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The Indefensible Defence Of An Obsolete Industry
Examining the past, present and still uncertain future of whaling in Iceland “It’s been a crazy day,” Valgerður Árnadóttir says,…
Grapevine Events: Octoberfest, Midgard & More
September started off with a bang this year, as we were treated to our first yellow-level storm in many months…
Wake up, Reykjavik!
The dining slumber that afflicts the hospitality industry has got to shake loose “Ostpaj med murklor” is scribbled on the…
Whaling Protests Ceased
Elissa Bijou and Anahita Babaei, the two protesters who chained themselves to whaling ships in the Reykjavík harbour, have ceased…
Two Protesters Chained To Whaling Ships
On the morning of September 4, protesters Elissa Bijou and Anahita Babaei climbed onboard two whaling ships docked in the…
Rock, Rust And Road Trip Dust
Taking a long awaited trip up West “We’ll have to drive around a lot of fjords.” “Yup.” “That’s going to…
Whaling Ban Ended With Concession
The moratorium on whaling, enacted by Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Svandís Svavarsdóttir on June 20, has been lifted….
Rediscovering One’s Roots
The Vaka Folk Music Festival celebrates Icelandic tradition Iceland’s musical exports tend to generate buzz. Since the advent of the…
Everybody In The Pool!
RIFF turns 20 with the world’s biggest* swim-in cinema Anyone familiar with the Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) knows that…
Reaching The Sky
by Jóhannes Bjarkason and Jón Trausti Sigurðarson
A how-to guide to hikes around Reykjavík A hike is nothing more than a walk on a mountain. Sure, you’ll…
Grapevine Events: Culture Night, Swim-in Cinema & So Much More
Can you believe what date it is? How are we already more than halfway through 2023? It seems like yesterday…
Tacos Served With A Side Of Jazz
Tacoson’s simple menu brings big flavour Situated on the docks of Reykjavík harbour is Tacoson – a food truck overlooking a…
The Eighth Gate Of Hell
Norðanpaunk, Iceland’s biggest DIY festival in the world One does not simply go to Norðanpaunk. Firstly, because it is held…
Treading Lightly Around Iceland
How to travel without a massive impact Is any travel technically eco-friendly? Nearly every aspect of our daily lives has…
Grapevine New Music Picks: Pálmi Gunnarsson, Ultraflex, Daniil & More
Is it the long weekend yet? Almost! Tomorrow kicks off Merchant’s Day weekend (Verslunamannahelgi) and we’ve got some fresh new…
Grapevine Events: A Run-Down Of Merchant’s Day Weekend & RVK Pride
After months of being starved for a good long holiday since the Extended Easter Remix holidays ended, we’re finally heading…
A Pilgrimage To The Hornstrandir Film Festival
Iceland’s last wilderness as the ultimate movie theatre “Is this a film festival?” Someone opens the door of a cooking…
The Long Walk To Hjalteyri
Being creative while reducing consumption In Hjalteyri is an old herring processing plant. Touted as the best in class during…
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Silly Clown
Myth busted: not all of them are creepy It’s not difficult to spot Bryndísa Jara Þorsteinsdóttir, known as Bryn Bryn,…
To Hollywood And Beyond
With Truenorth Talent, Tania Zarak Quintana is expanding opportunities for Iceland’s creative powerhouse We meet Tania Zarak Quintana, VP of…
It’s Getting Hot In Here
The news making headlines in Reykjavík these days There’s no dancing around the biggest news in Iceland these days: a…