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Last Words: Eat, Pray, Love Hot Dogs
“Happy birthday hot dogs,” I whisper with closed eyes, standing in the cooler in Bónus. I’ve just noticed that the manufacturer is celebrating its 110th anniversary and impulsively I have to convey my gratitude. My love for hot dogs isn’t just because…
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Surviving Reykjavík In Between Selfies
“Am I culturally appropriating if I buy this Viking helmet?” you ask your spouse in the most authentic Puffin store on Laugavegur. “Not unless Wagner lives here, just look around—the only way we could appropriate Icelandic culture is to not dress according…
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PHOTOS: Snowmobiling On Langjökull
Take a sneak peek at our snowmobiling trip on Langjökull last weekend. Former Intern-Hannah, now known as Freelance-Hannah Jane Cohen has the full story coming soon! [acf field=”booking_shortcode”]
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IN PICTURES: Sykur & The Mystical Crowd At Airwaves Day Two
Our photographer Art Bicnick continues frantically capturing through the magical medium that is photography. Without further ado, we present to you: Art Bicnick’s Fresh Shots From Airwaves Thursday! Check it out!
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IN PICTURES: First Day Of Airwaves
One of our photographers, Art Bicnick, got really busy last night. In all, he shot six venues and fourteen gigs. Seeing is believing!
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Legendary Hotdog Stand Bæjarins Beztu Forced To Move
The latest casualty of the hotel construction boom is famous hotdog stand Bæjarins Beztu, as the restaurant has been forced to move 4 metres to the west of its former location. To demonstrate the severity of the move, Grapevine’s graphics department made…
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Czech It Out: Iceland Wins At Football!
Iceland sits at the top of group A in the qualifying competition for UEFA Euro 2016 after a thrilling 2 – 1 win against The Czech Republic in Reykjavík tonight. After six games Iceland has 15 points and The Czech Republic is…
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Every Icelandic Hotdog Condiment Combination, Rated — Part 2; With Analysis!
Welcome back. If you are just joining us on this treatise on taste, read the first part of our review of all 32 possible hotdog condiment combinations. This second part has been long in the making, mostly because we had to run…
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Progressive MP Projectile Vomited At The Pentagon, Plot Thickens
The curious case of the projectile vomiting MP continues to develop, with conflicting stories of his health coming from fellow MPs. According to Progressive Party whip Þórunn Egilsdóttir he’s seriously ill and on strong medication, although Pirate Party MP Birgitta Jónsdóttir said…
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Vet Strike Getting Serious: KFC To Close Due To Chicken Shortage
KFC estimates that they have just enough chicken to stay open through the weekend due to the nationwide shortage, mbl reports. The ongoing veterinarian strike is causing widespread chicken shortages, with almost no fresh chicken being available at this point and frozen chicken selling out…
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Guy Cleans Seljavallalaug For Hits And Clicks?
An Icelandic man got fed up with how dirty Seljavallalaug has become and cleaned it, whilst taping himself. The pool has been receiving rather negative reviews on Tripadvisor for its filthiness. In fact, when Grapevine reviewed it this winter the changing rooms had “used nappies and…
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Landslide Wrecks Dyrhólaey Trail
The trail leading to Dyrahólaey was wrecked yesterday after a landslide, according to Vísir. Dyrhólaey lies just off the coast of Reynisfjara near Vík í Mýrdal, a popular tourist attraction. “I would guess that a couple of hundred cubic metres fell down,”…
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Every Icelandic Hotdog Condiment Combination, Rated — Part 1
You asked for it. We did it. We’ve all been there: standing in front of Bæjarins Beztu with our gaping mouths salivating onto the hotdog rack. SO MANY CHOICES. There are, in fact, 32 choices. That’s right, 32 possible hotdog condiment combinations. Where…
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Danes Continue To Exploit Iceland, Now Selling Skyr In The UK
Danish milk producer Arla has begun selling skyr in the UK, the dairy product’s Icelandic origin being a point of emphasis in the marketing campaign. “So what is it that gives the Icelandic people their stamina? Well…we couldn’t possibly say it’s down to…
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PHOTOS: Iceland Celebrates 4/20 In Front Of Parliament
The fifth annual 4/20 cannabis celebration-slash legalization demonstration commenced in front of Alþingi at Austurvöllur square today at, um, 16:20. An estimated group of 150 gathered to smoke joints, rip bongs and hit pipes while a group of police officers stood by…
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Pirate Party MP: If I Become The Interior Minister, Edward Snowden Gets Citizenship
Current leader of the Pirate Party, Birgitta Jónsdóttir, is going to keep on pushing for citizenship for famous whistleblower Edward Snowden, according to a recent Forbes interview. She also argues that making Snowden an Icelander would be better for the United States…
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Police: Easter Bunny Killed?
In a bizarre reaction to the death of three rabbits, the Reykjavík Metropolitan Police ponder if the Easter bunny was run over last night in Breiðholt, according to RÚV. Three rabbits were the victims of a hit and run in Breiðholt, and…
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EVE Fan Fest: THE FIRST EVER VIRTUAL REALITY TOURNAMENT
The audience stands behind a fence. The event is streaming live on Twitch. The three live commentators make awkward jokes as 19 year-old women line up behind each chair on stage. They’re done up with face paint and back-combed up-dos. They are…
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Pirate Party Largest Political Party In Iceland
The Pirate Party is now the largest political party in Iceland, according to a new survey by MMR. Support for the Pirate Party measured at 23.4%, marking significant growth since the party received 5.1% of the vote in the 2013 elections. Pirate Party MP…
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We Finally Found An Icelandic Musician The Lads Like!
A two year old Icelandic boy is straddling the internet like a colossus with a cover of Ed Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud. A video of the performance was shared by The LAD Bible on Facebook and has gathered 13 million views in…
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In Pictures: 7,000 Protest Breaking EU Talks
About 7,000 Icelanders protested in front of parliament today, objecting to Foreign Minister Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson declaring European Union accession talks over without putting the matter up for parliamentary vote. We were there and snapped some photos, in case you wanted to…
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Drone Porn: Top 10 Waterfalls Of Iceland
Have you ever looked at a waterfall in Iceland and thought I wonder how this would look like if I was a miniature helicopter? Well today is your lucky day because Youtube user Hailey Keen used a drone to capture some of…
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Icelanders Really Jailed Some Bankers Today
The former CEO of Kaupþing, former chairman of the board of Kaupþing, former CEO of Kaupþing Luxembourg and former owner of 10% of Kaupþing all got sentenced to prison today by the supreme court of Iceland, reports Kjarninn. Former CEO Hreiðar Már…

