Author: Iryna Zubenko
German Tourist Causes Damage To Nature Reserve
German adventurer Peter Ruppert posted videos showing reckless driving with a large truck in the Icelandic countryside. The incident was…
Deconstructing Debt And How To Handle It
“We could do a lot better with financial education in Iceland,” says Sara Jasonardóttir, project manager for education and promotion…
Northern Comfort: A Turbulent Ride Of Comedy
Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for uncomfortable laughter “Never underestimate the power of anxiety,” says director Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson…
A Rather Unsuccessful Fungi Foray
Lessons learned on the first foraging trip of the year Wild mushroom risotto, oyster mushroom tacos, chanterelle pie, porcini soup,…
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Background Actor
Do extras make the ‘credit’ roll call? A party guest, a pedestrian with a dog, or a hospital patient? If…
A Day Out With A Local Beekeeper
“Hold your ear next to the beehive,” says Torbjörn Andersen as we arrive at his beeyard, hidden behind the trees…
In Tune With Nature
Two days of hiking, pooling, horseback riding and more in Dalir Every time I spend too long in Reykjavík –…
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Receptionist
An introvert’s hell, an extrovert’s paradise Like many other young people, Johanna Gascoin moved to Iceland to work as an…
Meteorite Spotted In Raufarhöfn
On September 12, an astronomy enthusiast Sævar Helgi Bragason together with a group of photographers spotted a meteriorite at the…
A Celebration of Film, Food And Dance
The Latin American Film Festival is bringing a true feast to town As I stroll toward Bíó Paradís, where I’m…
Perlan Is For Sale
On September 7, the City Council approved the Financial and Risk Management Division of the Real Estate Department to initiate…
“Ha? Ha? Ha?” – What Is This Raven Trying To Tell Us?
When I heard about a talking raven in Iceland, I knew I had to meet him; no other options were…
You Should Have Started Planning Retirement Years Ago
If you haven’t yet, chances are your future is looking grim Björn Berg Gunnarsson teaches people about money. As the…
The Islanders: An Old Book Collector On A Rescue Mission
Did you know that to restore old books, they are submerged in water? There are very few things that can…
Dumpster Diving By Necessity, Not Choice
As prices in Iceland continue to soar, some turn to garbage bins to avoid starvation Iceland’s reputation as an expensive…
The Islanders: Captain Dóra At Sea And Ashore
Her boat doesn’t have a toilet, but she has come a long way From the crack of dawn, while most…
Premiere: Unveiling SÆKÝR By Edith Morris
Following our recent interview with the UK-based artist and designer Edith Morris about her short film SÆKÝR, we’re excited to…
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Sex Worker
A peek into one of society’s most taboo jobs With the assistance of Rauða Regnhlífin, the association of people involved…
SÆKÝR: Myths In Motion
In her short film SÆKÝR, Edith Morris breathes life into folklore-inspired creatures I’m a chronic doom-scroller, I’ll admit. But I…
Cat That Survived Hafnarfjörður Fire Found
Volunteers from the animal rescue organisation Dýrfinna found a young cat that had gone missing after a large fire at…
Money Moves: Proceed With Caution
Loki Lindarson on why you may want to stay away from the crypto frenzy Cryptocurrency has been around for more…
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Podcaster
“It’s called Backwater Bastards and it’s the galaxy’s greatest best friends show of all time.” I speak with Taylor Garcia…
The Haul: Your Summer Wilderness Checklist
Every time I come back from a hiking trip, my mind is already optimising my packing list for the next…
Doubling The Thrills
With two films on the horizon, director Erlingur Óttar Thoroddsen is set to make a splash in cinemas During my…
The Icelandic Opera Claims The Funding Isn’t Sufficient
There’s drama in the opera world and we’re not talking about on stage. The Icelandic Opera is claiming that funding…