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Out There On The Ice Of Sólheimajökull
“This tour’s been a bit of a game-changer,” our guide Arnar says from the driver’s seat. “Its popularity has been…
Of Monsters And Men Take Manhattan, The Rest Of The U.S.
Of Monsters and Men are Iceland’s biggest new band in years—and very likely the fastest rising stars of Icelandic music,…
Science Magazine Praises Björk
The Scientific American offered praise for artist Björk Guðmundsdóttir, in particular for her new music video. In the article, appearing…
Former Presidential Candidate Scores With Photography Book
by grapevine
Perennial presidential candidate Ástþór Magnússon has released a photography book that has already attracted international attention for the stunning images…
The Other, Other Red Meat
by Arit John
When I inevitably return back to the States, the first thing my friends and family will ask me about will…
Iceland Top Choice For Travelers
by grapevine
Iceland was voted the favourite European country to visit by readers of the Guardian. The 2012 Travel Awards for readers…
Chariots Of The Suomi – The Siinai Interview
Siinai are definitely a band that you would call wide-screen. From the thick synth drones of opening track “Anthem 1&2” on their…
Drawing On The Walls
by Arit John
Dan Perjovschi presents his satirical cartoons on the walls of the world’s museumsIt was 2007 and Dan Perjovschi had just…
The Revolution Growing On Iceland’s Farms
by Mark O'Brien
Sunday morning, 11:00. Þorvaldseyri farm. Autumn has arrived, but this morning is sunny and unseasonably mild. The waves of a…
Toward An Icelandic Product Design
by Nic Cavell
“If I had to say,” Harpa Þórsdóttir says, “the identity of Icelandic product design is in the materials: fish bone,…
Hekla’s Volcanic Heart Of Darkness
by Eli Petzold
People often set aside the interior of Iceland as “other” from the rest of the country: it’s a barren, uninhabitable…
Poles Apart No Longer
by Mark O'Brien
A new book about the landscape and mythology of Iceland—the first to be published in the Polish language in this…
Erró At 80: Still Not Wearing A Tie
by Mark O'Brien
An entire cast of grotesque, comic figures watches us as we cross the room: exaggerated nudes in mock classical pose;…
So What’s This Earthquake I Keep Hearing About?
An earthquake of the magnitude 4.6 on the Richter scale struck on Thursday August 30th. Its epicentre was near Reykjavík…
News In Brief: Early September
by grapevine
Good news for those who are bound to the bus when it comes to travel: municipal bus service now extends…
Eruption Affected Health Of Icelanders
by grapevine
The April 2010 eruption of Eyjafjallajökull had a negative health effect on those living in south Iceland, new research shows….
Peak Of Snæfellsjökull Melted
by grapevine
The highest peak of the glacial volcano Snæfellsjökull is no longer covered in ice, for the first time in human…
Destination Desolation: Iceland’s Highlands
At just about 17,000 kilometres and 30 hours of flying time from Melbourne, Iceland isn’t the most obvious destination for…
Exploring Infinite Consciousness In Snæfellsnes
by Sarah Pepin
The Icelandic sun warms our cheeks as we arrive at Lýsuhóll farm on the Snæfellsness peninsula. The area is well…
Yes We Can: Five Fancy Pools For Your Pickin’!
“One of this country’s best redeeming qualities are the pools of hot water found sprinkled all over it. Those pools…
The Best of Reykjavík 2012: Shopping and Commerce
Best place to shop for touristy stuff: Geysir Downtown Reykjavík is starting to feel like some sort of Disneyland puffin…