Author: Stephanie Orford
All Kinds of Everything
Just take a peek in the windows of Fríða Frænka, the little grey corrugated metal house in downtown Reykjavík, and…
Book Review: 25 Beautiful Walks Walking Trails of the Greater Reykjavik Area
With author Reynir Ingibjartsson’s interest in his subject and sense of humour coming through every entry, 25 Beautiful Walks is…
Leather Alchemists
“To see something so unattractive as a raw fish skin turn into nice leather—it’s a beautiful process,” Gunnsteinn Björnsson said…
Your Style Salvation
If you’re still shopping-hungry after Laugavegur and you want a real taste of Reykjavík fashion, head to the wrong side…
Swimming Pools In Iceland: The Formula For Water
Iceland is “all about the water” my mum said when she came to visit. She was referring to the dual…
Tourists On The Street
by Stephanie Orford and Alexandra Young
We stopped to interview some lucky tourists on the street to see why they chose to visit Iceland. The following…
Westman Islands: More Like ‘Best Man Islands’
Three weeks ago on the Westman Islands there was one day when Eyjafjallajökull’s ash fell so thick that everything outdoors…
Red Cross Revolution
“I can go crazy over an old coat,” laughs Helga Pálsdóttir. “If they fit and they’re of a nice fabric,…
Art Love-In
Villa Reykjavík to host galleries from all over EuropeIn July, the art world will come to Reykjavík, and some musicians…
Grapevine Takes A Tour On Icelandic Horseback
You’d think from the looks of these dwarfen beasts that they’d be meek and mild, happy to carry a hobbit…
The Moonshine Salesgirl Next Door
If you’re like me, the stereotype that comes to mind when you think of a moonshine seller is a red-faced…
Góði Hirðirinn: Treasure From Trash
A fluorescent-lit warehouse with an ambiance to match, Góði Hirðirinn is an almost-free-for-all of junk. It’s not that the goods…
Iceland Could Become Safe Haven for Journalists Worldwide
Iceland’s economic crash could have some positive consequences for journalists worldwide. The Icelandic Modern Media Initiative legislation was proposed late…