Author: Byron Wilkes
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…