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The Icelandic Opioid Crisis: Iceland Approaching U.S. Numbers In Drug-Related Deaths
by Noemi Ehrat
In the first half of 2018, 29 recorded deaths in Iceland were likely to be related to drug overdoses. This…
PHOTOS: Detox, Heklina, Drag-súgur & More Bringing You PRIDE
On August 7th, Reykjavík Pride teamed up with Drag-súgur for a drag extravaganza the likes of which has never been seen…
Thinking Beyond The Next Night: Reykjavík Tackles The Challenge Of Homelessness
by Noemi Ehrat
A difficult housing situation has led to a reported increase from 179 homeless people in Reykjavík in 2012, to 349…
40% Of Drunk Drivers Foreign
Out of the 1,300 drivers suspected of drunk driving by the police this year, around 40% of them were of…
Making Of An Artist: Achromatopsia & The Man On The Moon With Árni Vilhjálmsson
Árni Vilhjálmsson is an established artist, musician and actor in Iceland. He was a member of the legendary electro party-band…
The First Ladies Of Beer: Lady Brewery’s Craft Beers Turn Heads In The Male-Dominated Scene
by John Rogers
In September of last year, Ragnheiður “Raxel” Axel and Þórey Björk Halldórsdóttir—a food industry worker and a designer, respectively—started a…
Great Moments In Icelandic Cuisine: Maltextrakt
There are few beverages as iconic to Icelandic culture as Maltextrakt. The closest available comparison is the Russian drink kvass,…
What Are Icelanders Talking About?
We are often lectured about how tourism is good for the Icelandic economy. The lectures are necessary, because, unless you…
How Not To Die In Iceland, Part 2: On The Road
When we last spoke with Dr. Kunz, he discussed with us many of the various and sundry ways that people…
Well, You Asked… A World Cup Advice Special
With the world’s attention focussed on Iceland like a more friendly version of the Eye of Sauron, we’ve been fielding…
Alice in Beerland: An Adventure At The Icelandic Beer Baths
When word got out that a new beer spa had opened in the North of Iceland, people had very strong…
Rate Of Suicide In Iceland 16 Times Higher Amongst Men
The Icelandic Directorate of Health has recently issued a new report analysing the rate of suicide across the entire country in 2017,…
Icelandic Banker Drinks Too Much, Talks Smack, Then Resigns
One of Arion Bank’s board members has opted to resign from his position in the wake of drinking too much…
Best Of Reykjavík: Best Newcomer Bar (Summer)
In order to keep our summer Best of Reykjavík issue fresh and up to date, we decided to give out…
Well, You Asked: Dr. Phil On Single Gloves And Getting Rid Of Rashes
Stuck in a tricky situation? Don’t worry. Grapevine’s official advice column is here to help you. How to get drunk…
Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Bar For Live Music
There is one thing abundantly clear from our very scientific drinking research, Hverfisgata is one hot little street right now….
Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Wine Place
There is one thing abundantly clear from our very scientific drinking research, Hverfisgata is one hot little street right now….
Best Of Reykjavík: Best Newcomer Bar
There is one thing abundantly clear from our very scientific drinking research, Hverfisgata is one hot little street right now….
Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Smoking Area
There is one thing abundantly clear from our very scientific drinking research, Hverfisgata is one hot little street right now….
Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Happy Hour
There is one thing abundantly clear from our very scientific drinking research, Hverfisgata is one hot little street right now….
Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Place For Cocktails
There is one thing abundantly clear from our very scientific drinking research, Hverfisgata is one hot little street right now….