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The Icelandic Roundup: Home-Grown Icelandic Nepotism
What’s as Icelandic as volcanoes, hot springs and liquorice? Nepotism! Reykjavík Grapevine journalists Josie Anne and Valur discuss how Icelandic…
Well, You Asked: Weather Or Not, There Will Be A Volcano
All questions are stupid if you ask us. I’m coming to Iceland at the end of September, how will the…
Ask An Expert: Why Are Icelandic Houses So Colourful?
If you’ve ever walked down Hverfisgata, or any street in Iceland for that matter, you’ve probably noticed a wide range…
Rainbow Clouds Inspired By Iceland
Ceramic artist Anna Wallenius on her love for pastels and clouds “I’ve never seen such fluffy clouds before,” says Anna…
The Summer Was Historically Cold, Met Office Says
The summer of 2022 has broken low temperature records, says a recent report by the Icelandic Met Office. Compared to…
Helping People Who Can’t Help Themselves: The Volunteers Keeping Iceland Safe
In a second-floor room in a nondescript industrial building by Grindavík’s harbour—notable only for a handful of red and neon…
The Warmest Summer Temperature Measured Near Húsavík
On August 30, the temperature on the Tjörnes peninsula near Húsavík reached 25 degrees Celsius. This is the highest temperature…
The Icelandic Roundup: Björk Criticises The Prime Minister
World-famous singer and artist, Björk Guðmundsdóttir, heavily criticised the Icelandic prime minister, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, in a recent interview with The…
Residents Of Akureyri Order Dinner From Reykjavík
Residents of Akureyri have been ordering a delivery from a restaurant in Reykjavík, reports Vísir. It all started when a…
Grapevine New Music Picks: Laufey, Jónsi, Karen Ósk, & Jelena Ćirić
It’s a sunny Friday in Reykjavík, which means it’s time to put your headphones in, put on your sunglasses, and…
The Icelandic Roundup: The Volcano Is Dead!
She dead! On this week’s episode of the podcast, culture editor Josie Anne and writer Emma Ledbetter discuss the sad…
Number Of Birdwatchers Growing In Northeast Iceland
The number of birdwatching tourists in Iceland is increasing as more shelters are established. Five high-quality birdwatching shelters have already…
Daily Volcano Briefing: Eruption Trails Reopen, Hiking With Dogs
The Meradalir eruption trails, which were closed yesterday due to a yellow weather warning, reopened to visitors this morning, reports…
Daily Volcano Briefing: Eruption Closed Today Due To Yellow Weather Warning
Authorities have closed the trails to the Meradalir eruption today because of a yellow weather warning for high winds. This…
The Icelandic Roundup: Singer/Songwriter Laufey
On this issue of the podcast, Josie Anne and Valur are joined by Icelandic singer and songwriter Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir….
PHOTO GALLERY: Tourists Return As Lava Begins To Fill Valley
The eruption trail was closed for three days due to bad weather, and when it finally reopened Wednesday morning, tourists…
Thousands Of Tourists Visit Expanding Lava Field After Reopening
The eruption trail at Meradalir reopened yesterday morning after several days of weather closures, drawing thousands of onlookers to the…
Norðanpaunk Strives To Change Festival Scene With Harm Reduction, DIY Culture
Once a year, Iceland’s punk music community gathers in the tiny roadside hamlet of Laugarbakki for Norðanpaunk, a music festival…
Eruption Trail Reopens But Children Under 12 Are Banned
The eruption trails to Meradalir have reopened after several days of weather closures. However, the police in Suðurnes have forbidden…
The Icelandic Roundup: Vilhjálmur Hjálmarsson, Chair Of The ADHD Association
On this issue of the podcast, Josie Anne and Valur are joined by Vilhjálmur Hjálmarsson, the Chair of ADHD Samtökin,…
Spot The Sunset! Some Of Our Favourite Sunset Views
Grapevine’s guide on where to catch the midnight sun Sunsets in Reykjavík offer something otherworldly to the beholder, whether you’re…