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Island Life: Wizz Air Woes, E. Coli Scare, Priest Wanted
A Wizz Air flight bound for Keflavík that was grounded in Egilsstaðir due to bad weather offered three options to…
The Bulletproof Guide To Eating Out In Hafnarfjörður
Located just 15 km from downtown Reykjavík, Hafnarfjörður has been a thriving independent entity for a long time, thanks in…
Good Weather Not Needed: Exploring Snæfellsnes In Autumn
Autumn. An elusive season in Iceland, it briefly makes an appearance as the endless summer days draw to a close,…
Perfect Day: Ágúst Bent Jensson
by Ágúst Bent Jensson and Andie Sophia Fontaine
Ágúst Bent Jensson is the singer of rock band Horrible Youth, which just released its first album, ‘Wounds Bleed.’ Here…
Airwaves Debutantes: What’s New And Who’s Who At Airwaves 2019 #3
Airwaves is coming! As per tradition, the Grapevine is here to show you the freshest faces at this year’s iteration….
Storm Warning For All Of South Iceland In Effect For Tomorrow
If you are planning on traveling through South Iceland tomorrow, exercise great caution—or perhaps make other plans. The Icelandic Met…
Storms Across East Iceland Today Through Tomorrow Morning
If you are planning on traveling through eastern Iceland today, be warned—it could be very rough going, and road closures…
Watch Out: Storm Is Coming
by Lea Müller
A storm is expected today at three o’clock in the afternoon in the East and Southeast of Iceland, according to…
Hlynur Pálmason’s ‘A White, White Day’ Heads to the Oscars
It’s official: Hlynur Pálmason’s ‘A White, White Day’ will be Iceland’s contribution to the 2020 Academy Awards. The film, Hlynur’s…
Islands In The Steam: A Trip To Vestmannaeyjar
For most people, Iceland, with its population of only 360,000, fulfils the desire for rural island experiences. But if you’re…
Húsavík Town Guide: Its All About The Views
by Lea Müller
When I first visited Húsavík in 2016 Northern Iceland felt like the edge of the world to me. Coming from…
Extraordinary Aurora Weekend Ahead
by Lea Müller
After a slow start of this autumn’s aurora season, the upcoming weekend is looking good in the forecast. Both Icelandic…
Autumn Will Have To Wait: Up To 18°C Today, Warm In General Through The Weekend
The autumnal equinox may have already come and gone, but apparently no one told Iceland. According to the latest forecast…
Phone Survives Spectacular Fall And A Year Outdoors
by Lea Müller
IPhone owner Haukur Snorrason was surprised to have his device returned this week after he accidentally dropped it from a…
New In Town: FlyOver Iceland
Iceland is a relatively small place, but seeing all its wonders during your week-long vacation might prove a tad difficult….
Medieval Scholars and Hot Tub Enthusiasts
Summer is practically over. That means that the mild weather we’ve had will soon be replaced by cold winds, rain…
Storming In Reykjavik Area Through The Evening
The greater Reykjavík area can expect heavy rainfall through the night tonight, but for the rest of the week, rain…
Two Icelanders On Top 25 Artists Of 21st Century List, One Of Them In Top Spot
Two Icelandic artists not only made the cut in The Guardian’s Best Visual Art Of The 21st Century list; one…
“Jellyfish” Against Plastic Pollution
by Lea Müller
Six Icelandic women swam 34 kilometers across the English Channel, from Dover in England to Cap Gris Nez in France….
Hekla Björt Helgadóttir: Paint The Poem
In one frame, a crescent moon lays on its back. In another, a skeleton thinks. Cut-out words like “hernámi” (occupation)…
Film As Composition: Hlynur Pálmason’s ‘A White, White Day’ Illuminates Love, Loss, Grief & Doubt
‘A White, White Day’ is travelling the world, picking up heat after its premiere at the International Critics Week at…