The Reykjavík Grapevine


Susanna Lam

  • The 12 People You Meet On Tinder: What To Expect When Swiping In The Capital

    The 12 People You Meet On Tinder: What To Expect When Swiping In The Capital

    “So how does Tender work?” my friend Brynja asked as I nonchalantly went through pictures of random strangers on my phone. “It’s called Tinder—” I barely responded before she dived across the dinner table grabbing my phone from my hands. “I know…

  • Let The Gaymes Begin!

    Let The Gaymes Begin!

    A group of handsome young men gather in the historic city of Rome this week, in the hopes of winning the title of Mr Gay World, an annual beauty pageant for gay rights. The winner of the competition gets to travel all…

  • The Creator Of Hangman’s Darker Relatives

    The Creator Of Hangman’s Darker Relatives

    Hugleikur Dagsson, the controversial cartoonist famous for his satirical comic strips which often depict stick figures in violent situations involving murder, rape, religion, cannibalism, incest and suicide, enjoys huge popularity in Iceland, as well as an international cult following. Apart from his…

  • A Different Kind Of Summer School

    A Different Kind Of Summer School

    It is a beautiful Friday morning in Hljómskálagarðurinn park. The sun shines brightly and the air is crisp. A group of 15 and 16-year-olds gather around different areas of the park, weeding, raking leaves and planting trees. They are participating in Vinnuskólinn,…

  • Best Vintage Stores

    Best Vintage Stores

    Vintage shopping can be one of the most thrilling life experiences for fashion lovers out there. Nothing compares to the joy and excitement of rummaging through a treasure trove of retro sunglasses or the pride and satisfaction of excavating the perfect ‘60s…