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Beating The Blank Page
Creative writers can find community at the University of Iceland’s writing salon Breaking the fourth wall for a moment here, I can tell you, dear reader, that the blank page is the enemy. If you have ever felt the desire to put…
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Fight Like A Knight: Historical European Martial Arts in Reykjavík
About three times a week, the clang of heavy blades fills the halls of Laugardalsvöllur as the local knights of Reykjavík, also known as HEMA club members, don their fencing gear and train to fight with longswords, rapiers, sabres and more. Readers…
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On The Fringes : Learn To Fight, And Have Fun Doing It
The first rule about Combat Arts? You don’t talk about Combat Arts… no wait, that’s ridiculous, because it’s exactly what I’m about to do. I mean, what better way to get the blood pumping and feel safer in your own body? My…
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Fire Up Your Lightsaber and Become One With the Force!
The local force wielders present their Saber Academy for enthusiastic Padawans Do me a favor and imagine this intro flying off into a galaxy far, far away: Lightsabers! Not just a popular toy or “an elegant weapon for a more civilized age.”…
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This One’s For The Horse Girlies!
Saddle Up and Enjoy the Ride at Hestasnilld Giddyup and take the reins, it’s time to talk about horses! Iceland famously has its own breed of small but sturdy equines and many sites will offer tours on horseback to make you feel…
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Look Alive, People: It’s time to go out and play
Role playing games of all sorts have made their way into the public consciousness in the last decade or two. Most people have, at the very least, heard of the concept of inhabiting a character online, around a table or even fully…
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I’ve Got No Strings To Hold Me Down!
Ever wondered what the office of the god of creation might look like? After paying a visit to Pilkington Props, I am starting to think there might be a lot of foam, machinery and “body” parts involved. But how do these elements…
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Get That High Fantasy Bling
Émilie Colliar crafts wearable treasure for all your cosplay needs Ever wanted to feel like a wood elf or Westeros royalty while going out for groceries or meeting friends? Boy, do I have good news for you! Something shiny caught my eye…
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Nocking It Out Of The Park At Iceland’s Archery Club
Who hasn’t at one point dreamt of dramatically pulling back their bowstring and hitting that impossible mark in the far-off distance, much to the adulation of peers and spectators? In my ongoing exploration of Reykjavík’s engaging endeavors against ennui I have set…
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Calling All The Muses
Crafting comedy and crossing creative streams with Sindri Sparkle A poet, a painter and a drag queen walk onto the stage. Sounds like a set-up to an artistic joke until I fix the grammatical error: the poet, painter and drag queen walks…
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Everyone’s Crazy For Crochet
Slow Down And Try Not To Lose The Thread I thought I’d go easy on myself and my readers in this edition of my quest for happy hobbies and intriguing interests. Find something nice, something cosy, you know? I noticed a bunch…
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For The Love Of All Things Medieval
Sword nerds unite at the Society for Creative Anachronism Hear Ye, Hear Ye! I bear thee news of much rejoicing for a new column graces these fine parchment pages, questing for the most notorious of folks and their realms of knowledge and…