Last Words: Novels And TV Shows
It would be an understatement to say that I like novels more than I do TV series. I‘m making this slightly obnoxious declaration for a reason: increasingly, I‘ve been hearing [
Life In Pictures: Reykjavík Pride
From August 7th to August 12th, Pride took hold of Reykjavík in its loving hands to celebrate the variety of life and the beauty of inclusiveness. The biggest event of […]
A Wide Range Of Voices: A Glimpse Into The Current Icelandic Poetry Scene
Crowds gather to listen to poetry, cram into tiny spaces to attend poetry evenings and queue to receive a poem to go. Large collections of poetry by established writers are [&helli
War Of The Nerds: The Shawarma Struggle
So your girlfriend just left you, your friends found cooler ones, you have a Rudolph sized pimple on your nose, your ulcer is acting up, and your parents have made […]
Word Of The Issue: Skítseiði
Icelanders, like the rest of the world, have been following the news about former TV villain turned former White House staffer, Omarosa Manigault-Newman, and her new tell-all book
Well, You Asked: U-Hauls And The End Of Summer
Stuck in a tricky situation? Don’t worry, Grapevine’s advice column is here to help you. How do I deal with the fact that summer’s over when it never really started? [&hellip
Life In Pictures: A Day At LungA Arts Festival
The LungA Arts Festival, held in the beautiful east Iceland seaside town of Seyðisfjörður, is an event like no other. Rather than focussing on drinking, partying, and live music
PHOTOS: Detox, Heklina, Drag-súgur & More Bringing You PRIDE
On August 7th, Reykjavík Pride teamed up with Drag-súgur for a drag extravaganza the likes of which has never been seen before in Reykjavík. International superstars joined loc
Well, You Asked: Drive Yourself To The Brink Of Despair
Stuck in a tricky situation? Don’t worry, Grapevine’s advice column is here to help you. How does one get in front of the line at Kaffibarinn? J. Kjartans, Oslo You […
Word of the Issue: Bongóblíða
One of the most-used words in Icelandic to describe really good weather is ‘Bongóblíða.’ The origin of the word is actually from the 1988 Icelandic Eurovision song ‘Sólar
The Nosedive: Two Icelandic Airlines Report Losses
After years of strong growth and profitability, the slowdown in the growth of the tourist industry appears to be hitting the airline industry hardest of all. In recent weeks Icelan
Last Words: Transformation Sequence
A couple weeks ago, I publicly came out as trans and non-binary. The journey to this point began in my early childhood, followed some dark and foggy paths through my […]
Cartoons: Climate Struggles With Elín & Lóa
Comic masterminds Lóa and Elín got you covered, even in times of climate apocalypses or just regular Icelandic weather. Lóa: Elín: See more cartoons here.
Ask A Geneticist: Why Do Icelandic Horses Have More Gaits Than Most Horse Breeds?
In addition to most horses’ usual three gaits, the Icelandic horse is well known for having two more: tölt and flying pace. We wanted to know what lies behind the […]
War Of The Nerds: The Hound Hating HOA
When people hear the word “asshole,” most think of Homeowners Associations. Iceland requires them for apartment buildings, and don’t worry, neighbours here aren’t any less
Cartoons: Cats vs. Babies And Optimistic Nihilists By Elín and Lóa
Cats, yes. Babies, no. Optimistic nihilism: maybe? Here are the latest comics from our resident illustrators Elín and Lóa. See more cartoons here.
Life In Pictures: Head Banging, Heavy Music And Beer Yoga
Each year in mid-July around 2000 fans of the metal, rock and indie music scene find their way to the small town of Neskaupstaður at the end of road 92 […]
Editorial: The Power Of Outsiders
Outsiderism is an interesting phenomenon. Whether it’s artists who operate outside of the mainstream, activists trying to influence political decision makers, or the equality and
Last Words: The Icelandic Power Lesbian
Disclaimer: I hate dating. I approach dating a little like a particular world leader approaches his presidency; despite some outward confidence, I am insecure, awkward, and ultimat
War Of The Nerds: Flower Power Or Flower Killer?
Iceland isn’t exactly well-known for its lush vegetation and diverse flora. I mean, it’s mainly moss, some puny trees, and a lot of yellowish grass. One flower, however, has ma