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Hot Dogs And Hot Chocolate On Esja: Testing Our Patience And Resolve
Across the waters of Faxaflói Bay from Reykjavík resides Esjan—the dark, often cloud-covered mountain considered the quintessential Icelandic hike. Esjan is often visible as we leave Grapevine headquarters, prompting us to say, “We’re going to be on top of that mountain…one day.”…
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Housing Demand Still Greater Than Supply
The demand for housing is still greater than the available supply, demonstrating the continuing need for more housing builds, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]The Volcano is on (again) at Fagradalsfjall! Check out our volcano merch in the Grapevine shop: books, T-shirts, posters even socks…
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Lost In Google Translation: Music Sickness?
If you’re looking for an Icelandic meal to give you food poisoning this summer, boy do we have the article for you! A piece ran in RÚV recently with the headline “Sex Sjúklegar Íslenskar Sumarplötur,” or “Six Sickly Icelandic Summer Plates,” so…
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Life’s A Mess: Relationship Lessons From Musician una schram
The title of una schram’s new EP, “mess mixtape,” perfectly describes the collection of emotions the 22-year-old sings about. Half break-up album and half soul-searching coming-of-age revelations, una lets us in on her emotional journey. Iceland’s own Amy Winehouse-inspired pop R&B artist…
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Ask An Expert: Why Do Icelanders Switch Their ‘W’s And ‘V’s In English?
If you’ve spent time speaking English with an Icelander, you may have noticed some of their letters get mixed up. Somehow ‘vikings’ become ‘wikings’ and ‘west’ becomes ‘vest.’ We were curious if there is a scientific–or better yet, linguistic–answer to this consonant…
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High Turnount At 2022 Pride March
The climax of Reykjavík Pride, the Pride March, was held on Saturday and welcomed a massive turnout, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]A goodie bag filled with perfect road trip companions now for sale in the Grapevine shop! Our brand new Best of Iceland 2022,…
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Coast Guard Pilot Reinstated Despite Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The Coast Guard has decided to reinstate a pilot who was on leave due to a sexual misconduct investigation because the burden on the crew was too large, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]The Volcano is on (again) at Fagradalsfjall! Check out our volcano merch…
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Flight Bookings Increase With Eruption
Bookings to visit Iceland with Icelandair and Play increased following the start of the eruption of Meradölum, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]The Volcano is on (again) at Fagradalsfjall! Check out our volcano merch in the Grapevine shop: books, T-shirts, posters even socks and more.…
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Taxi Drivers’ Unions Frustrated With Bill
Two taxi drivers’ unions are speaking out against the Minister of Infrastructure Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson’s taxi driving bill, reports Visir. [su_pullquote]A goodie bag filled with perfect road trip companions now for sale in the Grapevine shop! Our brand new Best of Iceland…
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Unsafe To Visit Eruption Site
Emergency services and civil protection authorities advice people that it is unsafe to go to the eruption site at Meradalir, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]A goodie bag filled with perfect road trip companions now for sale in the Grapevine shop! Our brand new Best…
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Earth Capacity Day Falls On July 28
July 28th marked 2022’s Earth Capacity Day, which marks the day each year when humans have depleted the planet’s ecological budget for the year, reports Frettablaðið. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and…
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Two Risso’s Dolphins Wash Ashore
Two Risso’s dolphins, a species never before seen in Iceland, washed ashore in Hrútafjörður, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more! These are all high-quality products made by Icelandic producers…
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Medication Shortages Across The Country
Several common medications have not been available across the country as wholesalers, manufacturers, and pharmacies have face shortages, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more! These are all high-quality products…
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All Passengers Released After Bomb Threat
This is an update on Bomb Threat Halts Air Traffic At Keflavík posted on 26/07/22. After extensive interrogation, authorities could not determine who wrote the bomb threat on the Condor Airlines flight that was grounded at Keflavík Airport on Monday, so all…
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National Festival Expected To Bring 15,000 People
Organisers say this year’s Merchant’s Holiday Weekend Festival could boast the festival’s largest turnout with an expected 15,000 people heading to the Westman Islands for the event, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face…
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Bomb Threat Halts Air Traffic At Keflavík
A bomb threat on board a flight flying from Frankfurt, Germany to Seattle, United States, halted air traffic at Keflavík Airport Monday afternoon, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more!…
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Cruise Ship To Greenland Ends Up In Norway
A cruise with the advertised destination of Greenland ended up traveling to Norway due to poor weather conditions, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more! These are all high-quality products…
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Slut Walk Returns On Saturday
The annual sexual violence solidarity walk, Slut Walk, is returning after a two-year hiatus due to COVID, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more! These are all high-quality products made…
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Trees In West Reykjavík Are Dying
West Reykjavík could be devoid of trees in 20 years if nothing is done says horticulturalists and gardening experts, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more! These are all high-quality…
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Rescued Seal Pup Receiving Care
A seal pup that was rescued at the Reykjavík harbour has been transported to the zoo to be taken care of by the Reykjavík Animal Rescue Service, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face…
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Seal Rescued At Reykjavík Harbour
A seal with a hook in its mouth was rescued at the Reykjavík harbour, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more! These are all high-quality products made by Icelandic producers…
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20 Million ISK For Nature Protection
A 20 million ISK grant has been awarded to Fjarðabyggð for nature conservation and heritage preservation in the Gerpi area and Hólmanes, reports Visir. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more! These…
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Day Of The Icelandic Sheepdog
Yesterday, July 18th, marked the most important holiday of them all, the Day of the Icelandic Sheepdog! [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more! These are all high-quality products made by Icelandic…
