Dominique Believes
The constant outsider reflects, by requestDominique Lameule is a self-confessed, bona-fide Icelandophile. The 38-year-old Frenchman-slash-German has travelled to Iceland at least o
Ilan Has (not quite) Left The Building
The corridors in the basement of the decadent 19th-century masterpiece of architecture that is London’s Royal Albert Hall are teeming with musicians and hangers-on. The anticipat
Visitors And Locals
The rental market in a nutshellWhile tourism has certainly been playing a critical role in bolstering Iceland’s economy, like any market force, it is not without its rippling eff
Mexicans: They’re Everywhere!
Part 1: From City To FarmlandAccording to the Mexican Embassy in Denmark, there are currently 50 Mexicans living in Iceland. That’s enough people to fill a decent party. Maybe. I
Have You Seen Hidden People?
Unnur Jökulsdóttir gathers first-hand accountsDuring her childhood in Flói, a small rural area in Southwest Iceland, author Unnur Jökulsdóttir grew up with stories of the Hidd
Hiding in Plain Sight
Remote viewer Aaron C. Hanson talks remote viewing, Hidden People and Iceland’s “Next Most Significant Event”In early 2014, we at Reykjavík Grapevine were forwarded a hand-d
Bursting With Pride
Some Perspectives On This Year's ParadeWow! How awesome was Reykjavík Pride this year? I mean, did you see Páll Óskar’s glittering swan? A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. It is estimated that ov
Gerður Goes To Iowa
Author Gerður Kristný was named International Writer-in-Residence at the University of IowaCome August, Gerður Kristný, one of Iceland’s most celebrated contemporary authors,
Plastic, Not So Fantastic
Marine plastic pollution and what it means for IcelandOn June 28, the 5 Gyres Institute sailed into Reykjavík following a three-week expedition during which they collected marine
Poet Tattoos Demand That Minister Resigns
Bragi Páll Dedicated His Right Thigh To: 'Hanna Birna, Resign'Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Poet Bragi Páll Sigurðarson just disclosed his new tattoo. It is situated on his right th
Travelling Queer, There And Everywhere
Chatting to Iceland’s only queer-aimed travel group about turning Iceland’s greenery pinkIceland’s reputation as a haven for LGBTQIA people is well founded with same-sex marr
Why Iceland-Palestine?
Sveinn Rúnar Hauksson, chair of the Iceland-Palestine Association, on the conflict and the cause he defendsThe Israel-Palestine conflict has in the past few weeks yet again spiral
Crossover Appeal
We kiki with the producer and director of The Icelandic Drag CompetitionSince 1997, The Icelandic Drag Competition (Draggkeppni Íslands) has grown from a small low-frills, nightcl
Pylsuspjall: Reykjavík Pride 2014
1. Hot Dog Chat 2. A Brief Conversation Held With Strangers Holding SausagesToday’s Topic: Reykjavík Pride 2014 Welcome to our seventh edition of Pylsuspjall, a feature in which
Pylsuspjall: The Best of Reykjavík
1. Hot Dog Chat 2. A Brief Conversation Held With Strangers Holding SausagesToday’s Topic: The Best of Reykjavík Welcome to our sixth edition of Pylsuspjall, a feature in which
For A Better Society
It seems that in every mention of Icelandic women by the foreign media, Iceland is praised as a feminist utopia where women are completely equal to men on all fronts, […]
What Brings Face Hunter To Town?
Yvan Rodic hasn’t been in the same place for more than two weeks in the last five years. He says he takes an average 170 flights per year. He’s like […]
What’s The Best Thing About Reykjavík In One Or Two Sentences?
Alda Sigmundsdóttir Author and blogger The first thing I think of is Grótta with the lighthouse, in Seltjarnarnes, near the golf course. It’s a really nice place to go for [&he
It Doesn’t Matter What You’re Wearing
Organiser María Lilja Þrastardóttir gears up for another Reykjavík SlutWalkOn April 3, 2011, the people of Toronto, Ontario, rose up in protest of Constable Michael Sanguinetti
Pylsuspjall: Whaling In Iceland
1. Hot Dog Chat 2. A Brief Conversation Held With Strangers Holding SausagesToday’s Topic: Whaling In Iceland Welcome to our fifth edition of Pylsuspjall, a feature in which we a
Call Me Arne
The tourist who occupied an Icelandic whaling shipOn the right side of the Old Harbour on June 5, Elding’s whale watching ships were returning with a shipment of tourists. On [&h