Gods Of Iceland: Óðinn, The Wise Fool Of Valhalla
Superpowers: Wants to read up on everything. Weaknesses: Has only one eye. Modern Analogy: That weirdo from your school, who probably reads too much for their own good. [su_pullquo
Well, You Asked: The Cleanest Country On Earth
Answers to the confused Finns visiting Iceland Why don’t Icelanders use bidet showers? Some Finnish friends of mine have noticed that Icelandic bathrooms don’t include a bidet
From Kakósúpa to Champagne: Helga Margrét Marzellíusardóttir’s Perfect Day
Helga Margrét Marzellíusardóttir is a musician and the leader of the Reykjavík Queer Choir. She studies rhythmical choir conducting and arrangements at the Royal Academy of Mus
Lost In Google Translation: Writer Refusing To Leave Home
According to a headline on Vísir, a writer from Westman Islands refuses to leave their home. This may seem like a wise decision—after all, the fall is slowly but surely [&hellip
Ask An Expert: Why Are Icelandic Windows Built The Way They Are?
In the Nordic countries, the windows are typically built using two double panels of glass. This way the chilly air doesn’t have easy access to the apartment. However, in Iceland
Raising Her Voice: Highlighting The Struggle Of Foreign Women In Icelandic Healthcare
Personal health is something many people erroneously put off for a number of reasons—be they emotional, practical or, in some cases, financial. For women of foreign origin living
Sip, Sip, Hooray!: Wonderful Wines Around Town
The Grapevine’s tried and true picks of our favourite wine bars–curated just in time for these early winter evenings. Why, you ask? Well, wine not? Bodega Týsgata 9 If wha
KÓPÓ! Herra Hnetusmjör Brings The Flow And The Fest
The landscape of Icelandic rap has been ever-evolving since the first fully Icelandic language rap albums dropped in 2001. While English-language hip hop existed in Iceland before
From ‘What If’ To Reality: GDRN Talks Storytelling Through Music And Acting
Telling your story takes courage. Telling someone else’s story takes empathy. Guðrún Ýr Eyfjörð Jóhannesdóttir, or GDRN as she’s known in front of the mic, is no strange
Grapevine’s 10th ‘Ask Me Anything’ Is Here!
Valur Grettisson, editor-in-chief at Reykjavík Grapevine, and news editor Andie Sophia Fontaine, answer questions from High Five Club members, and questions submitted by readers l
RVK Futurecast #9: Ari Jónsson – NASA, AWAREGO and Reykjavik University
Today on FutureCast we are chatting with Ari Jónsson. Ari is a NASA Ames Center Research Scientist and Stanford Alumni. He is currently the CEO of AWAREGO and Rector of […]
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Subscribe and win a prize! Nothing beats the smell of fresh newsprint delivered to your doorstep. We are now preparing the October issue of The Reykjavík Grapevine. Like usual, it
The Grapevine’s ‘Ask Me Anything’ – Ninth Edition
The Grapevine’s Valur Grettisson and Hannah Jane Cohen recently hosted the latest in our series of ‘Ask Me Anything’ online events. In a video call with friends o
Horror-Scopes: A Star Wars-Themed Reading Of Your Fate
Yousa thinking dat the amateur astrologers of the Grapevine donta live in a galaxy, far, far away made of computer animations and stilted dialogue? How wude! Aries If you’re havi
Nasty & Classy: He’s Bassi Maraj… What Else Can You Say?
“Nasty-tude… and class mixed together. Cla-nast-itude,” rapper and reality star Bassi Maraj says coyly, when asked to describe himself in a few words. The current darling of
New In Town: The Grumpy Whale
If you’re up for a sweet adventure, look no further. The Grumpy Whale have opened shop at Skólavörðurstígur 3a, serving up the best hot chocolate in town. For now it’s [&he
Conscious Consumption: Locally-Made Products To Satiate All Your Desires
With the latest reports on climate change painting a grim picture, it’s past time to take action. One of the best ways an individual can take a stand is by […]
Anna Rún Contemplates Interspecies Relations
Six horizontal trees spin slowly in a dimly lit room, outlined only by the remains of their ever-fading leaves and branches, which litter the floor around you, crunching under your
Artist Erik DeLuca Shows Iceland’s Failure In The Holocaust
December 10th, 1938: The Ministry of Justice receives a letter from 27-year-old Telmar and Paula Toller and their four-week-old son Denny. Jews from Berlin, they plead for a reside
Just Sayings: “Að finna einhvern í fjöru”
Tired of uttering the same old threats? Feeling like your old ultimatums have lost their power? It’s a tale as old as time, but luckily Iceland has the solution. In […]
Gods Of Iceland: Elli, The Sexy Wrestling Grandma
Superpowers: Old age. Weaknesses: Wrinkly. Society’s perpetual underestimation of the elderly. Modern Analogy: Your grandma when someone turns off ‘M.A.S.H.’ Botox. Retinoids