Author: Iryna Zubenko
Paradise Found: Our First Day Of Summer Adventure
by Iryna Zubenko and Gitte Van der Meersch
Thursday, April 20 07:18 “Are we going somewhere?” — our phones buzz with a notification at dawn. It’s sumardagurinn fyrsti,…
A Look Back at DesignMarch 2023
May 3 to 7 was a busy time for design lovers from all over Iceland as well as abroad. The…
Sweater Weather, All Year Round
Ýrúrarí celebrates 10 years of turning sweaters into characters with a solo exhibition “It would fit well on your shirt….
365 Days Of Design
Looking ahead at Hanna Dís Whitehead’s year on the government payroll “I am in Höfn. To drive here (if the…
What Now? DesignTalks 2023 Addresses Global Issues
In the face of the challenges the world is currently facing — from wars to the repercussions of the pandemic…
DesignMarch Kicks Off Today
DesignMarch, a week-long celebration of all things design and innovation, has finally arrived. Despite the confusion with Icelandic calendars —…
Icelandic Fish Beer Conquers Global Audience
A new beer made with Icelandic capelin roe, or masago, has been a sensation at the recent Seafood Expo Global…
Well You Asked: Paw-Some Questions that Bring on the Giggles
by Gitte Van der Meersch and Iryna Zubenko
If you were a dog in Reykjavík, where would you go? If I were a dog in Reykjavík, I would…
A Cross-Country Comedy (a.k.a. Skiing)
We went to Ísafjörður to master cross-country skiing, but successfully failed There are a few things that don’t go together:…
Kids Run the World: For Better or For Worse
“Ég treysti Yrsu R.” (“I trust Yrsa R.”) I sign a little hand-written waiver decorated with glitter, as I sit…
Easter Opening Hours In Iceland
Whether or not you celebrate Easter, you’ll still need to find somewhere to get food and you might want to…
Stockfish 2023: Coming-of-Age Dramas, Sauna Confessions and One Sad Donkey
Crowded screening rooms, air thick with the scent of popcorn and the classic conundrum of wanting to be at two…
How It’s Made: We Scored the Golden Ticket
Iceland is known for many things, but chocolate wasn’t one of them — until recently. These days, in almost every…
Tax Evasion Case Against Jónsi Dismissed
Icelandic band Sigur Rós was accused of tax evasion in 2018, which the band denied, stating that it was a…
The Unforgiving Island: Hlynur Pálmason’s “Godland” explores an intense but conflicted journey to Iceland
Hlynur Pálmason postponed our interview at least four times. I knew he was busy travelling to festivals with his new…
The Islanders: To The Moon And Back
Iceland-based wildlife photographer Karim Iliya is nothing short of a nomad. One day he’s free diving with humpback whales in…
The Islanders: Blowing Glass and Minds
As we step into Anders Vange’s studio on a crisp January morning, the temperature may be below freezing outside, but…
Monochrome Magic — With a Corpse for Colour
Hilmar Oddsson is a veteran of the film industry, making waves ever since his cinematic debut in 1986. “I’ve been…
Reykjavík, a Music City (At a Respectable Volume)
The past few months have been a headache for Tjarnarbíó. The cultural centre and theatre located in the heart of…
Orange Warning In Place For Southeast Iceland
An orange weather warning went into effect at 14:00 Monday, applying to the capital area, southeast Iceland, Faxaflói Bay and…
Friendships In Vesturbær Are At Stake
In the age of smartphones, our most personal secrets are often stored away in apps, folders, and notes on our…
The Islanders: Alexandra “Grim Creeper” Ingvarsdóttir
As she zips around the rink, expertly dodging opponents and executing precise turns, it’s clear that Alexandra Ingvarsdóttir is a…
Winter Storms and Road Closures Expected New Year’s Eve and Day
The Icelandic Met Office forecasts bad weather on the last day of the year and recommends that people use Dec….
From Sagas To The Silver Screen: Icelandic Cinema Comes Of Age
I was walking home through downtown Reykjavík one day in April when I came across a large crowd blocking the…
Getting Ready For Jesus’ Birthday Party
Let the Christmas spirit fill the hollow inside Unless you live in a cave, it’s hard to avoid Christmas. Whether…