Author: Stephanie Orford
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All Kinds of Everything
Just take a peek in the windows of Fríða Frænka, the little grey corrugated metal house in downtown Reykjavík, and…
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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…
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Leather Alchemists
“To see something so unattractive as a raw fish skin turn into nice leather—it’s a beautiful process,” Gunnsteinn Björnsson said…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Red Cross Revolution
“I can go crazy over an old coat,” laughs Helga Pálsdóttir. “If they fit and they’re of a nice fabric,…
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Art Love-In
Villa Reykjavík to host galleries from all over EuropeIn July, the art world will come to Reykjavík, and some musicians…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…