Author: Charley Ward - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Over The Black Glacier: Trekking Sólheimajökull

by

Nervously I grip my ice axes tightly, kicking the ice as hard as I can until the spikes on my…

Too Much, Girl: Iceland Has Seen An 87.5% Rise In Number Of Teen Girls On Antidepressants Since 2012

by

 Icelandic teenage girls are taking antidepressants in ever-increasing numbers. Since 2012, the number of girls aged 15-19 who have been…

Reykjahlíð Town Guide: Nature Hikes, Plane Rides And Cows

by

Tucked away on the shores of Lake Mývatn lies the tiny village of Reykjahlíð, an unassuming, no-frills place that’s home…

Another World: The Bizarre, Beautiful Landscapes Of Lake Mývatn

by

It’s raining as myself and my road trip partner set off on our six hour jaunt to Mývatn, in northern…

Strange Times Ahead: Exploring Time Beyond The Clocks At Sequences Art Festival 2017

by

Set your alarm for Reykjavík’s own independent biannual arts festival Sequences, which opens for the eighth time on Friday October…

Good Night, Sleep Tight, Prepare Yourself For The Bed Bug Bites

by

Crank up the temperature on your washing machine and get used to the idea of vacuuming every day, because bed…

Over Blue Ice: A Day Spent Hiking And Climbing On Sólheimajökull Glacier

by

Gripping my axes tightly, I kick the ice as hard as I can, until the spike on my boot finally…