Reykjavík Restaurants: Picturesque Dinner Spots
Being a good restaurant is, of course, about more than just food. There are many things to take into account, from the service, ingredients, and menu choices, through to the [&hell
#IcelandSmites: The 2018/19 Premier League Review
All of England breathed a sigh of relief on May 12th as the all-conquering Norse pillagers of Everton, Burnley and Cardiff finally took their leave of the English Premier League—
The Green Circle: An Eco-Tourism Road Trip In South Iceland
Árnessýsla County begins just a few kilometres east of the Reykjavík city limits. Stretching from the black beaches of the south deep into the dusty Highlands, it’s an 8,287 k
What Are Icelanders Talking About?
As you might have guessed, of greatest prevalence on social media over the past two weeks has been Hatari at Eurovision. For those of you following along at home, if […]
The Lowest Common Denominator: Icelandic Populism, American Inspiration
Iceland’s right wing populists may not be a part of the coalition government, or wield tremendous political power (yet), but they have already demonstrated an ability to disrupt
Well, You Asked: Say Ha?
Stuck in a sticky situation? Don’t worry, Grapevine’s advice column is here to help you. I’ve been living in the Icelandic countryside for the last five years, but my par
Sparkling Skaftafell: The Ultimate Glacier Hike In Iceland
Joining Troll Expeditions For The Ultimate Glacier Hike The sun is shining and the birds are chirping for our fated glacier hike in Iceland. Bumping down Highway 1 in Skaftafell, [
Mikael Máni Trio’s Linear Chamber Jazz
Mikael Máni appears on the screen, fresh-faced and smiling from amongst the digital distortion of a slow Skype connection. He’s in his current hometown of Stockholm, where he li
Game Of Thrones: Goodbye, And Thanks For The White Walkers
It’s safe to say that season eight of the epic cultural phenomenon Game of Thrones was controversial. Around one million fans of the show have signed a petition for the […
EasyJet Reducing Flights, British Airways And Wizz Air To Increase
Budget airline EasyJet have reduced their flights to and from Iceland, Icelandic tourism industry watchdog site turisti.is reports, due to the current exchange rate. However, both
Food Of Iceland: Lýsi
Lýsi is the name for fish liver oil; typically cod, but occasionally shark. While it’s true that lýsi is rich in Omega 3, the list of ailments it is reputed […]
Icelandic Right Wingers Invite Islamophobe To Speak At Harpa
Douglas Murray is slated to give a talk at Harpa Concert Hall, drawing considerable criticism and calls for Harpa to cancel the event. Murray is an author whose most recent [&helli
Icelandic Superstitions: The Northern Lights
Every culture everywhere has superstitions, and Iceland is no exception. There are numerous superstitions in this country; some connected to the hidden people, others far more rece
Track by Track: Bagdad Brothers – ‘Sorry’
Bagdad brothers are a sunny indie-pop band who’ve been taking Reykjavík by storm over the past year. They’ve also become well-known as political activists. We asked them to ta
Road Trip: Látrabjarg’s Hidden Places, Wildlife & Wonders
Tucked away in the southernmost region of the Westfjords lies the small town of Patreksfjörður—a peaceful fishing town of around 700 inhabitants, and a perfect hub for explorin
Grapevine Playlist: Icelandic Music From Kira Kira, GusGus, Dadykewl & More
It’s Grapevine Playlist time once more. Like seven sea eagles shooting out of an erupting volcano, here are the latest squawking expulsions from the Icelandic music scene. Gu
Immigration Appeals Board Overturns ÚTL Ruling Blocking Bangladeshi Students
The Immigration Appeals Board determined that the Directorate of Immigration (ÚTL) had no grounds to deny 50 Bangladeshi students access to attending Bífröst University. As a re
Clouds, Cold And Even Snow In The Cards This Week In Iceland
You would be forgiven for forgetting this week that it’s summer, as we can expect low temperatures and either partial or full cloud coverage, with some rain. The north of [&h
Five-Day Hip-Hop Summer Camp For Icelandic Youth Announced
Young people in Iceland who have an interest in learning the hip-hop arts will now have their chance at last. Reykjavík Cultural Cypher has announced on their Facebook page that [