Just Sayings: “Úti Að Aka”
So, you’re out driving? That doesn’t sound so bad. Does it? Well, if you are in Iceland, and someone says to you that you are out driving (úti að aka) […]
Edda Recap: The Matter of Skírnir
In this series, I illuminate the individual poems of the Edda –that most famous, epic masterpiece of Icelandic literary tradition–with humour, vulgarity, and modern realness. A
Kerlingarfjöll: A Stunning Geothermal Hike In The Highlands
The bus bounces over the bleak highland desert under heavy, spitting clouds, taking a sharp right turn and trundling down the track towards the Kerlingarfjöll mountain resort. A f
How To Be Hugleikur? A Diet Of Sick Cartoons And The Moomins
Hugleikur Dagsson is one of Iceland’s most loved and, perhaps in some ways, notorious artists. His comics are brutal and hilarious in their simplicity. His books have been tr
The First Legend: From Subterranean Origins, Cell7 Is Back
Cell7’s release concert is packed. The energy flows through the crowd, building them up with each verse until brutally releasing them once the song ends. Like a puppet master, sh
Artist Playlist: Classics, Insects & Moves To Kill For With Sillus
If you missed the debut EP by sillus last Christmas, you fucked up. A master collaborator who pops up regularly, with everything from her DIY punk band BSÍ to the […]
Fancies: Darren Mark
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Darren Mark (26), who is a designer and artist. today’s look Darren i
Happening This Week: Erró, ANORI & Devine Defilement!
Sorry for the delay! We had a Grapevine day off on Monday, so here’s your not-to-miss events for April 30th to May 2nd in Reykjavík. Tuesday, April 30th ‘ANORI’ Screenin
The Apolitical Eurovision: Calls For Hatari To Withdraw From Eurovision Intensify
The annual Eurovision Song Contest is right around the corner, and as that fateful date approaches, calls for Hatari to be booted from the competition have grown louder, coming thi
Palestinian Group Urges Hatari To Withdraw From Eurovision
The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) is urging Hatari to withdraw from Eurovision in order to show support for the Palestinian people, r
Kvartýra №49 Brings Post-Soviet Streetwear To Iceland
Tucked away from the ubiquitous puffin stores and coffee shops of Laugavegur, there’s an oasis at the end of a bright yellow alleyway. There, behind the main drag, is a […
Well You Asked: Hotdogs And Hot Air Baloons
Any tips on how to quickly determine if a familiar face in public (e.g. at the grocery store, pool, restaurant or on the street) is an actual acquaintance or just […]
World’s First Open Sea Beluga Whale Sanctuary To Open In Iceland
Two beluga whales are set to make a journey from China to Klettsvík bay, in Iceland’s Westman Islands this month. The archipelago will house the first open sea beluga whale [&he
What Are Icelanders Talking About?
Arguably the most talked-about topic in Icelandic social media these days is the so-called third energy package. In the simplest possible terms, it’s a European Union energy poli
There Is No Brightness Without Darkness: Andri Snær’s New Children’s Book Now In English
Andri Snær Magnason is one of Iceland’s most famous writers on the international stage, and he always has a lot of irons in the fire. He has written novels, plays, […]
Ask A Marine Ecologist: What Is The Importance Of Whale Poop For The Ocean?
So much of Iceland’s history and a great deal of current controversy revolves around the largest animals on the planet—whales. But did you know that a pound of “whale poop”
The Art Of Being Seen: Bára Halldórsdóttir Will Bring Disabled Reality To Light
While Iceland has a reputation for having a strong and vibrant social welfare system, Iceland’s disabled population often feels overlooked and invisible. As a group, they are fre
Smite The Throne: The Grapevine Guide To The Throne-Game
The Game of Thrones can be a little confusing. But fear not, friends. We up here beyond the wall have special knowledge and insight into the northlife. We’ve chilled in […
Saharan Dust Put The Dimmer On Iceland’s “First Day Of Summer”
If you felt betrayed by reports of sunny skies that were supposed to appear yesterday, don’t blame the weather office; blame the Sahara. As reported, yesterday was the Icelan
The Taco Takeover: Mexican Food Is En Vogue In Reykjavík—But Is It Any Good?
Ask any Reykjavík foodie about the restaurant they wish would open in 101, and you’ll quickly spot a pattern. First place usually goes to an authentic Korean or Chinese restaura