Author: The Reykjavík Grapevine
COVID-Cast #17
There was a breakthrough today when the government announced that they are going to ease the restriction because of the…
Grapevine Playlist: Minimalistic Sam Smith, Salóme Katrín & More
Looking for some new tunes? Presenting the legendary Grapevine playlist. Sam Smith- “To Die For (Ólafur Arnalds Remix)” Ólafar Arnalds’…
Abandoned Iceland #1: South Coast
In this episode of COVID-Cast, Hannah Jane visits some of the more popular tourist destinations, which are pretty much empty…
COVID-Cast #15: Drop In New Cases, Cancelled Cruises And Threats Against Health Officials
The numbers of new COVID-19 cases have dropped significantly in Iceland today, but the situation is worsening in the country’s…
COVID-Cast #14: Eleven In Intensive Care, Two More Deaths And The Status Of PPE Supplies
Valur Grettisson and Poppy Askham go over Iceland’s latest COVID-19 news including travel advice, an outbreak of the virus in…
COVID-Cast Episode #13: Ghost Town Reykjavík
On this episode, Valur Grettisson and his new co-host, Pollý, walk through downtown Reykjavík. With the gathering ban and most…
COVID-Cast #12: Infection Slowing Down, Four-Month Old Child Diagnosed & The Situation In The U.S.
In this episode of COVID-Cast, Valur Grettisson and Sam O’Donnell discuss the current number of patients in Iceland, a four-month-old…
COVID-Cast #11: Iceland Breaks 1,000 Cases & Bans Dividends On Companies That Get Bridge Loans
Valur Grettisson and Poppy Askham go over Iceland’s latest COVID-19 news and Poppy talks about the current situation in her…
COVID-Cast #10: Virus Slowing, Blue Lagoon Lay-Offs & Testing Swabs Found
Valur Grettisson and Hannah Jane Cohen go through the latest news about the COVID-19 pandemic in Iceland. Currently, the numbers…
STAYHOME WORLDTOUR 2020: Send Us Your Positive Stories!
Let’s not beat around the bush: This is a difficult time for all of us. Some are dealing with a…
COVID-Cast #9: 800 With The Virus & Massive Cocaine Shortage
Icelanders are now close to 1,000 individuals with COVID-19, and the government is preparing for a back up hospital. Valur…
COVID-Cast #8: First Icelandic Death, Spike In Transmission & Almost 10,000 In Quarantine
In this episode, we discuss the recent spike in COVID-19 transmissions. Iceland is currently headed towards higher numbers than initial…
COVID-Cast #7: 20 Person Gathering Ban, Travel Restrictions & Parliament Infections
The start of a new week in Iceland comes with a whole host of new measures in the fight against…
Covid-Cast #6: First Covid-19 death confirmed and more than 400 with the virus
About 400 people have the Covid-19 virus in Iceland now, the first Covid-19-related death has been confirmed, and a crew…
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2020: Best Place To Buy A Wool Sweater
Consumerism might be destroying the planet, but hey, you can’t walk around naked. While Iceland may not be a worldwide…
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2020: Best Second-Hand Store
Consumerism might be destroying the planet, but hey, you can’t walk around naked. While Iceland may not be a worldwide…
We Need Your Help: The Reykjavík Grapevine High-Five Club
With the current situation surrounding COVID-19, the Grapevine is in a very difficult position. If you’ve enjoyed our content in…
COVID-Cast #5: Numbers Spike & The Controversial Debate About Quarantining Tourists
Valur Grettisson and Hannah Jane Cohen of The Reykjavík Grapevine give you the updates on the status of COVID-19 in…
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2020: Best Fashion Boutique
Consumerism might be destroying the planet, but hey, you can’t walk around naked. While Iceland may not be a worldwide…
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2020: Best Goddamn Store
Consumerism might be destroying the planet, but hey, you can’t walk around naked. While Iceland may not be a worldwide…
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2020: Best Design Store
Consumerism might be destroying the planet, but hey, you can’t walk around naked. While Iceland may not be a worldwide…
COVID-Cast #4: EU Ban, Tourist Death, Social Distancing & More
Valur Grettisson, editor-in-chief, and Hannah Jane Cohen, listings director and culture editor at the Reykjavík Grapevine, discuss the later developments…
COVID-Cast #3: The Schengen lockdown, swimming pools and something about the economy
Valur Grettisson, editor-in-chief, and Andie Sophia Fontaine, news editor at The Reykjavík Grapevine go over the newest developments in the…
Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2020: Best Date Place
LLet’s not beat around the bush: Icelanders love to drink. In fact, there is probably nothing Icelanders like to do…
Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2020: Best Kept Secret
Let’s not beat around the bush: Icelanders love to drink. In fact, there is probably nothing Icelanders like to do…