Well, You Asked: Why Are You All Trying To Move Here?
You asked, so we answered—but not in a nice way. Although, we did have to ask you to ask, so maybe we should stop doing that. How will international flights […]
The Islanders: Júlíus Guðnason
Hundreds of boats come into Reykjavík Harbour every year, but we often forget the harbour’s biggest helpers and keepers of order, the tugboats. Reykjavík Harbour boasts four tu
Fighting Back With Feminism
Slagtog empowers participants with verbal and physical skills to combat violence As participants leave their first feminist self defense workshop, there is a palpable shift in the
Spot The Sunset! Some Of Our Favourite Sunset Views
Grapevine’s guide on where to catch the midnight sun Sunsets in Reykjavík offer something otherworldly to the beholder, whether you’re a die-hard sunset chaser (like me) or si
Hot Dogs And Hot Chocolate On Esja: Testing Our Patience And Resolve
Across the waters of Faxaflói Bay from Reykjavík resides Esjan—the dark, often cloud-covered mountain considered the quintessential Icelandic hike. Esjan is often visible as we
Lost In Google Translation: Music Sickness?
If you’re looking for an Icelandic meal to give you food poisoning this summer, boy do we have the article for you! A piece ran in RÚV recently with the […]
Life’s A Mess: Relationship Lessons From Musician una schram
The title of una schram’s new EP, “mess mixtape,” perfectly describes the collection of emotions the 22-year-old sings about. Half break-up album and half soul-searching comi
Ask An Expert: Why Do Icelanders Switch Their ‘W’s And ‘V’s In English?
If you’ve spent time speaking English with an Icelander, you may have noticed some of their letters get mixed up. Somehow ‘vikings’ become ‘wikings’ and ‘west’ become
Perfect Day: Valdís Steinarsdóttir
Valdís Steinarsdóttir is an experimental designer from Reykjavík. Winner of the 2020 Formex Nova award—Nordic Designer of the Year—Valdís is best known for her projects rep
‘No Makeup’: Exploring Characters On And Off Stage
“People and system restrictions,” says film director Monika Konarzewska about her main sources of inspiration. Straddling the line between documentary and performance, her debu
Great Moments In Icelandic History: Klettagos
In December 2010, a newly minted beverage company called Gosverksmiðjan Klettur launched Klettagos, an Icelandic soft drink that looked and tasted much like internationally-availa
Love Will Win (If We Want It): Fighting Transphobia In Iceland
On June 25th, a man walked into the London Pub in Oslo, Norway, pulled out a gun, and started shooting. He would repeat this at two other locations, killing two […]
Great Moments In Icelandic History: The Bónus Flag at The Parliament
This moment has a pretty unique stand in this writer’s mind, as I witnessed it take place. I was a young journalist when it happened in 2008 and I remember […]
Laugarvatn: Waterproof Entertainment
Where does one go when you only have one day off from work this week, but you’re long overdue for an adventure, something to remind yourself that you are actually […]
The Icelandic Roundup: Chris Burkard
Culture Editor Josie Anne Gaitens is joined by photographer, director, adventurer and author Chris Burkard to discuss his latest project in Iceland, as well as some of the themes o
Lost In Google Translation: The Sea Bids Farewell—To Itself
Climate change is really taking a turn for the (even) worse, with the ocean recently deciding to call it quits and bid us all adieu. We knew sea levels were […]
Perfect Day: Blær Örn Ásgeirsson
Blær Örn Ásgeirsson is a 19-year-old disc golfer from Reykjavík. Don’t let his young age fool you though, he has already won The Reykjavík Open three times. Before embarking
Everything Is An Instrument: Diego Manatrizio, aka Flaaryr, Knows How To Make Music–Even From Trash
As we step into Post-húsið, the headquarters of Reykjavík-based music collective Post-dreifing, we see Diego Manatrizio gesturing over odd-looking objects: a toy xylophone, tiny
Well, You Asked: Problematic Bugs and Unfortunate Dating
Even if you ask reasonable questions, we are under no obligation to give you reasonable answers. Cry about it. What are your mosquito populations like? The universe knows that Icel
A Crazy Microcosm On A Fjord: LungA Is Back And Better Than Ever
Art lovers unite in Seyðisfjörður—it’s LungA time In the middle of July, people from all over Iceland and beyond flock to Seyðisfjörður, an East Iceland fishing town that
Brotherly Beer: New Brews Crackin’ Open In The Westman Islands
Jóhann Guðmundsson on inadvertently turning passion into a job you love while bettering his home, the island of Heimaey “Now I can have as much free beer as I want,” [&hellip