PMS: Pretty. Messy. Sexy.
Jenny Purr, Lola VonHeart and Chardonnay Bublée are as fierce, cheeky and passionate offstage, as they are on stage. Coming together as part of a new female-led drag initiative, F
#IcelandSmites: Our boys unleash footballing Eyjafjallajökull
Oh yes. It’s the time of year when the Icelandic diaspora converges on the motherland and erupts like Eyjafjallajökull all over its opposition. In recent days, senior smiters an
Grapevine Playlist: Sin Fang, gugusar And Björk vs Fever Ray
Alexander Jarl – Marbella Alexander Jarl announces himself in classic Jason Derulo-Style and then takes us on a trip to sunnier shores. This song is for anyone who is looking
Editorial: The Race For A New Airline
Iceland is still trying to recover from the very expected bankruptcy of WOW air earlier this year. The summer high season for tourism is drawing to a close and the […]
The Magic Happens When You’re Playing: The Rise Of Ágústa Eva
“As I’m getting older, with more experience from life, I’m also getting more passionate about changing the world for the better,” Ágústa reflects as we sit in
A Pink But Toxic Gold-Rush
The controversial salmon farming industry In the past decade, the fjords of Iceland have been the site of a gold rush as ambitious promoters have rushed to draw up plans […]
Draconian Postal Institution Promises To Change
The post office in Iceland has an infamous reputation. First of all, there’s the fact that when residents receive a package, they are notified by means of a slip of […]
“Jellyfish” Against Plastic Pollution
Six Icelandic women swam 34 kilometers across the English Channel, from Dover in England to Cap Gris Nez in France. The group is called “Marglytturnar”, which is Icelandic for
Just Sayings: “Heimskt er heimaalið barn”
This saying is pretty basic. In English, it means ‘a homeschooled child is a stupid child.’ Sounds rough, but this is a saying in Iceland. What it means is that […]
Food Of Iceland: Hamburgers
Although Icelanders consider shark meat their country’s traditional cuisine, in reality, the truly traditional Icelandic food is the old-fashioned, fat and greasy hamburger. For
Ask A Scientist: Why Are Puffin Numbers Going Down?
The puffin is a beloved bird that everybody associates with Iceland. However, recent studies have shown that their numbers have been dwindling. The Grapevine reached out to seabird
A Cloud Of Doubt Around WOW Air
In late July, it was announced that Oasis Aviation Group (OAG) had agreed to buy all assets in the WOW air bankruptcy estate. When the liquidators caught wind that controversial [&
Icelandic Superstitions: Moving Day
So you’ve got all your stuff boxed up, you’ve got the van hired, and you’re ready to move into your new home. But are you sure you brought everything you’ll […]
Well, You Asked: God Left Us Aeons Ago
Could God make a rock so heavy that even he couldn’t lift it? Woah, hold up there, cowboy/cowgirl/cowperson. HE? HE couldn’t lift it? You fucking sexist. Anyway, everyone who i
TV Goddess: Dave Chapelle’s “Sticks & Stones”
When you watch old comedy shows or stand-up, you forgive the performer many things because the jokes are often a child of their times. Many of them don’t have the […]
Nazis, Mike Pence And The Third Energy Package: What Are Icelanders Talking About?
Iceland is not a Nazi-friendly country. This became very apparent when a dozen members of the Nordic Resistance Movement gathered in downtown Reykjavík earlier this month to hand
Several Earthquakes In South Iceland
Early this morning, at 5:22, a magnitude-1.7 earthquake occurred 1 km north of Hveragerði, which was felt in the area. Later this morning, at 6:06 AM, a larger earthquake of [&hel
How Not To Approach A Waterfall
There are numerous sites of natural beauty and wonder all around Iceland, and while there is no one right way to visit them, there are a few wrong ones. This […]
Escape The Reykjavík Rush-Hour By Bike
A new bike rental company has started its operations in Reykjavík today. Customers can book over the app which the company provides and order a bike for about 3.500 króna [&helli