Author: Iryna Zubenko - The Reykjavik Grapevine

German Tourist Causes Damage To Nature Reserve

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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

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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“Hold your ear next to the beehive,” says Torbjörn Andersen as we arrive at his beeyard, hidden behind the trees…

In Tune With Nature

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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 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

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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

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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

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“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

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Every time I come back from a hiking trip, my mind is already optimising my packing list for the next…

Doubling The Thrills

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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

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There’s drama in the opera world and we’re not talking about on stage. The Icelandic Opera is claiming that funding…