Author: The Reykjavík Grapevine
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Are You A ‘Blogger’? Do You ‘Blog’? If so, Grapevine wants you. Maybe.
We hear blogging is all the rage these days. We hear blogs can provide the modern individual with a refuge…
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Is Icelandic Media Being Held Hostage By Its Owners?
Everyone knows it. The smallness of Iceland leads to almost everything being contaminated by personal connections and considerations. Of course,…
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Reykjavík Downtown Hostel
The new Reykjavik Downtown Hostel is one of the HI network of hostels in Iceland and one of two hostels…
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Reykjavík Backpackers
Reykjavík Backpackers is a brand new hostel in the heart of Reykjavík City. It´s run by travelers and adventures with…
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Thursday: Airwaves Photos
Photos by: Höskuldur Höskuldsson Photos by: Höskuldur Höskuldsson Photos by: Óskar Hallgrímsson (Skari)
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Wednesday Airwaves Photos
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Win A Date With Frímann Frímannsson!
Y’all know him, y’all love him. Here’s your chance to win a four-day date Reykjavík’s premier scenester, the hipster y’all…
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BC
A not-so-wise man once said football was ‘a game of two halves’. This album is without a doubt an LP…
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The Party on Top Of the World
Brace yourself for the Eve Online Fanfest where Icelandic gaming company CCP opens its doors to hundreds of players and…
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Café Karólína
Café Karólina is a restaurant, café and art gallery in the heart of Akureyri with a young and vibrant atmosphere….
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Gallerí Klaustur
Gallerí Klaustur is the art gallery of the Skriðuklaustur museum. Where: Skriðuklaustri, 701 Egilsstaðir Phone: +354 471 2990 Website: click…
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Hafnarfjörður Theatre
The Hafnarfjörður Theatre Company is an ambitious amateur theatre company, which is famed for its innovative and interesting work. Where:…
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Vitinn
Vitinn is a friendly and initing restaurant that has collected antiques and old agriculture and fishing industry relics. The personnel…
Gerðuberg Cultural Centre
The goal of Gerðuberg, the Reykjavík Cultural Center, is to be informative, educational, entertaining and innovative in all fields of…
GalleríBOX
GalleríBOX in Akureyri presents a wide selection of modern art exhibits and collections. Where: Kaupvangstræti 10, 600 Akureyri Web: www.galleribox.blogspot.com
Dr. Zühlke and Mr. Eldon
The country hi-jinks here are pretty enjoyable when things are at their most energetic, and there really isn’t a single…
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Politics, Culture and Driving in Circles
“People are very private here. You need a local to gain their trust,” Piitaaraq explained in an attempt to quell…
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Cosmic Call
Cold Hands, the track, introduces matters and sounds like Cosmic Call have collectively eaten a bunch of U2 and Kings…
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Árstíðir
Árstíðir bring a bit of a free loving, hair-flowing feel with their début, living up to their reputation as modern-day…
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Radio To The Other Side: In search of the Real McCoy
“What are you smiling about?” asks Kristbjörg, pouring a cup of jasmine tea infused with a few drops of ‘Bliss’…
Dr. Zühlke and Mr. Eldon
Although it occasionally shows I have a feeling I’m going to be in the minority here, but I’m going to…
They Are being watched. And killed
While some whales are being watched by curious admirers in whale watching vessels near Icelandic shores, others are less fortunate….