Author: Steinunn Jakobsdóttir
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The Motion Boys Fear For Their Success
How did it all start? Árni: We started working together about a year ago. Biggi asked me to help arrange…
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Morr Music: One Big Happy Family
The Berlin based independent music label, Morr Music, known for its quality electronic and dreamy indiepop releases is highly influential…
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First Vegetarian
The restaurant Á næstu grösum, located on the corner of Laugavegur and Klapparstígur, is popular with locals who want healthy…
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A Cross Between Power and Vulnerability
New York artist Spencer Tunick is an internationally acclaimed photographer and performance artist, renowned for his abstract creations featuring groups…
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Asía
Opening its doors in 1989, Asía is among the oldest Asian restaurants in the city. Specializing in the Chinese cuisine…
Vegamót
Dining at Vegamót is in my view never a disappointing experience. The exceptionally large, varied and reasonably priced menu –…
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International Music Festival in Akureyri
Organised for the second time, this year’s Akureyri International Music Festival (AIM) will take place at various venues in the…
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Expanding the Documentary Culture
Reykjavík Documentary Workshop is a newly founded independent documentary association with the goal of spreading the culture of documentary filmmaking…
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A Thrill Like No Other
On a sunny Friday afternoon in May, the Grapevine staff parked in front of a small hut by the roots…
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An Ample Dose of Happiness
After squeezing through an almost impenitrable crowd (receiving pokes and evil eyes as a reward for my aggression) I finally…
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A Day Trip to the South Coast: Seljalandsfoss
When driving along the south coast of the country, admirable sights that will fill your camera’s memory card pretty quickly…
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A Day Trip to the South Coast: Skógar
If you continue driving east along the ring road, you will soon notice another one of Iceland’s remarkable waterfalls, Skógarfoss,…
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A Day Trip to the South Coast: Dyrhólaey and Vík í Mýrdal
Dyrhólaey, a long preserved promontory stretching from the coast and out into the ocean, is the southernmost part of Iceland….
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A Day Trip to the South Coast: Mt. Hekla
On the way back to the capital a short detour up to Mt. Hekla comes highly recommended. This dignified and…
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Vesturport: “A Bunch of Divas”
Since it was founded in 2001, Reykjavík-based independent theatre company Vesturport has been known for being innovative, unrestrained and provocative,…
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Barinn
The vibrant three-floor bar, somewhat confusingly named Barinn (The Bar), located on the corner of Laugavegur and Klapparstígur is one…
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Ostabúðin
Ostabúðin (The Cheese Store) on Skólavörðustígur is among the most beloved gourmet stores in the city and its popularity is…
A Day Trip to Borgarfjörður: Borg á Mýrum
The west coast of Iceland is rich with history and interesting sights to explore. The area isn’t only known for…
A Day Trip to Borgarfjörður: Barnafoss and Hraunfossar
Only a few minutes by car east of Reykholt are two of the country’s more spectacular waterfalls, Barnafoss (Children’s Waterfall)…
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The Arty East
“By organising a unique international film and video festival here in Egilsstaðir, we are trying to get rid of the…
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Tapas barinn
Dining at a fine Tapas restaurant is always a flavourful fiesta for the mouth and the deservedly popular Tapas Barinn…
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HabiBi
When it comes to fast-food, the Grapevine staff has dined at almost every single joint located in the city centre…
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Reykjavík Pizza Company
At the top of Laugavegur is the pizza fan’s favourite, Reykjavík Pizza Company. Established by the same owners as Eldsmiðjan…
A Day Trip to Borgarfjörður: Borgarnes
The small town Borgarnes is located at the shore of Borgarfjörður and is the service and trade centre for the…
A Day Trip to Borgarfjörður: Reykholt
No traveller interested in the country’s history should ignore a trip to Reykholt, a parsonage in Reykholtsdalur valley that has…