Hey there. I’m Hannah. I’m an American museum professional and Fulbright Fellow living in Reykjavík, and I’m the host of…
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Museums in Strange Places #20: A Visit to the War and Peace Museum
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Best Of West Iceland 2018: Best Road Trip
The west of Iceland begins just outside Greater Reykjavík’s northern city limits. From undulating fjords and stretches of idyllic farmland…
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Words Of Interest: Whale Tales
“Hvalreki” is the Icelandic word for a beached whale. It comes from the words “hvalur”, for whale, and “reki”, meaning…
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Outside Reykjavík: A Whaling Station and a WWII Base
Road Trip: Hvalfjörður A question we often get is: “I’ve a hire car, and a free day—where should I go?”…
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The Forgotten Fjord: Off The Beaten Track In Hvalfjörður
25km north of Reykjavík lies the secluded, undulating fjord of Hvalfjörður: the “Whale Fjord”. This 40km coastal route was once…
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On High Alert: A Night Of Aurora Chasing
After seeing a recent high-alert aurora forecast, myself and a few other Grapeviners decided to jump in the car and…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2016: Best Day Trip From Reykjavík
Reykjavík is a relatively small city, but even so, sometimes you need a bit of local advice to find what…
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Fjord Serenity Now! A Kayaking Day In Hvalfjörður
Kayaking has always been a favorite sport of mine because its effort-to-awesomeness ratio is incredibly low. Sure, pro kayakers can…
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The Road To Glymur, The Highest Waterfall In Iceland
Glymur is the highest waterfall in Iceland, rising to an elevation of some 198 metres. To get there, it’s about…
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Still Waters And Colourful Jellyfish: Kayaking In Hvalfjörður
When I was asked if I would be up for some kayaking, the image that immediately sprang to mind was…
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Five Places You Should See / Trips You Should Take
Esja—That big mountain over there Close to the heart of every Reykjaviking—literally as well as metaphorically—is the mountain range Esja,…
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King Of The Road – Super Jeep Excursion Traverses Rock And Ice
When you take the most bad-ass of vehicles and combine it with a little off-road driving, you, in turn, become…
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