Author: Jenna Mohammed
Integrating In Iceland: Tackling The Icelandic Language
For newcomers, integrating into Iceland can be difficult. You don’t know your way around the country or are unfamiliar with…
Inside Small-Town Icelandic Life In ‘690 Vopnafjörður’
No frills and bare bones, ‘690 Vopnafjörður’ documents everyday life in a small fishing village in Iceland. Director Karna Sigurðardóttir and cinematographer Sebastian Ziegler…
Missing In Iceland: Roller Coasters
Want to ride a roller coaster in Iceland? Sorry, it’s not going to happen. If you’re looking for an exhilarating…
Where Was It Shot: Echo & The Bunnymen’s ‘The Cutter’
Long ago, Iceland was graced with the presence of one of the best new wave, post-punk bands from Liverpool, Echo…
After Party At Mandi: The Fun Doesn’t Stop After Last Call
It’s 4:30 AM on a weekend night and you’re beyond wasted. The doors to your favourite bar are closing but…
The Countryside Cavalry: Horseback Riding Through Lava Fields
You’re never too old to yell “HORSES!” when you spot them from a car in the countryside. For me, it’s…
Missing In Iceland: Hookah Bars
In Iceland, since 2007 it’s been illegal to smoke indoors in public buildings such as restaurants, bars, cafés, on school…
Where Was It Shot: Woodkid’s ‘I Love You’
Looking like an advertisement for Icelandic nature, the music video for ‘I Love You’—what better place than Iceland for such…
The Airwaves, They Are A-Changin’
The Iceland Airwaves Music Festival is here once again. From November 1-5, this classic downtown event has much to offer,…
Sugar Paper Theories: Notorious Murder Case Through The Lens
Iceland’s biggest and most controversial murder investigation is brought back to life in the exhibit Sugar Paper Theories. British photographer,…
Remember Christine Douglass-Williams? She’s In Trouble Now
Board member of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation Christine Douglass-Williams is being criticized by the Canadian government for her views…
Bjarni Benediktsson Sold Assets Hours Before Financial Crisis
Leaked documents suggest current Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson sold all his remaining assets in a Glitnir bank fund called “Sjóður…
Icelandic Facebook Groups: Kommóða Kalígarís
Icelanders don’t shy away from horror movies and the Facebook group Kommóða Kalígarís contains everything to fulfill anyone’s horror needs,…
Fighting For A Better Welfare State: Kjartan Theódórsson Against The Icelandic Government
For three months Kjartan Theódórsson has been living in a tent at a campground in Hafnarfjörður. A former skipper at…
New In Town: CupCake Café
Only three weeks old, the CupCake Café is a family owned business located at Mýrargata 26. Baker Egill Björgvinsson and…
Hour Of The Wolf: Haunted Nights At Landspítali
Hailing all the way from the Philippines, Ma Janice Ymbong Silao has been in Iceland for seven years now. As…
Time Capsule: Landsbankinn
In 2013, five years after the financial crisis, one of Iceland’s major banks, Landsbankinn, redesigned its headquarters. Currently Landsbankinn holds…
Breaking Boundaries: The Reykjavík International Film Festival holds its 14th edition
This year’s Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) will be held on 28 September, all the way through to 8 October….
CYCLE Festival: Understanding Icelandic Sovereignty
Iceland’s political history is one that is unique and thought provoking. Coming up on 100 years of independence, Iceland’s vivid…
Hour Of The Wolf: Musical Hot Dogs
Life is pretty simple for Skúli Þórðarsson, otherwise known by his musician name, Skúli Mennski (“mennski” just means “human”). Working…
Time Capsule: Höfði
Politicians and ghosts make for a terrifying combination. The Höfði House is Reykjavík’s most famous and haunted residence. Built in…
Missing In Iceland: Casinos
Looking for a casino to spend countless hours playing blackjack in the hope of scoring some big bucks? Well, in…
Where Was It Shot: Cold Water
I feel a sense of national obligation to be somewhat of a Justin Bieber fan, considering the fact that he…
Humans Of Reykjavík: Svarti Álfur
Living in a modern world where social media is rampant, it can be hard to be sure of who you…
Readers Write: Becoming A Grandfather
Dear Grapevine, I am happy to share with my Icelandic friends that I am in the hospital waiting for my…