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Over The Black Glacier: Trekking Sólheimajökull
by Charley Ward
Nervously I grip my ice axes tightly, kicking the ice as hard as I can until the spikes on my…
Guerrilla Film-Making
Legendary film-maker Werner Herzog is no stranger to Iceland. Apart from his recent documentary on the island’s geological turmoil, ‘Into…
Ask A Scientist: How Is Volcanic Ash Harmful For Airplanes?
You might remember the infamous Eyjafjallajökull eruption of 2010, bain to newscasters and boon to the Icelandic tourist industry, and…
Another World: The Bizarre, Beautiful Landscapes Of Lake Mývatn
by Charley Ward
It’s raining as myself and my road trip partner set off on our six hour jaunt to Mývatn, in northern…
Into The Smoky Valley: An Autumn Hike To Reykjadalur
by John Rogers
The bus to Hveragerði rumbles to life in Mjódd bus station, gliding out into the sparse mid-afternoon traffic and cruising…
Over Blue Ice: A Day Spent Hiking And Climbing On Sólheimajökull Glacier
by Charley Ward
Gripping my axes tightly, I kick the ice as hard as I can, until the spike on my boot finally…
Ask A Scientist: Why Is Reykjavík So Dusty?
One of the unfortunate features of Reykjavík is that it tends to get pretty dusty, especially in the spring. Air…
The Land Of Fire And Ice: Trekking Up To Landmannalaugar
Steep slopes and rocky paths are some of my biggest fears, only because it’s a recipe for slipping and falling…
Heimaey Town Guide: Fine Dining And A Living Landscape
by John Rogers
Vestmannaeyjar—or the Westman Islands—are one of Iceland’s most dramatic spots. Accessible daily by plane or ferry, this tiny volcanic archipelago…
Buy Shit: Kælan Mikla, Socks, Hákarl, And Nature Condoms
A stuffed puffin won’t impress your friends, will it? No. So ditch the tourist stores and pick up one of…
Island Life
If you’ve driven through east Iceland, you might have noticed that Borgarfjarðarvegur is in terrible shape. And by that we…
Volcanic Apocalypse Now: The Ever Present Risk Of Death
It is the stuff of nightmares—or movies starring Pierce Brosnan and Tommy Lee Jones—but it’s also a reality people living…
Salmon, Sashimi And Skuggi The Dog: A Night On An Island In Iceland
Just an hour’s drive from our beloved capital lies the tiny island Traustholtshólmi, population: 1. As I stand at the…
Get Some Theoretical Summer Sun: A Guide To Parks In Reykjavík
by John Rogers
Wanna crack open a brewski and sit in the sun? Us too. Weather permitting, here are a few green and…
The New South: Midgard, Skyr Mojitos And Everything Volcanic
“Do you trust yourself going on a trip to the South?”, asked Grapevine’s editor-in-chief on the first day of my…
A Captive Of The Mind: Transcending The Barriers Of Language With Eunsan Huh
Young writer and illustrator Eunsan Huh already had several languages under her belt when she became infatuated with the Icelandic…
Things To Do Outside Of Reykjavík: A Highland Trail, Epic Hike & Westfjords Town
by John Rogers and Elías Þórsson
The Highlands are open for the summer once again, so if you want to get away from it all in…
Volcanoes, Glaciers & Other Wonders: The Best Iceland Day Trips
by John Rogers and Hannah Jane Cohen
So, you’ve come to Reykjavík, the elf-infested city of glacial whalesong dreams. Let’s assume you’ve noticed by now that pretty…
Where Was It Shot? Hostel: Part II
It’s rare that a sequel surpasses the original, and ‘Hostel: Part II’, directed by Eli Roth, is not an exception….
Words of Interest: Long Live Icelandic
by Eunsan Huh
Icelandic has been global news as of late, because, like the Icelandic goat, it’s at risk of becoming extinct. The…
Saga Spots: Island of Outlaws
by Eli Petzold
The island of Drangey stands like a naval fortress in the waters of Skagajförður in northern Iceland. Once a maritime…