Welcome to Grapevine’s Best Of Iceland—a guide to the best hikes, hotels, must see spots, eateries, road trips, tours, shops…
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Growing Food Shortages In Isolated Westman Islands
With shipping to and from Heimaey seriously disrupted, the island chain’s only populated island, supermarkets have started to look deserted,…
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World Record For Puffin Rescue Broken
The annual rescue of puffin chicks in the Westman islands has just been highflying so far, and never before have more…
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Jun Jun Dead, What Next For Westman Islands?
Last month, the Grapevine reported on plans to import three beluga whales to an enclosure in the Westman Islands, as…
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Free Keikó 2: Amusement Park Imports Beluga Whales To Iceland
The Ministry of Fisheries and the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority has granted permission for moving three beluga whales from…
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Volcano Island: A Weekend In Vestmannaeyjar
The tiny propellor plane descends into the clouds, buffeted by the ferocious wind. Along with my twelve or so fellow…
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Golf In The Westman Islands: Being Angry and Frustrated In A Beautiful Place
“I’m going to tell you something, ok? What shot do you really think you can do? Do you think you’re…
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South By Southwest: Nature, Culture And Fine Dining In The Westman Islands
Iceland seems fantastical so much of the time. Travelling around the country, I’m always reminded of novels and films of…
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Ashes To Ashes: The Westman Islands Volcano Museum
The Volcano On the night of January 23, 1973 the inhabitants of Heimaey in the Westman Islands were woken by…
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So What’s This Lack Of Army I Keep Hearing About?
Iceland has no army. It does operate a Coast Guard, which does have four ships, three of which are combat-ready…
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Exploring A Small Volcanic Island Off The Coast Of A Slightly Larger Volcanic Island
As the ferry Herjólfur enters the narrow opening into the harbour of Heimaey at night, the sight of Ystiklettur and…
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Verslunarmannahelgi
Chances are you have not been properly introduced to the term Verslunarmannahelgi. This labour day / bank holiday equivalent, dedicated…
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