Author: Byron Wilkes
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An Odd Saga, Indeed
by Byron Wilkes
“As the others made small talk, I glanced out the window and wondered how I’d explain things to everyone: ‘Why…
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Reykjavík: The Launder-Less City
by Byron Wilkes
While my experience in Reykjavík for the last three months has been mostly positive, one part about the city makes…
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You Can’t Always Go Downtown
by Cory Weinberg and Byron Wilkes
Sun peers through the large windows at Hressó on Andri Valgeirsson, shining on his transition lenses and heavy 5 o’clock…
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One Day in Ísafjörður
by Byron Wilkes
Read the article. The Back Streets of Ísafjörður dayotour was provided by Air Iceland. Book trip your trip here.
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Ísafjörður, City Of Mystery
by Byron Wilkes
On the descent into Ísafjörður, decades’ worth of glacial labour is plainly visible. The small burg, named after the fjord…
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REAL LIVE BEER CULTURE IN ICELAND
by Byron Wilkes
Micro Bar, Austurstræti 6, 101 E4 Iceland is often heralded for its wild nightlife on weekends. Late-night debauchery has even…
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Whales Are Cool, Seagulls Are Not
by Byron Wilkes
As the Life of Whales ship passes by the illustrious facade of the immaculate Harpa, its glass panes shimmer a…
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PARTÍÞOKAN: WIN A FREE TRIP, FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION!
by Byron Wilkes
Enjoy camping? Concerts? Bonfires? You’re in luck, scouts. Get in touch with your wild side at Partíþokan, a music festival…
Security Guard Throws Man Out Of Hlemmur
by Byron Wilkes
Waiting for my bus about a week ago, I witnessed a Hlemmur security guard hitting and kicking a (possibly homeless)…
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Why I Think The Icelandic Bus System Rocks
by Byron Wilkes
Icelandic busses aren’t that bad. There, I said it. Hear me out. I may just be a lowly American intern…