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“Football In Its Purest Form”: An English Perspective On Iceland’s #EuroSaga
Following the conclusion of the group stages, it would be fair to say that Euro 2016 has been something of…
Hekla May Be Ready To Erupt
New measurements of the famous south Iceland volcano indicate that it may be ready to erupt, and its internal pressures…
PHOTOS: 12 Hours In Snæfellsnes
Less than two hours drive from Reykjavik lies the Snæfellsnes peninsula, sometimes known as “Iceland in miniature,” such is the…
Discovering Þríhnúkagígur: Árni B. Stefánsson’s Descent Into A Volcano
by John Rogers
During our recent visit to the Þríhnúkagígur volcano, the magma chamber was a hive of activity, with workmen busily preparing…
Happening This Weekend: TAKTFAKT Pre-Party and After-Party
by Kelley Rees
Can’t afford the steep price tag that accompanies the TAKTFAKT Festival? No worries, we’ve got you covered. The pre- and…
Sour Grapes & Stuff
by You Guys! and Andie Sophia Fontaine
Dear Grapevine, Does anyone know who these children [in the above photo] are? Who they became? What happens when “the…
Swallowed Whole: Into The Volcano
by John Rogers
It’s easy to forget, basking in the tropical sun of a 9˚C summer morning in Reykjavík, that just outside the…
Seismic Activity Around Bárðarbunga
The largest tremours since the eruption ended have been recorded around the Bárðarbunga volcano. RÚV reports that quakes measuring up…
Harnessing Volcanoes in Iceland
by Ari Trausti Guðmundsson and Andie Sophia Fontaine
Over and over again, news reports highlight the possibility of an undersea cable, connecting Icelandic power plants to the UK…
Party Time! Our Guide To Iceland’s Summer Festivals
Summer is here, and with it comes festival season. So pack your tent, suncream and your poison of choice: here’s…
On The Road: The Westman Islands
by John Rogers
As you drive the southern Ring Road, you’ll notice out some intriguing rock formations out to sea. Some are just…
#GVPics Is Here: This Week’s Winner
Today is the second day of Whitsun in Iceland. Icelanders are sleeping in on this on-workday and the city is…
More Holuhraun Invaders Charged
Three more people now face charges for defying police boundaries blocking public access to the Holuhraun eruption in 2014. Vísir…
Hekla: The Medieval Gate To Hell
by Ari Trausti Guðmundsson and Andie Sophia Fontaine
Elevation: 1491 m Ascent time: 3.5-5.0 hrs Length: 7-8 km Map: 57 Elevation gain: 1040 m Iceland’s best-known volcano Hekla…
A Feast For All The Senses In Stykkishólmur
by John Rogers
“Are you kidding?” laughs the grizzled old bus driver. “I’ll never get to Ártun by 8:51. Maybe if this was…
Glaciers Melting At Alarming Rate
Iceland’s glaciers have retreated by 500 square kilometres since the turn of the century, and are continuing to melt. RÚV…
The Cold Creeps In
by Ari Trausti Guðmundsson and Andie Sophia Fontaine
When it finally set in last November, Iceland was seemingly headed for another severe winter in comparison to the years…
SAFETY UNLEASHED: An Idiot’s Guide To Avoiding Accidents, Mishaps, And Certain Death In Iceland
by Ciarán Daly
Iceland may be one of the safest countries in the world, but it is definitely not a safe island. Since…
People of Stykkishólmur
by John Rogers
On our recent trip to the picturesque fishing town of Stykkishólmur on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, we met plenty of interesting…
Iceland For Everyone
by Bradley Turner and Andie Sophia Fontaine
For the first time in history the wonders of Iceland are on global display. Tourism has taken top spot for…
President Praises Pirate Party, Jungle Bars For Icelandic Innovation
by John Rogers
At a DesignMarch event held at the Presidential residence of Bessastaðir last weekend, the President addressed a throng of local…