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Monthly Archives: September 2007

Something for October: The Beacon of Art Edition

A roundup of things to do in Iceland this October, as prepared by your soon-to-be sleep deprived editors. 170 bands in 4 nights? Sounds like a long weekend for Courtney Love. 17-21 October, Iceland Airwaves comes to a pounding eardrum near you! Get your virtual hangover right here with our complete coverage. For a calmer experience, check out [...]

28 September 2007 – 14:56 | By Erik | Posted in events, Festivals, iceland, iceland airwaves, Icelandic Film, Reykjavík International Film Festival | Comments (2)

Welcome to Our ‘Hood: Austurvöllur

It’s hip to be square.  Every city has a centre; a hub around which all activities seem to spin. Austurvöllur has served as Reykjavík’s heart since the first settler, Ingólfur Arnarson, established his farm just around the corner (two doors down from the strip club… next to the Subway restaurant). Called the “east field” in honour of [...]

25 September 2007 – 15:15 | By Erik | Posted in 101, Bars in Iceland, clubs, food, iceland, kókómjólk, nasa, nightlife, nudity, Our 'Hood, shopping, skyr | Comments (1)

You’re Never Too Sexy for Us

Doing our part to preserve Iceland’s well-deserved reputation. Everyone knows that Iceland is blessed with a ruggedly stunning landscape, a pristine ecosystem, and a population hot enough to make a camel sweat. So why fight it? While some airlines (no names) have recently asked their passengers to cover up their assets,  we say, “shake what yo mamma gave ya!” You’re [...]

21 September 2007 – 13:26 | By Erik | Posted in iceland, Icelandic clothes | Comments (3)

Autumn Icebreaker

Get ‘em while it’s above-freezing! One-way tickets to Iceland from all over Europe starting at ₤45! Think the year is winding down? Think again! With outragious festivals, endless nature, and a nightlife that knows no season, Iceland is the place to be this autumn. Travel Period: 1 October to 30 November 2007 Booking Period: 19 to 21 September [...]

18 September 2007 – 14:04 | By Erik | Posted in iceland | Comments (4)

How To Get a Date with
an Icelander

Oh dear. Exotic, good-looking, and notoriously aloof — dating an Icelander can be a traumatic experience. Our best advice is to… Go Hunting Autumn is when the search for a winter snuggle partner begins. But be warned that hunting trips don’t start early – Icelanders cut costs by drinking at home before venturing downtown around midnight, which [...]

11 September 2007 – 10:36 | By Annie | Posted in iceland, life lessons, nightlife | Comments (9)

Something for September: The “There’s More?!” Edition

If you were looking for a rest from the seemingly endless list of cool stuff to do in Iceland this month… uh, sorry. The concert build-up to Airwaves continues this month with the stylings of Nora Jones, Chris Cornell, Franz Ferdinand, and more. Fair warning: our last editor actaully overdosed on live music once - vomited [...]

2 September 2007 – 0:07 | By Erik | Posted in concerts, events, Festivals, gay pride, iceland, iceland airwaves, Icelandic bands, Icelandic Film, music, Reykjavík International Film Festival | Comments (0)