Author: Felix Robertson - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Unto The Breach: Encountering The Humpback Whale In Akureyri

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We knew that it was getting serious when they brought out the waterproof boiler suits. It was 8:50 PM, and…

Finding Earth On The Moon: A New Documentary Examines The Human Side Of One Of Mankind’s Greatest Endeavours

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In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landings, a new documentary entitled ‘Cosmic Birth,’ produced by Rafnar Orri…

Food of Iceland: Icelandic Glacial Air

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What stage of capitalism even is this? Available in a disturbing number of shops across Reykjavik, Icelandic air is, well,…

Well, You Asked… The Iceland Advice Column: UFO Yurt Edition

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We get a lot of questions from our dear readers, often delivered in the form of polite emails, but even…

All That Glitters: A Road Trip Around The Diamond Circle

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You don’t need to spend long on the Diamond Circle—northern Iceland’s greatest sightseeing route—to realise that it’s a different world…

Ask a Geologist: With Its Several Hotspots, Could Reykjavík Erupt?

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We asked geologist Ed Marshall, a postdoc in Mantle Geochemistry and Igneous Petrology at the University of Iceland: do Reykjavík’s…

Prison and Paradise: Eminent UK Poets Share Letters With Iceland

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Reykjavík’s literary world celebrated solstice with a duet of events featuring heavyweight UK poets Lavinia Greenlaw, Paul Muldoon and poet…

Grapevine Playlist: Auður, Birgir, Skaði, Singapore Sling & More

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What’s new in Icelandic Music you ask? Many, many things. Singapore Sling – Suicide Twist Take some classic 80s goth…

Come Into The Chamber: Reykholt’s Civilised Summer Music Festival

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Since its founding in 1997, the Reykholt Chamber Music Festival has become one of Iceland’s most treasured classical music events,…

Grapevine Playlist: K.ola, Múm Vs. Kronos Quartet, ADHD, Hjaltalín, Hermigervill

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Live seven lightning bolts striking your prefrontal cortex, here are the latest electrifying phenomena to appear from within the Icelandic…

Food Of Iceland: Kleinur

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News broke recently that Krispy Kreme is shutting down its Icelandic operations. How will we survive? Well, perhaps by sampling…

Weather: It’s Gonna Get… Icelandic

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Bid farewell to the sun for a few days as the weather will revert to the classic, rainy Icelandic weather…

Well, You Asked: Your Iceland Advice Questions Answered

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Got a problem that needs solving, a burning issue that needs addressing, a matter that needs settling, or a thirst…

The Taste of Victory: Diving Into The Winners Of Iceland’s Músiktilraunir

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In the world of Icelandic music, Músiktilraunir, Iceland’s ‘Battle of the Bands’ competition, is a veritable kingmaker. Running for over…

Víðgelmir: The Epic Lava Cave of Borgarfjörður

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Deep in the eerie landscape of Borgarfjörður is the largest cave in Iceland called Víðgelmir, which roughly translates as “worm”…

Creating Their Own Space: Soulflow Brings Women And Queer Comedy Nights To Gaukurinn

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At Soulflow Comedy, a new show happening every Monday night at Gaukurinn, everyone is included. The weekly event, which will…

The Week In Weather: Hang On Till The Weekend

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It’s going to be a rainy and overcast rest of the week—all the more reason to enjoy a sunny weekend….

Iceland Football Supporter To Visit Iceland For First Time After Crowdfund

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Mohammad Sayed Majumder, a passionate supporter of the Icelandic football team, will visit Iceland from Bangladesh after a diligent fundraising…

Contemporary Classics: Reykjavík Midsummer Music Reviewed

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You could be forgiven for thinking that a piece entitled ‘Homage to Robert Schumann’ might sound like music by Schumann….

Grapevine Playlist: ROKKY, Hildur & Teitur, Sigur Rós, Gyðjan Uxi & More

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Like six hidden people pirouetting out of a weird misty summer moss-scape, here are the latest mythical emergences from the…