Swallowed Whole: Into The Volcano
It’s easy to forget, basking in the tropical sun of a 9˚C summer morning in Reykjavík, that just outside the city, summer is yet to arrive. But sure enough, one […]
Friendly Ghosts And Langoustine: A Day In Stokkseyri
It’s snowing in Hellisheiði. Powdery drifts sweep over the narrow strip of asphalt that cuts through the snow-laden mountains. Like any trip south along Route 1, our journey
The 2nd “Iceland Is Weird But So Great” Video Is Here
The second installment of the travel video series is here, and this time, outdoor geothermal swimming is explored. Many guests to our fair shores find the conventions around bathin
Last Chance For Aurora Borealis?
As the days get longer and the nights get lighter, the chances of seeing the aurora borealis over Iceland recede for the summer. But this weekend, the aurora forecast at […]
PHOTOS: Early Summer Sun At Sólheimajökull
For visitors to Iceland, the majestic peaks of the southern glaciers have a magnetic pull. Eyjafjallajökull comes into view somewhere between Selfoss and Hella on the southern roa
PHOTOS: Springtime For Skiers
Bláfjöll is the largest skiing area in Iceland, located less than a half hour drive outside Reykjavík. Nestled in a large mountain range, it’s clearly visible from the c
PHOTOS: A Day Out In Akureyri
On our way up to Grímsey island recently, we had a four hour layover, so we jumped in a hire car and had a drive around in Akureyri, Iceland’s “second […]
A Feast For All The Senses In Stykkishólmur
“Are you kidding?” laughs the grizzled old bus driver. “I’ll never get to Ártun by 8:51. Maybe if this was a Ferrari.” He checks a timetable. “You should take Strætó
A Close Encounter With The Arctic Fox
Skimming briskly along Ísafjarðardjúp, the large bay that cuts between the Westfjords’ northernmost and middle tines, I lose phone service and geographic reference at about th
The Road To Glymur, The Highest Waterfall In Iceland
Glymur is the highest waterfall in Iceland, rising to an elevation of some 198 metres. To get there, it’s about a one hour drive from Reykjavík, followed by 40 minutes [&hel
Akranes: The Great Unknown Across The Bay From Reykjavík
Sitting in the office on a rainy afternoon after several days reeking of the mundane, Hrefna and I take a solemn oath. We will take hold of our heartstrings, seek […]
Take A Moment: There’s More To Borgarnes Than Bónus And N1
Borganes is perhaps best known as the last‐chance gas and Bónus stop before the long drive onward to the remote Westfjords or the north of Iceland. Passing through, this diminut
People of Stykkishólmur
On our recent trip to the picturesque fishing town of Stykkishólmur on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, we met plenty of interesting locals going about their business. The town is, lik
Over Hill And Underwater: A Day With Icelandic Horses
The Icelandic word for horse is hestur, which translates as “peaceful creature with floating hooves and blow-dried hair as if lifted from the scalp of a 1980s supermodel.” Thes
New Video Series On Iceland’s Lesser-Known Wonders Starts Now
A new series of short documentaries explores some of Iceland’s stranger, lesser-known wonders, and your participation is welcome. The series, called Iceland Is Weird But So G
The Mysterious Pull Of Djúpavík
It’s late spring and the mountains of the Westfjords are still covered in snow after a harsh winter. The undulating, unpaved coastal road to Strandir is a challenging drive at [&
PHOTOS: Spectacular Aurora Display Last Night
Last night’s Northern Lights were magical! All of the different colours and forms this natural phenomenon holds were beautifully documented in photographs under the hashtag #
PHOTOS: Strong Tide And Seals At Jökulsárlón Ice Lagoon
We stopped at Jökulsarlon recently on our way up to the Vatnajökull ice cave. There was a strong wind blowing, preventing many of the icebergs from getting out to sea. Instead,
There And Back Again: Snowmobiling In The Land Of Mordor
In the land of Iceland, in the heart of 101, I meet my fellowship companion Art Bicnick—the photographer—outside Grapevine HQ at 9:45am on a brisk Saturday morning. I am burden
Our Favourite #GVpics From This Week
We at the Grapevine have had a blast looking at all the photographs that have been tagged with the #GVpics hashtag on Instagram this last week. The entries for this […]
Artist Documents Seagoing Life Aboard Icelandic Cargo Ship
After a visit to Iceland in 2014, American artist Justin Levesque was surprised one day to see that Iceland had followed him home, when stacks of blue Eimskip containers started [&