Author: Iryna Zubenko
LungA Casts Its Last Spell: The Ending Of Iceland’s Most Creative Festival
Along the seemingly tiny stretch of Ránargata, people spill from bars into the street — dancing, chatting, and making out….
A Touch Of Closure: Baltasar Kormákur Explores Love, Loss and Redemption
“I called him 24 hours after my daughter gave me the book. It drew me in immediately,” says director Baltasar…
Against Puffin Hunting: Meet Seabird Researcher Erpur Snær Hansen
Erpur Snær Hansen navigates long hours and an uncertain future with the cutest study subjects “I haven’t taken a decent…
Word On The Street: Fashion Or Functionality?
In the cold of the summer, The Grapevine asked Hátíðni festival-goers if they prefer to stay stylish or warm Lindy,…
Nurse, Pilot, Host, Candle Maker: Seth Sutherland’s Side Hustles
Juggling long hospital shifts and family time, Seth Sutherland is on the hunt for extra krónur American expat Seth Sutherland…
Inside Hátíðni: The Post-Dreifing Kids’ Annual Hurrah
On a Friday night in early July, the campsite in Borðeyri is buzzing with activity. Having made the two-hour trip…
Festival Picks: IceDocs
The Iceland Documentary Film Festival returns to Akranes for the sixth time on July 17-21 There are only a handful…
Folklorist Offers A Course On Cannibalism At The University Of Iceland
Starting in October, folklorist Dagrún Ósk Jónsdóttir will lead a course at the University of Iceland’s Continuing Education program on…
Fungal Magic, Narrated By Björk
With a superstar narrator, biophilia meets mycophilia in the new documentary Fungi: Web of Life “I can’t actually take credit…
Side Hustle: When Opportunity Knocks
Andrea Geirsdóttir’s side gig takes her into the wild Every now and then, Andrea Geirsdóttir escapes the routine of her…
The Herb Whisperer Next Door
Kolbrún Björnsdóttir is nothing short of a modern-day potion maker Tucked away amid the bustle of Reykjavík’s Laugavegur shopping street…
Six New Names Approved By The Naming Committee
The Icelandic Naming Committee approved six given names last week, including four female names and two male names, reports Vísir….
LungA Comes Full Circle
Art festival in Seyðisfjörður completes a quarter-century of artistic legacy “There’s something about driving into town, coming from the mountain…
Frogs Swarm Garðabær Garden
“My garden is swarming with wild frogs,” Askur Hrafn Hannesson said in an interview with Vísir. The resident of Melás…
Icelandic Met Office Announces End Of Volcanic Eruption
The volcanic eruption that began on May 29 appears to have ended, according to a statement by the Icelandic Met…
Side Hustle: Licensed To Wed
Erla Sigurlaug Sigurðardóttir can take you on a tour of Iceland and marry along the way Whether you affiliate with…
Tracing The Sources Of Creativity
A poetic road trip film around Iceland tries to uncover whether there’s one key ingredient to its thriving culture The…
Fermenting For Change
Julia and Björk are unlocking the potential of organic waste with their startup, Melta “I love talking about soil and…
From Farm to Plate: Rækta’s Mushrooms and Microgreens
Akureyri’s Rækta Microfarm values local produce over imports Once a new business pops up in the country — especially far…
Kringlan Closed Until Thursday Due To Fire
A fire broke out at the Kringlan shopping mall on Saturday. All available crews from the Fire Department worked to…
Dettifoss Buried Under Snow
The northern viewing area at Dettifoss waterfall has been closed due to heavy snow accumulation on the trails leading to…
Side Hustle: Princess For Hire
Jessica Chambers is living the princess life, one gig at a time “Anna, Elsa, Ariel, Rapunzel, Belle, Mirabel, Moana..,” Jessica…
A Summer To Remember
Rakel Andrésdóttir’s animated film wins the brand-new award for short films at Skjaldborg The screening room at Skjaldborgarbíó in Patreksfjörður…
A Chair Is All You Need
Carpenter artist Dorka Csora is obsessed with wood “I mopped the floor for you,” smiles Dorka Csora as she welcomes…
Charged For Adventure
“Hey, Tesla, take me to the Westfjords.” There are two types of people — those who love camping and those…