Author: Nathaniel Flagg
Center Hotel Arnahvoll
Appearances can be deeply deceptive. In the case of the exterior of the recently-opened Arnarhvoll, this is a welcome realisation…
Café Loki
Just opened, Café Loki is a needed addition to Reykjavík’s restaurant scene. Since I got to Reykjavík, I have long…
A Necessary Evil
To a foreigner, the concept of a ‘Sveitaball’ can be confusing. The word “sveit” can be defined as “country” or…
Great Moments in Icelandic History
Bill Clinton eats a hot dog at Bæjarins BestuIt was a bright and sunny day, on August 31, 2004. People…
The Ambassador
When I was packing my bags to come to Iceland, one criterion stood out in particular: “Don’t look like an American…
Blue Lagloop
The waters, rich in algae, silica and sulfur, possess a degree of medicinal properties, and are effective treatments against skin…
Útúrdúr
A new gem has appeared on Njálsgata 14. The new art bookstore and publishing house Útúrdúr continues to attract attention…
June 17
The skyline swelled with inflatable castles and slides, and lines twisted out of hot dog and waffle booths.As a foreigner…
Just the Same Old Rainbow
The first thing I thought walking into the concert was “God, what a lot of people.” Hraun, playing at Rúbin…