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The Encyclopaedia of Icelandic Holidays
Aðfangadagur (Ath-founga-dager) December 24, Aðfangadagur, is the day Icelanders celebrate Christmas (as opposed to December 25 in most countries). The…
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THE GRAPEVINE’S BIG-ASS BAR GUIDE 2015!
Wow, can you believe our bar guide is five years old already? That means, in just 15 years, it will…
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T-Shirts Featuring Our Cover Images? Why Yes!
“WHOA, THOSE COVER IMAGES OF ICONIC REYKJAVÍK BUILDINGS SURE ARE COOL LOOKING. IF SOMEONE WERE TO SLAP THEM ON A…
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The Best Of What We Saw At Iceland Airwaves 2014
Some observations from our teamIceland Airwaves 2014 came and went, and oh what a blast it was (it was. It’s…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2014 (Photo Gallery)
Once a year, we like to take a step back and celebrate our little city. It’s not that Reykjavík is…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2014: Shopping & Commerce
Once a year, we like to take a step back and celebrate our little city. It’s not that Reykjavík is…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2014: Activities & Fun-Times
Once a year, we like to take a step back and celebrate our little city. It’s not that Reykjavík is…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2014: Reykjavík Institutions
Aka ‘The Untouchables’Through compiling our second annual best of list back when, we reached the conclusion that some of these…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2014: Dining & Grubbing
Once a year, we like to take a step back and celebrate our little city. It’s not that Reykjavík is…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2014: Drinking & Nightlife
Once a year, we like to take a step back and celebrate our little city. It’s not that Reykjavík is…
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Best of Reykjavík 2013: Dining and Grubbing
We can hear your stomach grumbling from our third-floor office. Go on, get grubbing! Best Burger: Vitabar Bergflórugata 21 It…
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Best of Reykjavík 2013: Shopping and Commerce
Best Place to Shop for Touristy Stuff: Geysir Skólavörðustígur 16 There are polar bears and puffins in every other store…
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The Best of Reykjavík 2013: Activities and Fun-Times
Best Pool: Laugardalslaug Sundlaugavegur 30 Oh, we know, we know! Everyone has such strong opinions about their local pool and…
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Best of Reykjavík 2013: Drinking and Nightlife
Best Mainstreamer Bar: The English Pub Austurstræti 12 If you’re wondering what we mean by ‘mainstream,’ a lot of us…
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Track Of The Issue: múm, 0,000Orð
Everyone loves their múm. We certainly do. They have remained one of Iceland’s premier bands for well over a decade…
Things They Like About Reykjavík
Sif Arnarsdóttir – Marathon Runner I think I’d have to say Sushi Samba since I’m planning to go there in…
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BEST OF REYKJAVlK IS HERE AGAIN
Our BEST OF REYKJAVÍK LIST is here! Again we’ve spent countless hours compiling the thing [via your suggestions, e-mails, Facebook…
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The Best of Reykjavík 2012: Activities and Fun-Times
Best pool: Laugardalslaug Swimming is a favourite pastime in Iceland. Most towns around the country have a swimming pool and…
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The Best of Reykjavík 2012: Institutions
Through compiling our second annual best of list back when, we reached the conclusion that some of these places are…
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The Best of Reykjavík 2012: Dining and Grub
Best burger: Grillmarket Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar has won this category ever since we started compiling our BEST OF list back in…
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The Best of Reykjavík 2012: Drinking and Nightlife
Best place to drink like a pro: Anywhere on Frakkastígur If your plan is getting shitfaced by yourself and forgetting…
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The Best of Reykjavík 2012: Shopping and Commerce
Best place to shop for touristy stuff: Geysir Downtown Reykjavík is starting to feel like some sort of Disneyland puffin…
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THE BEST OF REYKJAVÍK 2011
Our annual BEST OF REYKJAVÍK LIST, 2K11 EDITION is finally here in all it’s listy listness. For the third year…