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Reykjavík Events: Patriotic Drag Shows, Dream Island Release & Harbinger’s New Exhibit

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Summer has arrived and we are brimming with excitement. Prepare for some of the best weather Reykjavík has seen with…

The Northern Lights Never Leave Reykjavík At Perlan’s Áróra Planetarium

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The Northern Lights are a fickle beast—they’re anything but predictable—but at Perlan’s Áróra planetarium in Reykjavík, you can catch them…

Happening In Reykjavík: Weird Kids Run Amok, Bára’s Party, Dream Island

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As the sun continues to grace our pale, disbelieving faces, there are plenty of events going on to make the…

The Westman Islands: Craft Beer, Fine Food, Volcanoes & Puffin Watching

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The Westman Islands are a mountainous archipelago just south of Iceland’s mainland. The most scenic way to get there is…

The Week In Weather: Summer Around Reykjavík, Winter In The East

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The received wisdom of Icelandic summer weather will continue to be subverted over the next few days, as the South…

Reykjavík Events: Vaka Folk Music, The Colour Run & The Icelandic Tattoo Convention!

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The weather is good. The vibe is chill. Come celebrate with a run, a tattoo, and some great folk music….

Good Weather, Seagulls And Stray Dogs

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So, something strange is happening in Reykjavík. There has been reporting of this strange yellow phenomenon in the sky, and…

Cocktails, Coffee And The Perfect Concert: Hildur’s Perfect Day

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Hildur Kristín Stefánsdóttir, also known as Hildur, is Reykjavík’s resident pop powerhouse. Here’s her perfect day in the city. First…

The Week In Weather: Real, Actual Summer In The West; Rain And Cold In The East

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If you’re staying in the greater Reykjavík area this week, you’re in luck. Meanwhile, in the east, cold and rainy…

Reykjavík Events: Can’t Think Just Feel, lowercase nights & More

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The weather has defied the forecasts and turned out to be warm, mild and sunny. Now that the weekend is…

Sparkling Skaftafell: The Ultimate Glacier Hike In Iceland

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Joining Troll Expeditions For The Ultimate Glacier Hike The sun is shining and the birds are chirping for our fated…

Icelandic Superstitions: The Northern Lights

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Every culture everywhere has superstitions, and Iceland is no exception. There are numerous superstitions in this country; some connected to…

Clouds, Cold And Even Snow In The Cards This Week In Iceland

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You would be forgiven for forgetting this week that it’s summer, as we can expect low temperatures and either partial…

Five Summertime Drinking Holes In Reykjavík

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Who doesn’t like sitting in the warm sun with a cold drink? Agoraphobics, you say? Well, yes, maybe. But for…

Island Life: The Tropical North, Arctic Tern Invasion, Returning Street Cash

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From arctic terns to heartening old ladies, here’s a selection of news from the den of intrigue that is the…

Happening This Week: Lords Of Chaos, BERG Contemporary & More!

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Well, it’s currently raining cats and dogs, but we’re hopeful 15° weather is right around the corner. Live your best…

Farewell! You Black Winter Emperor

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It’s official. Summer is here. Of course, the Icelandic summer is always some kind of a mix of grey skies,…

Kerlingarfjöll: A Stunning Geothermal Hike In The Highlands

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The bus bounces over the bleak highland desert under heavy, spitting clouds, taking a sharp right turn and trundling down…

World’s First Open Sea Beluga Whale Sanctuary To Open In Iceland

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Two beluga whales are set to make a journey from China to Klettsvík bay, in Iceland’s Westman Islands this month….

Saharan Dust Put The Dimmer On Iceland’s “First Day Of Summer”

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If you felt betrayed by reports of sunny skies that were supposed to appear yesterday, don’t blame the weather office;…

The Dust Storm: Wild Winds & ATV Adventures On The South Coast

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We’re approaching Seljalandsfoss when the sky suddenly turns dark. The drive from Reykjavík has been blustery, with violent gusts pushing…