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…
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A Necessary Evil
To a foreigner, the concept of a ‘Sveitaball’ can be confusing. The word “sveit” can be defined as “country” or…
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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…
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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…
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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…