Author: Helga Þórey Jónsdóttir
International Workers Day in Reykjavík
Unions and groups supporting labour rights marched in the annual May 1 rally all over the country today. Our photographer…
It’s Funny Because It’s True
Icelandic comedy films from the 1980s are a staple of Iceland’s cultural life. Most Icelanders have not only seen these…
Tabasco’s
The Mexican restaurant Tabasco’s is a cosy establishment on the corner of Hafnarstræti and Vesturgata. Tabasco’s offers a selection of…
Gullfoss
The Gullfoss restaurant is on Pósthússtræti, across the street from Hornið and Bæjarins Bestu. In spite of its modest neighbours,…
When the Garage Doors Open
Since 1982 Iceland’s very own garage band music competition, Battle of the Bands (Icel. Músiktilraunir), has taken place annually. The…
The Price of Education
Every student starting a semester at school faces the fact that studying doesn’t come for free. For many students computers…
Coffee, Buses and Laptops: A Good Mix?
Since the bus schedule as we know it in Reykjavík debuted in the fall of 2005, public transportation has been…
MySpace vs. Facebook
When browsing through the curious realms of the Internet, many find the need to partake and express themselves in the…
The Musical Impact of Three Icelandic Movies
In the early 90’s, a couple of young directors made very popular movies that were intertwined with the Icelandic music…
Bastards of the World
When going to a concert in Reykjavík, it’s all too easy to acknowledge the eternal coolness of the Icelandic music…