Author: Felix Robertson
Unto The Breach: Encountering The Humpback Whale In Akureyri
We knew that it was getting serious when they brought out the waterproof boiler suits. It was 8:50 PM, and…
Finding Earth On The Moon: A New Documentary Examines The Human Side Of One Of Mankind’s Greatest Endeavours
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landings, a new documentary entitled ‘Cosmic Birth,’ produced by Rafnar Orri…
Food of Iceland: Icelandic Glacial Air
What stage of capitalism even is this? Available in a disturbing number of shops across Reykjavik, Icelandic air is, well,…
Well, You Asked… The Iceland Advice Column: UFO Yurt Edition
We get a lot of questions from our dear readers, often delivered in the form of polite emails, but even…
All That Glitters: A Road Trip Around The Diamond Circle
You don’t need to spend long on the Diamond Circle—northern Iceland’s greatest sightseeing route—to realise that it’s a different world…
Ask a Geologist: With Its Several Hotspots, Could Reykjavík Erupt?
We asked geologist Ed Marshall, a postdoc in Mantle Geochemistry and Igneous Petrology at the University of Iceland: do Reykjavík’s…
Prison and Paradise: Eminent UK Poets Share Letters With Iceland
by Felix Robertson and angela rawlings
Reykjavík’s literary world celebrated solstice with a duet of events featuring heavyweight UK poets Lavinia Greenlaw, Paul Muldoon and poet…
Grapevine Playlist: Auður, Birgir, Skaði, Singapore Sling & More
by Hannah Jane Cohen and Felix Robertson
What’s new in Icelandic Music you ask? Many, many things. Singapore Sling – Suicide Twist Take some classic 80s goth…
Come Into The Chamber: Reykholt’s Civilised Summer Music Festival
Since its founding in 1997, the Reykholt Chamber Music Festival has become one of Iceland’s most treasured classical music events,…
Grapevine Playlist: K.ola, Múm Vs. Kronos Quartet, ADHD, Hjaltalín, Hermigervill
by John Rogers and Felix Robertson
Live seven lightning bolts striking your prefrontal cortex, here are the latest electrifying phenomena to appear from within the Icelandic…
Food Of Iceland: Kleinur
News broke recently that Krispy Kreme is shutting down its Icelandic operations. How will we survive? Well, perhaps by sampling…
Weather: It’s Gonna Get… Icelandic
Bid farewell to the sun for a few days as the weather will revert to the classic, rainy Icelandic weather…
Well, You Asked: Your Iceland Advice Questions Answered
Got a problem that needs solving, a burning issue that needs addressing, a matter that needs settling, or a thirst…
The Taste of Victory: Diving Into The Winners Of Iceland’s Músiktilraunir
In the world of Icelandic music, Músiktilraunir, Iceland’s ‘Battle of the Bands’ competition, is a veritable kingmaker. Running for over…
Víðgelmir: The Epic Lava Cave of Borgarfjörður
Deep in the eerie landscape of Borgarfjörður is the largest cave in Iceland called Víðgelmir, which roughly translates as “worm”…
Creating Their Own Space: Soulflow Brings Women And Queer Comedy Nights To Gaukurinn
At Soulflow Comedy, a new show happening every Monday night at Gaukurinn, everyone is included. The weekly event, which will…
The Week In Weather: Hang On Till The Weekend
It’s going to be a rainy and overcast rest of the week—all the more reason to enjoy a sunny weekend….
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…
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….
Grapevine Playlist: ROKKY, Hildur & Teitur, Sigur Rós, Gyðjan Uxi & More
by John Rogers, Hannah Jane Cohen and Felix Robertson
Like six hidden people pirouetting out of a weird misty summer moss-scape, here are the latest mythical emergences from the…