with Frances
Someone Is Stealing Mink Traps In Iceland
Nine mink traps have disappeared from Skorradalur, west Iceland, and no one knows the motivation behind what is almost certainly a human-initiated act. “The traps have repeat
New Hospital, Helicopters, and Highland Cops: Iceland’s 2019 Budget
Yesterday the government released its proposed budget for next year. It includes spending increases and tax cuts. The treasury expects a budget surplus next year of 1% despite a 7%
Icelandic Oysters Have Arrived: Skelfiskmarkaðurinn Is 101’s New Seafood Palace
A new seafood palace called Skelfiskmarkaðurinn (“Shellfish Market”) opened its doors in late August. With three handsomely appointed dining rooms seating 150 people amongst m
Smite Preview: Iceland To Eviscerate Belgium; Roberto Martinez Fears “Injured Animal”
Having recovered from the berserk mushroom induced freakout that led to a 6-0 pounding at the hands of the scampering Swiss—as the Iceland team wandering the pitch like zombies,
Smuggled Bird Detained At Icelandic Border, Later Deported
A caged bird that someone attempted to bring into Iceland by ferry was detained by customs, and later deported. According to an announcement from the Icelandic Food and Veterinary
Where The Mighty River Flows: A Trip To Brúarhlöð Canyon
Brúarhlöð is a hidden gem many tourists miss out on despite it lying conveniently close to Þingvellir and other Golden Circle locations. The river Hvitá reveals all its mighty
Museums in Strange Places #20: A Visit to the War and Peace Museum
Hey there. I’m Hannah. I’m an American museum professional and Fulbright Fellow living in Reykjavík, and I’m the host of a podcast dedicated to exploring Iceland
Organ Orchestra, Play Dough And A Huge Mural: The Skúlptúr/Skúlptur Exhibition
When out and about in downtown Reykjavík, you might have noticed a huge wall on Tryggvagata with an abstract mural depicting the city’s harbour. The mosaic portrays old sailing
The True Cost of Denial: Misconceptions about Domestic Violence Persist in Iceland
When you form a mental image of a perpetrator of domestic violence, you might envision a drunk, uneducated foreign man with a beer belly and white tank-top. When you form […
Word Of The Issue: Dömubindi
So you have a gymnastics session and you’re wearing all white. Obviously, you need something to catch all of the blue liquid spilling out of you. So what’s a uterus-having [&he
GayIceland Announce New Podcast On Queer Women
GayIceland, Iceland’s leading queer-focused English news service, has announced the launch of a new podcast. Called ‘Sister Sister’ and hosted by Yaz Duncan, the
Great Moments In Icelandic Cuisine: Sheep Head
Throughout history, sheep have been intrinsically linked to survival in Iceland. They provide Icelanders with fluffy wool for their famous lopapeysur, as well as tasty meat for sou
What Have We Won?: The Smiter Of The Score Sheet [Checkmate, World]
Chess is not for wimps. Tactical plays, shocking openings, endgame calculations, referential moves—chess is to drama what football is to faked injuries. While cretins might think
What Are Icelanders Talking About?: The Latest Flare-Ups From Social Media
As we teeter on the crest of the tourism wave, all eyes are on Iceland’s two major airlines, WOW Air and Icelandair. Fuel prices, overestimating the number of tourists coming [&h
Ask A Scientist: The Indestructible Aftertaste Of The Icelandic Hot Dog
It’s your first visit to Iceland and people won’t shut up about the famed Icelandic hot dog that you simply must try—and so you do. For the rest of the […]