Author: Aliya Uteuova
Lava, Water And Everything In Between: Finding Fire And Ice On The Southern Coast
by Aliya Uteuova and Hannah Jane Cohen
The words “Fire & Ice” might conjure up thoughts of a certain, off-the-radar HBO show, but on a chilly Reykjavík…
Into The Glaciers: See Them While You Can
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be inside a glacier? Well, if you’d like to experience…
Hidden Iceland’s Golden Circle: One Ring To Rule Them All
What are the components of a perfect Golden Circle tour? Hidden Iceland, a company founded by three friends, may have…
Kvartýra №49 Brings Post-Soviet Streetwear To Iceland
Tucked away from the ubiquitous puffin stores and coffee shops of Laugavegur, there’s an oasis at the end of a…
Well You Asked: Hotdogs And Hot Air Baloons
Any tips on how to quickly determine if a familiar face in public (e.g. at the grocery store, pool, restaurant…
World’s First Open Sea Beluga Whale Sanctuary To Open In Iceland
Two beluga whales are set to make a journey from China to Klettsvík bay, in Iceland’s Westman Islands this month….
Ask A Marine Ecologist: What Is The Importance Of Whale Poop For The Ocean?
So much of Iceland’s history and a great deal of current controversy revolves around the largest animals on the planet—whales….
Grapevine Playlist: New Music From Kristín Anna, Högni, MIMRA & More
by John Rogers, Sam Daniels, Aliya Uteuova and Hannah Jane Cohen
Like a sudden flurry of shooting stars entering your house through an open window, here are the latest cosmic emissions…
Ísafjörður Never Goes South: The award-winning Westfjords festival Aldrei Fór Ég Suður Is back
Since 2004, April means one thing for the people of the Westfjords: the Aldrei Fór Ég Suður music festival. Named…
Ask A Medieval Historian: Who Wrote Njáls Saga?
Njáls Saga is one the longest of the forty Icelandic sagas written between the 13th and 14th centuries. Many Icelanders…
VIDEO: Justin Bieber Not To Blame For Closing Of The Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
Earlier today, Grammy Award-winning musician Justin Bieber announced his hiatus from music. Could the shame of mistreating Iceland’s environment be…
The Kickstarter Of DesignMarch: DesignTalks Is Here To Spark A Conversation
We may not realise it, but design is in everything we do. The clothes we wear, the beds we sleep…
More Than Minimalism & Wood: ‘Now Nordic’ Redefines Design Notions
In recent years, millennial trendsetters have gushed over everything Nordic on social media. Bookstores have found a niche of selling…
Artist Of The Year: Eygló Harðardóttir Reflects On Her Career
Eygló Harðardóttir’s art is difficult to classify in one word. A mixed media visual artist, she has worked with wood,…
Memories Of War: An Interview With Booker Nominee Mazen Maarouf
The first feeling Mazen Maarouf felt when he learned he was nominated for the Man Booker International Prize was panic….
Yellow Weather Alert In Iceland Tomorrow
Strong winds of up to 28m/s are expected to hit East Iceland tomorrow, March 22. This comes from the latest…
Orange And Yellow Alerts For Iceland Today
An orange alert has been issued for South Iceland, Southeast Iceland and Central Highlands. Severe gale-force winds or storms can…
Perfect Day: Face Of The Downtown Scene Skaði Gives Us The Scoop
For Skaði Þórðardóttir, an Icelandic music producer and performer, a perfect day is between 10-15ºC in Autumn, a season that…
Ask A Textile Historian: What Is The Story Of The Icelandic Sweater?
Wearing this sweater is the proof you need for the world to know that you were in Iceland. An Icelandic…
Throw Some Glitter, You’ll Be Fine: Gloria Hole Brings Alaska To Iceland
Hjálmar Poulsen—or, as the world knows him best, Miss Gloria Hole—first performed as a drag artist for the guests of…
Tölting Through Time: How To Ride Like A Viking
Hundreds of thousands of people come to Iceland with a singular purpose: to meet one of the island’s most interesting…
Caught Between Two Cultures: María Thelma On Navigating The Film Industry
“You’ve got to be really good at being bad,” says María Thelma Smáradóttir. Over the course of 10 years of…
Vigur Island For Sale, Locals Urge The Government To Bid
The island of Vigur, in Ísafjarðardjúp fjord, is on the market and locals want the Icelandic government to buy it….
Icelandic Sagas Delivered In 75 Minutes
So here’s the thing, I’m new to Iceland. And while I’m thoroughly enjoying Iceland’s rich art and music scene, there…
Winners Of The 2019 Icelandic Art Awards Announced
Two Icelandic artists have received prestigious national awards, announced to a statement to the press from the Reyjavík Art Museum….