Comic: Elín Elísabet’s World Cup Identity Crisis. HÚ!
Elín Elísabet is an illustrator with an abnormal interest in the mundane. You’ll find her around the streets of Reykjavík, documenting the everyday with her trusty sketchbook
Comics: The Apathetic World Cup & Free Summer Fun with Elín & Lóa
With World Cup fever upon us, and the midnight summer sun hanging in the air, here’s what’s on the minds of Grapevine cartoonist Elín and Lóa.
Icelandic Food: Fish Balls In A Tin
Nobody goes through life without asking themselves some vital questions. Like, is there life after death? Is there life on other planets? What is the difference between RNA and DNA
Ask A Sleep Scientist: How Does The Midnight Sun In Iceland Affect Sleep?
If it’s your first time visiting Iceland during the summer, when the sunlight is infinite and darkness is nowhere to be found, you might be struggling to get some much […]
Word of the Issue: Rangstæð/ur
The word of the issue is rangstæð (or rangstæður, when referring to men), which means “offside.” The beauty of this word is that the word itself explains the offside rule.
Last Words: The Marvelous And The Mundane
One recent morning, as I was walking my daughter to daycare, I had, as you do, a fierce philosophical debate with myself about why I don’t listen to music anymore. […]
What Are Icelanders Talking About?: Football, Football, Football And Backlash
It used to be that Eurovision was Iceland’s one and only chance to shine on the international stage. But now, with Iceland going to the World Cup, we have another […]
Into The Void: A Trip To Hydra Flotation Spa
I am floating in total darkness; naked, in a formless void where I can’t see, hear, or feel anything. The darkness is completely the same whether my eyes are open […]
Word Of The Issue: Víti
Let’s say you’re playing a friendly game of football in Akranes and your buddy Þórgrímur wanders a little too close to the opposing team’s goalie. The ball is on the [
To Be Oneself Again: All Icelanders Are Now Organ Donors By Default
Earlier this month, Iceland made headlines when Parliament passed into law a measure that officially recognises all Icelanders as organ donors by default, unless they specify other
Cashing In And Selling Out: Shady Business In The Tourism Industry
It’s no secret that tourism has, in just the span of a few years, become one of Iceland’s largest industries. Everyone wants a piece of the action, and Icelanders have [&hellip
At The Edge Of The Vanguard: Sanna Magdalena Mörtudóttir of the Socialist Party
Sanna Magdalena Mörtudóttir did not envision herself as a politician. In many ways she still doesn’t; not an establishment politician, anyway. However, through growing up in po
Last Words: Lóa’s Hjálmtýsdóttir’s Football Infection
I have more than ninety-nine problems, but the worst one is a severe case of defiance disorder. It’s a common side-effect of having been a teenager in the nineties. This [&he
Árneshreppur Proves Capitalism And Democracy Don’t Mix
As the whole country watched the election results last week, safely half the country was only concerned about the results in Reykjavík. The other half were watching the results in
Reykjavik Elections: Same Choices, New Faces
We put a lot into covering the run-up to last month’s municipal elections. There was certainly a lot to be excited about. 16 parties in the running, more immigrant candidates [&h
Word Of The Issue: Fjandakornið
The word of this issue is fjandakornið. Author Margaret Atwood once pointed out that when it comes to a culture’s swear words, “the worst ones in any language are what [&helli
To Marry or Not To Marry? Consensual Union Is Popular In Iceland
As the wedding season approaches, brides and grooms around the world are getting ready to share their vows in front of families and friends. However, you won’t see a lot [&hellip
War Of The Nerds: Bowzer’s Final Revenge
Freddi is a beloved Reykjavík arcade that offers everything from old school pinball to new school GTA. If you’ve never heard of it, you’re probably someone who hates fun or [&
Odysseus Reborn: Daníel Bjarnason Brings His Wartime Opera Home
Daníel Bjarnason has presence. He exudes the sort of poise you notice from across a room. When he talks, he’s prolifically calm, his voice tinged with the type of sincere [&hell
Culinary Journeys Through Iceland: Nocco
If you’re a hip gym rat or underage teenage vaper, you’re probably super into the Nocco energy drink. The Swedish brand has taken Iceland by storm—so much so that the [&helli
Well, You Asked: Gay Stuff, Deaf Stuff, and Cryogenic Stuff
Stuck in a tricky situation? Don’t worry, Grapevine’s advice column is here to help you. “Where is the best place to be flamboyantly gay in Reykjavík?” You can, of