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From speeding over black sand beaches to walking behind waterfalls, descending into volcanoes, hiking on glaciers or driving across the wild Highlands: read about our Iceland travels within.
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Every Swimming Pool In The Greater Reykjavík Area, Rated
Any visitor to Iceland simply must visit one of the island’s ubiquitous public swimming pools. This is not a request. A point of pride for most locals, the pools are generally first rate, and admission is dirt-cheap (around 5-600 ISK). There is…
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VIDEO: Downtown Reykjavík Aurora, OMG
Those Iceland Aurora Films guys have really outdone themselves this time. You might remember their 130 Nights Of Aurora Borealis project, which we reported on last year (and do click through, that video’s crazy), but we dare say their latest venture is even more…
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Whales Of Iceland: Eye-To-Eye With The Giants
Upon entering the newly opened Whales of Iceland exhibition, we are greeted by a life-size orca hanging from the ceiling. As we venture further into the blue-lit room, it’s as if we are underwater. Whales of all sizes seem to be eying…
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PHOTOS: In Reykjanes, A Short Journey Into The Earth
Absolute darkness surrounds us. You can’t even see your hands—and you hear nothing but your own breathing. We stand there for a few moments before our guide, Adrien, fills the silence with a story of a man who got lost and died…
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WHERE WERE YOU? REMEMBERING THAT TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
Boy, feels like it was only yesterday that we were running down the street in a screaming panic, all excited to witness a total solar eclipse. Remember that solar eclipse? It was great! Aren’t you glad you didn’t sleep in? We sure…
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The Blue Lagoon Is Opening Early For The Eclipse
If you’re thinking about where to watch the eclipse from this coming Friday, then, my friend, we at Grapevine totally have your back. In addition to the five spots in Reykjavík that we suggested yesterday, it turns out the Blue Lagoon is…
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Last Night, Charged Particles From A Solar Flare Penetrated Earth’s Magnetic Shield And Collided With Atoms And Molecules In Our Atmosphere. You Won’t Believe What Happens Next!
Last night was just beautiful. Luckily, our photographer friend Art Bicnick was out and about, his trusty camera en tow. Thank you, Art. Thank you, solar flare. Thank you, charged particles. Thank you, atmosphere. Thankful for Aurora Borealis? Why not show your appreciation…
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Photos: The Endless Winter Of Iceland’s Route One
Part of the adventure of any Icelandic road trip is the journey itself. The extremity of Iceland’s landscape and weather make passing through the wilderness an immersive, visceral experience – particularly in winter. A blue sky reflecting in plains of fresh snow…
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Under The Ice: Beneath Vatnajökull Lies A Photographer’s Paradise
Seeing a glacier for the first time is a memorable experience. As the southern ring road from Reykjavík gently loops towards the coast, the peaks of Eyjafjallajökull start to appear, a white shadow against the sky, almost unbelievably high. It’s soon followed…
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Drone Porn: Top 10 Waterfalls Of Iceland
Have you ever looked at a waterfall in Iceland and thought I wonder how this would look like if I was a miniature helicopter? Well today is your lucky day because Youtube user Hailey Keen used a drone to capture some of…
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Reykjavík’s First Soundwalk: Listening To The Sounds Of The City
The wind blows, the sea hisses. Cars putter and splash. The sounds of Reykjavík are all around you and, if you’re like most, the ambient noise goes largely unnoticed as you navigate through your day. But what if it were brought into…
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God Crying Gold Tears From Heaven Alert: Aurora Borealis Photos 4 U
If you are Facebook friends with an Icelander, or someone who’s currently in Iceland, you will have been barraged by Northern Lights related posts, photos and exclamations since last night. Your like-finger is probably getting tired. It’s no wonder: last night, the…
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Three Hours Of Sun Is A Luxury
Although at 64° N Reykjavík is the world’s northernmost capital city, the most northerly permanently populated site on Earth is Svalbard. Located at 78° N, this Norwegian archipelago is about halfway between the edge of continental Europe and the North Pole. Winter…
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Icelandic? —Icelandish!
Icelandish is a public Facebook group where foreign learners and speakers of Icelandic share resources, tips, advice and whatever else people with a common interest share on Facebook. Established in 2012, its admins describe it in the following words: “Iceland’ish (aka Speaking…
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Listicle: Thermal Pools In The South Of Iceland
It was with some trepidation that our crew set out to bathe in as many natural geothermal pools in South Iceland as we could manage in three days. It’s now common knowledge that some locals have become disgruntled at their secret hot…
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Wrestling With Your Own Fear: The Adrenaline Park
Adrenalíngarðurinn (“The Adrenalin Park”) is an amusement park for adults: an obstacle course that offers 45 obstacles on three levels for those willing to step outside of their comfort zone. I chose to go straight up to the top floor, because I…
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Gathering Sheep: They’re Bloody Stubborn!
It was a tough climb to the top of the hill, and I was tired from the ascent. Luckily it wasn’t raining. Once we reached the top, I turned around and looked across the valley and found that, yes, autumn had set…
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Get Outta Town: Stuff To Avoid Airwaves
Feeling an overwhelming urge to explore the nearby towns without missing out on Airwaves? Do you feel crushed by the drunken crowds? Guess what, here are some suggestions for how to get outta town, make the most out of your time –…
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Glacial Wonderland: Ice Hiking In Vatnajökull
Vatnajökull is the second largest glacier in all of Europe, covering 8% of Iceland’s land mass and dominating the southeast corner of the country. Visible only on clear days, the glacier’s peak sits atop a vast sheet of compacted snow and ice,…
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Merchants’ Weekend Is Here! A Guide To Entertaining Yourself
Every year in Iceland, the first weekend in August is dedicated to celebrating Verslunarmannahelgi (“Merchants’ Weekend”), a labour day / bank holiday equivalent. While not everyone is actually a Merchant, every Icelander is encouraged to celebrate like the holiday is their own,…
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Don’t Take Hiking Lightly
Hiking is a popular recreational sport in Iceland. People by the thousands are on the move in the vicinity of Reykjavík on a good day. While many hike on rather flat ground, mountain hikes have gained popularity over the last two decades.…
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To The Vík-tor Go The Unspoiled Spoils
“There were only six people in my year at school,” says Eiríkur Vilhelm Sigurðarson, who is possibly Vík’s most familiar face. “The other five have moved to Reykjavík. I’m the last one here.” I knew it was small, but this detail puts…
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A School For The Beer-Curious
In a small lecture hall doubling as a private bar, twenty men raise their glasses and have a big gulp of Egils Gull as Stefán “Stebbi” Pálsson begins the bjórskólinn (“beer school”) curriculum. The school is hosted by Ölgerðin, one of Iceland’s…