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The Invisible Canyon : A Hike In The Windblown Outback Of Landmannahellir
For many Icelanders, the summer isn’t complete without a visit to the vast, desolate heart of Iceland—The Highlands. This region…
What Are Icelanders Talking About?: The Latest Flare-Ups From Social Media
As we teeter on the crest of the tourism wave, all eyes are on Iceland’s two major airlines, WOW Air…
Paradise Is Now: An Afternoon With Paradís Sessions On Viðey
Rain showers hit the car windows as James Cox, the head of Paradís Sessions, picks me up around noon. A…
Warm Front Heading To Iceland Today
A warm front just west of Iceland will likely reach our fair shores today. Temperatures will rise, but it will…
Into The Highlands: A Five Day Trek Into Iceland’s Wild Interior Desert
by John Rogers
Note: Driving in Highlands requires advance research on everything from suitable car types to weather, road conditions, prohibited practises, and…
Journey To The Centre of The Earth: A Magical Day in Snæfellsnes Peninsula
by Juliana Iluminata Wilczynski
Unlike literally every day this entire summer, the morning of our journey to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula with BusTravelIceland was warm…
The Hanging Fall: A Summer Hike To Hengifoss
by John Rogers
The Hengifoss waterfall appears suddenly across lake Lagarfljot, like a sharp white scratch against the dark cliffs. It turns out…
Travelling Through The Westfjords: A Dialogue On Icelandic Tourism
Travelling through the Westfjords in late August is like travelling back in time—only very few tourists visit the rugged landscapes,…
What Have We Won?: The Wedding Planner (Iceland Edition)
Wedding planning may not require burpees, but it certainly involves sweat, tears and potentially even blood—especially if you have a…
Farewell, Icelandic Summer: Cooling Temperatures And More Rain Forecast
Better enjoy this sunny day now, because it may be the last one you see for a while. Icelandic summer…
Museums in Strange Places #18: A Visit to Sagnheimar
Hey there. I’m Hannah. I’m an American museum professional and Fulbright Fellow living in Reykjavík, and I’m the host of…
Well, You Asked: Drive Yourself To The Brink Of Despair
Stuck in a tricky situation? Don’t worry, Grapevine’s advice column is here to help you. How does one get in…
Word of the Issue: Bongóblíða
One of the most-used words in Icelandic to describe really good weather is ‘Bongóblíða.’ The origin of the word is…
Many One-Lane Bridges In Iceland Fall Short On Safety & Weight Tolerance
There are still many one-lane bridges in Iceland that do not meet established requirements for safety and weight tolerance. There…
The Nosedive: Two Icelandic Airlines Report Losses
After years of strong growth and profitability, the slowdown in the growth of the tourist industry appears to be hitting…
Island Life: Exporting Hay, Glacial Floods, And Happy Campers (Or Lack Of)
Farmers in northeast Iceland were delighted to learn that they can export hay to Norway. The northeast has had a…
SOE Kitchen: Ólafur Elíasson and Victoria Elíasdóttir Fuse Dining With Art
by Rex Beckett
Soft grey light pours in through the high rectangular windows of The Marshall House from the overcast eastern sky. The…
Cartoons: Climate Struggles With Elín & Lóa
Comic masterminds Lóa and Elín got you covered, even in times of climate apocalypses or just regular Icelandic weather. Lóa:…
‘Earth Homing’ Exhibition Asks: Are Turf Houses Part Of A Sustainable Future?
At the edge of Reykjavik, something is missing. The drive out to the tip the peninsula on which the city…
Chilli, Curiosities & Comedy: Kimi Tayler’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
When she’s not paper machéing or riding around Reykjavík on her tricked-out bicycle, comedian, visual artist and self proclaimed ‘Aspiring…
South Iceland Flooding Continues, Part Of Route 1 Closed
Flooding is still pretty severe in south Iceland, and part of Route 1 is closed. Travelers are advised to exercise…