Having A Ball With Simon Le Bon: Duran Duran In Iceland
If someone in Glasgow asks you if you are a Celtics or Rangers fan, simply stating that you don’t follow football won’t cut it. It will inevitably be followed by: […]
Poll: Government Loses Support; Conservatives And Pirates At The Top
According to the results of a new poll, most Icelanders would vote for either the Independence Party or the Pirate Party if elections were held today, RÚV reports. In addition, [&
Eclipsing the Sun: Living Legends Take Laugardalur
There are a few concerts which can be said to have changed the Icelandic pop landscape. One of these was Led Zeppelin’s seminal gig at the Reykjavik Arts Festival in […]
Traustholtshólmi Island: Wild Nature, Calming Rivers & A Population Of One
Just an hour’s drive from Reykjavík lies the tiny island Traustholtshólmi, population: 1. Surrounded by views of Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull lives Hákon Hjördísarson, Traust
Reykjavík Events: DJ Dominatricks, Reykajvík Fringe Festival,
It’s the end of June and we’re hyped. See you at these not-to-miss Reykjavík events. Friday, June 28th
For The First Time In 17 Years: Iceland Will Not Hunt Any Whales This Summer
The lack of any real market for whale meat has prompted Iceland’s whalers to forego the hunt this season, for the first time since 2003. RÚV reports that this applies [&hell
Sounds From The Quiet Place: Composer Hafdís Bjarnadóttir Sees Music In Everything
Hafdís Bjarnadóttir has been performing, teaching and composing music for close to three decades now, diligently—and prodigiously—creating music for multiple acts across near
Learn As You Listen: The Mussila Music School App Takes Off
Mussila Music School is a new music learning app for children. Developed right here in Iceland, it makes learning music more approachable for children, by introducing them to music
The Road Less Travelled: Hekla & Landmannalaugar On Superjeep
The Highlands of Iceland are any outdoorsman’s dream—and one that, in the three years I’ve lived here, I’ve never experienced. But, on a stunning summer day, myself and a p
Most Voters For All Icelandic Parties (Except One) Very Worried About The Climate Crisis
The climate crisis is deeply troubling to voters of all parliamentary parties, with one notable exception, according to a new poll from Market and Media Research. According to the
Massive Iceberg Spotted Close To Northwest Iceland
An iceberg nearly twice the size of the Kringlan mall has been spotted off the northwest coast of Iceland, but is quickly melting and breaking apart. A new Facebook post […]
Iceland Football Supporter To Visit Iceland For First Time After Crowdfund
Mohammad Sayed Majumder, a passionate supporter of the Icelandic football team, will visit Iceland from Bangladesh after a diligent fundraising effort by Tólfan, an Icelandic foot
Contemporary Classics: Reykjavík Midsummer Music Reviewed
You could be forgiven for thinking that a piece entitled ‘Homage to Robert Schumann’ might sound like music by Schumann. I’m guessing that most of the audience who attended t
Vape Clouds, Hard Bass & Hatari: Secret Solstice 2019 Reviewed
Grapevine contributor/photographer Sigurður Ragnarsson gives us the low-down on his experience at Secret Solstice 2019 iteration. Friday: Secret Solstice 2019 Walking into Laugard
American Military Putting $57 Million Towards Icelandic Base
According to a declassified 2020 fiscal budget report from the US Department of Defense, the US military plans to spend some $57 million USD on the Keflavík Naval Base. This [&hel
“Sugar Tax” Possibly On The Horizon In Iceland
After previous attempts led to lukewarm results, the Directorate of Health is taking another stab at a sugar tax, which could be at 20% or higher. Calls for a sugar […]
Sorry, Folks: “Veganesti” Is Not A Vegan Cookie
An unfortunate linguistic misunderstanding has led to a lot of people thinking this popular Icelandic cookie is vegan (spoilers: it isn’t). In other news, Iceland is the most
TV Goddess: Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency
I haven’t looked it up but there has probably been a study where a photo of Elijah Wood’s face has been used to determine whether people are sociopaths or not. [&hellip
TV Goddess: Easy S01 Review
I like the rain and I enjoy getting sick. I’m happy whenever I get a legitimate reason to watch TV without feeling I should be doing something important with my […]
Well, You Asked: Being British, Neighbour Feuds, Getting Stood Up
Got a problem that needs solving, a burning issue that needs addressing, a matter that needs settling? We at the Grapevine are here to help. How do I sufficiently apologise [&helli
Into The Glaciers: See Them While You Can
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be inside a glacier? Well, if you’d like to experience that before they have all completely melted, you can’t miss […]