Author: Anisha Chandar
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Where Was It Shot: ‘Noah’
“Russell Crowe ate here while filming in Iceland,” I gawk at my friend over a steaming pile of pad Thai….
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Reader’s Letter: “Help Womans To Make Love”
Hello, I’m Flo from Romania. I’m looking for dating and job in Iceland. I remember one article when it says…
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Ask An Astronomer: Do The Clocks Change In Iceland
The short answer is no. Here’s Dr Þorsteinn Sæmundsson from Almanak Háskóla Íslands (University of Iceland Almanac) with the long…
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Back To Basics: Crafting An Eco-Village, 45km From Reykjavík
A hand-painted sign marks the entrance to a brand new festival in a town you’ve probably never heard of. Instead…
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Sacred Sweat: A Near Trip To The Sacred Seed Sweat Lodge
“The most important thing is to treat the ritual with respect,” explains Laila, ceremony leader of the sweat lodge at…
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Salmon, Sashimi And Skuggi The Dog: A Night On An Island In Iceland
Just an hour’s drive from our beloved capital lies the tiny island Traustholtshólmi, population: 1. As I stand at the…
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New In Town: Bao Bun
It’s a-bao time Chinese street food arrived in Reykjavík. Parked outside Skúli Craft Bar, the Bao Bun food truck offers…
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Where Was It Shot: Bon Iver “Holocene”
Let’s take a break from second-rate films to explore the world of music videos. This time it’s king of indie-folk…
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Word Of The Issue: Farfuglaheimili
Iceland may be on everyone’s bucket list, but did you know that it’s also a firm favourite with migratory birds?…
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A New Hope: Meet The Women Fighting Domestic Violence
Iceland: a utopia for women, forged by equality. In recent years, international surveys have consistently named the country as the…
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Ask An Expert: Can I Have A Pet Snake?
If you’re some sort of snake-man hybrid looking to emigrate to Iceland, we’re afraid it’s bad news. In this country,…
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Ask A Limnologist: Are There Any Mosquitoes In Iceland?
Professor Gísli Már Gíslason, Professor of Limnology (the study of lakes and fresh water) at the University of Iceland, explains:…
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Times Capsule: Hannesarholt
There’s nothing special about Hannesarholt, a 19th century building hidden in the heart of Reykjavík. At least, not from the…
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Moss, Memes And Bodily Fluids: Tourists Let Loose In Iceland
Earlier this month, international press reported that tourists allegedly carved “SEND NUDES” into moss-covered hills in the south of Iceland….
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The Wonder Of The Westfjords: One of Iceland’s Best Kept Secrets
Three hundred and twenty-one kilometres northwest of Reykjavík lies Látrabjarg, the westernmost point of Europe, and arguably Iceland’s best kept…
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Giant Beer Keg Could Break Record For World’s Biggest
Hipsters rejoice! A giant 12 metre beer keg brimming with 50 different craft beers on 78 different tabs has “safely”…
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Scratching The Twitch: Birdwatching In Iceland
At 8am, two men arrived at my door dressed in utility trousers and plaid shirts. Friends for over seventeen years,…
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Last Item I Bought: Andri Már Sigurðsson
Guys, we’re curious about your shopping habits. So don’t be surprised if we one day hunt you down the street…
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Cabin Fever: A Guide To Iceland’s Smaller Spaces
I have always been fascinated by small spaces. I grew up in a concrete jungle, inhabited by more than 1.1…
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A Defining Moment: Húrra’s Open Mic Night Fosters Fresh Talent
In a city saturated with culture, where do the young guns go? The comedians who want to see if they’…
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Modern Day Viking: Meet The Man Bringing The Past To Life
I never thought I’d get the chance to meet a king. Although he may not reign, Gunnar “Viking” Ólafsson does…
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Buy Shit: Stamps, Schnapps, Gourmet Chocolate & Sheepskin Rugs
Back away from the stuffed puffin. These Icelandic products are where it’s at. Stamps Remember in the good old days,…
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Batting Up A Storm: Iceland’s Cricket Scene
This just in: Iceland has a cricket team. They might not have a pitch and they might not have the…
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Icelandic Glacial Water Praised For Using Black Model In Ad
POC (people of colour) advocate, actress and blogger Franchesca Ramsey has given kudos to Icelandic Glacial water for using a…
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Icelandic Babies Smash Record: Stand At 4 Months Old
Icelandic babies have miffed scientists by being able to stand at less than four months old—breaking previous records by five…