Iceland: Saving Gaza One Less Pop Song At A Time
As a Jewish woman, I understandably have a complicated relationship with Israel. Its current actions are indefensible but I do believe a Jewish nation must exist. We are a small [&
Missing In Iceland: Vagina Museum
Iceland is proud to have been nominated as the most gender equal country in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index for nine years in a row. But let’s […]
Well, You Asked: Dr. Phil On Single Gloves And Getting Rid Of Rashes
Stuck in a tricky situation? Don’t worry. Grapevine’s official advice column is here to help you. How to get drunk cheaply in Reykjavík? There are two options here. Firstly, y
Word Of The Issue: Gúrkutíð
Gúrkutíð is that magical time of year between June and August, or January and March, when nothing notable happens and media have no news to write. Although this phenomenon is [&
Ask A Forester: Why Are There So Few Trees In Iceland?
What do you do when you get lost in an Icelandic forest? Stand up. That’s one of the lamest jokes about Iceland but it portrays the Icelandic landscape very well. […]
What Have We Won?: World’s Strongest Man
Some people like kayaking. Some opt for doing cartwheels. Others enjoy badminton or throwing javelins. Then, of course, there are those select few who prefer to get their adrenalin
This Day In Icelandic History: Trading Vessels And A Nazi Attack
One thing Icelanders are not particularly known for is their participation in wars. Even though Iceland suffered casualties during the Cod Wars in the late 20th century, Iceland ha
Comics: Iceland’s Saucy History & The Joys Of Getting A Cat
The Grapevine illustrators are busy, busy bees. Here are the latest works from Elín Elísabet and Lóa. See more comics here.
Last Words: Anxiously Feminist
Writing these 345 words has taken me ages. See, I’m a feminist and writing about women’s issues and equality is a minefield. I could take the easy way out, angrily […]
Well, You Asked: Being An Intern & Romantic Walks In Reykjavik
Stuck in a tricky situation? Don’t worry. Grapevine’s official advice column is here to help you. How do I tell my boyfriend that I need more space without offending him? [&h
Ask A Zoologist: Why Are We Able To See Puffins Only During A Few Months?
Puffins are in many ways a symbol of Iceland. While some eat them, others buy them as cuddle toys from one of the puffin tourist stores in downtown Reykjavík. Only […]
Meet Herdís Hallvarðsdóttir — The Voice From The Reykjavik City Bus
Herdís Hallvarðsdóttir has one of the most famous voices in Reykjavík – maybe even in Iceland. Anybody who has ever taken one of the yellow, shiny busses in Reykjavík has [&
The Crazy Flight Of The Icelandic Bitcoin Bandit
Last month, the Icelandic media was trying to keep up with a very strange criminal case which involved a “prison break” and an escape abroad, while being simultaneously connect
The Immigrants Running For Reykjavik City Hall
Municipal elections tend to attract more immigrant candidates than parliamentary elections. This might be because foreigners who aren’t yet citizens can actually vote in these el
War Of The Nerds: The Grudge Of A Lifetime
For you loser plebeians out there, EVE Online is an Icelandic MMORPG—i.e. World Of Warcraft type thing—set in space. It’s what you’d call a “sandbox” game, which means
What Have We Won?: 2008 Handball Olympic Silver
“Great moments are born from great opportunity,” Guðmundur Guðmundsson, the head coach of the Icelandic Olympic Handball team, was recorded as saying in the locker room befor
Missing In Iceland: Dinosaur Fossils
Unfortunately for us, the thrice-divorced Ross Geller could never live in Iceland. Why, you ask? Well, first of all, his son Ben’s mother lives in New York and while the [&hellip
This Day In Icelandic History: Murder Duo Bjarni And Steinunn Get Sentenced To Death
In summer 1802 two curious murders happened in Sjöundá, near Rauðasandur beach in the Westfjords. The village consisted only of two families: Bjarni Bjarnason with his wife Guð
Is A Lack Of Opportunity Threatening Small Villages In Iceland?
The population of rural Iceland is shrinking. Since 1998, the northwest (Norðurland vestra) has lost almost 1,000 people—mostly young adults—according to an article published
Last Words: Dear Future Employer
The following is one of the many job applications the author has sent to advertising firms in his career as a writer. Dear ad company, I would like a job […]
Word Of The Issue: Ostaskeri
Travellers are often surprised by the peculiar ‘ostaskeri’ found in Icelandic Airbnb kitchens. Although it looks like a spatula, the horizontal blade at its base betrays its pu