Author: - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Articles by: Andie Sophia Fontaine

Know Your Yule Lad Basics: We Keep Getting Older, Yule Lads Stay The Same Age

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In 2005, we were a struggling publication, and we decided to take a leap and detail the unique Icelandic Christmas…

Children Of Nature: Norse Paganism’s Comeback

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An ancient way of life is having a moment right now. Why? Spend any amount of time in Iceland, and…

Horror-Scopes: Come Out, Capricorn! (PRIDE EDITION!)

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In HorrorScopes, the Grapevine’s dedicated team of amateur astrologists break down your upcoming weeks based on shit like the allegedly-feminine-but-actually-full-of-toxic-atmospheric-vapour…

Iceland Welcomes You Again: These Doors Are Gonna Swing Wide!

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It’s official: nationals from Schengen Area are now allowed to enter Iceland. And, as of July 1st, nationals from outside…

What Are Icelanders Talking About?: Top Stories In The Land Of Ice

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On June 3rd, some 4,000 people turned out for a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Reykjavík. Held at Austurvöllur square,…

Icelandic Superstitions: The Snipes Are Not What They Seem

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Icelanders, especially in ye olden times, have always lived in close connection with their natural environments. It is then unsurprising…

Grapevine’s Ultimate Iceland Road Trip Summer Playlist

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Summer is here, and with it comes road trip season. Here’s our essential Icelandic playlist. Roll down the windows, turn…

Poll: Independence Party Continues Downward Trend; Reform Party And Others Climb

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The latest poll from Market and Media Research (MMR) shows little change in support for most parties, but interesting trends…

Icelandic Park Ranger Calls On Car Rental Companies To Inform Tourists About Offroading

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An Icelandic park ranger is fed up with seeing damage done by offroading in the Vatnajökull National Park, and is…