Author: - The Reykjavik Grapevine

An Odd Saga, Indeed

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“As the others made small talk, I glanced out the window and wondered how I’d explain things to everyone: ‘Why…

Reykjavík: The Launder-Less City

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While my experience in Reykjavík for the last three months has been mostly positive, one part about the city makes…

You Can’t Always Go Downtown

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Sun peers through the large windows at Hressó on Andri Valgeirsson, shining on his transition lenses and heavy 5 o’clock…

One Day in Ísafjörður

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Read the article. The Back Streets of Ísafjörður dayotour was provided by Air Iceland. Book trip your trip here.

Ísafjörður, City Of Mystery

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On the descent into Ísafjörður, decades’ worth of glacial labour is plainly visible. The small burg, named after the fjord…

REAL LIVE BEER CULTURE IN ICELAND

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Micro Bar, Austurstræti 6, 101           E4 Iceland is often heralded for its wild nightlife on weekends. Late-night debauchery has even…

Whales Are Cool, Seagulls Are Not

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As the Life of Whales ship passes by the illustrious facade of the immaculate Harpa, its glass panes shimmer a…

PARTÍÞOKAN: WIN A FREE TRIP, FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION!

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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

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Waiting for my bus about a week ago, I witnessed a Hlemmur security guard hitting and kicking a (possibly homeless)…

Why I Think The Icelandic Bus System Rocks

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Icelandic busses aren’t that bad. There, I said it. Hear me out. I may just be a lowly American intern…