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Perfect days and various other guides to doing things in and around Reykjavík
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Óskar Þór’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Oskar Þór is a sound engineer and a face-around-town, often seen playing an eclectic mash-up of music under the name DJ Z. Here, he tells us how he’d spend a perfect day in Reykjavík. First thing in the morning: There is no…
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The New Hverfisgata: Reykjavík’s Second Street Reinvents Itself
Hverfisgata, the street that runs parallel to the main strip of Laugavegur, used to be considered the “Reykjavík ghetto,” but has recently been smartened up, with new shops and restaurants springing up on a regular basis. Here’s a guide to the places…
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Ása Dyradóttir’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Ása Dyradóttir is a musician who just moved from Reykjavík to London. Her band MAMMÚT are currently preparing to release their fourth LP, ‘Kinder Versions’, on June 23. “I’m currently in Reykjavik for a week before a US tour,” said Ása, “then…
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SiGRÚN’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Sigrún Jónsdóttir is a musician and composer. After touring the world in the bands of Björk, Sigur rós and Florence and the Machine, last year she released two EPs that she’s since performed live at festivals such as Sónar Reykjavík and Iceland…
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Best Of Reykjavík: Concert Venues
Reykjavík’s gig circuit has changed fast in recent years, with city-centre favourites like Faktóry and NASA being shuttered by property developers. But the music scene thrives regardless, and there are still a variety of venues to catch a show, each filling a…
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City Guide: How To Soup In Reykjavík
Winter, as the white walkers and weathermen tell us, is here. But don’t worry—if you find yourself in a snowstorm, just go for some soup. Steaming, hot, delicious soup. We at Grapevine—we love soup. Here’s our guide. To soup. Laundromat is a…
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Margrét Bjarnadóttir’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Margrét Bjarnadóttir is a choreographer and visual artist. She recently wowed the audience at Reykjavík City Theatre with her choreographed piece “No Tomorrow,” a collaboration with artist Ragnar Kjartansson which presents a group of girls dancing ethereally whilst playing guitar. Get to…
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Anna Ásthildur’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Anna Ásthildur is a music professional, currently based in Berlin. “I work at Iceland Music Export marketing Icelandic music abroad, and at Ja Ja Ja Berlin showcasing new Nordic music,” she says, “and as a DJ called Sandra Bollocks, promoting myself, Sandra…
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Get Lovey-Dovey: A Guide To Reykjavík’s Best Date Spots
Anniversary in Reykjavík? Wedding? Or did you just meet a special someone at Kaffibarinn last night? If you’re looking for a place to really wow your crush/spouse/significant other, here are our picks. Go to the pool A jaunt to the pool might…
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Life In The Bus Lane: A Guide To Bussing Around Reykjavík
When you’re visiting a foreign city, public transport can be a bit intimidating. Here in Reykjavík, however, getting the hang of it is pretty easy. There are no tube lines to get tangled up in, no metro, no Ubers, and no tram…
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Winter Activities Guide: Don’t Fear The Snow
During the first months of a year, Reykjavik and its surrounding lava fields are covered in snow, creating a winter wonderland that’s ripe with opportunities to beat the post-Christmas blues. It’s the time to use the short days to get outdoors, warm…
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Get Outta Town: A Guide To Dining Outside Of Reykjavík
It used to be the case that good restaurants, after leaving the confines of Reykjavík, were pretty slim pickings. These days, fancy restaurants are springing up all over the country. With that in mind, here’s a handy guide to a few eateries…
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Eating Ice: Why On Earth Do Icelanders Love An Al-Fresco Winter Cone?
Visitors to Iceland often remark on how, throughout Iceland’s frozen winter season, they’ll often see clusters of locals standing in the street outside ice cream parlours in their parkas, hats and gloves, slurping down a cone or diving into a dish. “Why,”…
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Stay Classy: Where To Find Reykjavík’s Best Cocktails
Just a few years ago, drinking culture in Reykjavík was a lot more bleak than it is today. Asking for a cocktail in a regular downtown drinking hole would most probably result in a spirit and mixer, with a slice of lime…
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Thrift Core: Where To Pick Up A Bargain In Reykjavík
It’s no secret that Iceland is expensive, especially for clothing and other knickknacks. Going the thrift store route can be an attractive option for souvenirs and gifts. Not only will you get something that’s one-of-a-kind for yourself or your loved ones, but…
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Perfect Day: Árni Kristjánsson
In this new series, we pick out some interesting faces from the local scene to find out their favourite spots in Reykjavík, and what they get up to on a perfect day. This time, it’s the turn of DJ, musician, music nerd…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2016: An Antiquarian Book Lover’s Guide To Reykjavík
Reykjavík is a relatively small city, but even so, sometimes you need a bit of local advice to find what you’re looking for, whether it’s a good people-watching spot, somewhere to see some contemporary art, or the best place to catch an…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2016: A Guide To Reykjavík’s Tea Houses
Reykjavík is a relatively small city, but even so, sometimes you need a bit of local advice to find what you’re looking for, whether it’s a good people-watching spot, somewhere to see some contemporary art, or the best place to catch an…