So Much In Such A Small Space
“This is my favourite spot in the whole of Reykjavik”, Jon told me as we looked out towards the lighthouse. Located just a few minutes drive from the centre of … Read the rest “So Much In Such A Small…
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Blue Lagoon, Iceland
Twenty-something years ago I remember seeing a photograph in NME or Melody Maker (I can’t remember which) of Damon Albarn from the group, Blur. The full-page photograph was of him … Read the rest “Blue Lagoon, Iceland”
The Icelandic Phallological Museum
“Ooooh mate, it’s a crook one”, I heard the nearby bloke say (in a distinctly Australian accent), as he and his mate looked at the only “human exhibit” in the … Read the rest “The Icelandic Phallological Museum”
Before We Had Beer
“I’m not old enough to remember, as I was only thirteen years old when the law changed…” the barman told me when I asked what happened before the mid-1980s removal … Read the rest “Before We Had Beer”
Not exact opposites…
ppost Not exact opposites, but still a long way away from each other.
So That’s Why They Call It Iceland?
On the top floor of the tower of the main church in Reykjavik (The Hallgrímskirkja), I suddenly realised today why Iceland is called Iceland. Last night I felt quite warm, … Read the rest “So That’s Why They Call It…
Reykjavik, Iceland
When you’re in a new town or city, a place you’ve never been before, you should always head first to the main church and to the main public arts building. … Read the rest “Reykjavik, Iceland”
From Amsterdam to Reykjavik
I wasn’t entirely sure why the train trip from Amsterdam to Copenhagen would take fifteen hours. Leaving at 7.00 pm on Sunday night and arriving at 10.00 am Monday seemed … Read the rest “From Amsterdam to Reykjavik”