Is Iceland finished, kaputt, over?
A viral feud, a contentious referendum, and psychedelics to help heal inherited trauma
Letter from Iceland
Bringing you a deeper understanding of Iceland and the Icelanders.
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A rabbi walks into a bar
Plus, rain on our parad... er, eclipse, and things to keep in mind about plant-based journeys
A farewell to summer
And an anniversary that reminds me how much has changed in the past year
When AliExpress ghosted me out of my money
How trade restrictions and online shopping irrelevance have driven Icelanders towards Chinese megaplatforms and swindlers
The migration to find the yellow orb
On DNA coding, the Icelandic propensity for chasing the sun, and sifting through inherited patterns
Water sodden cultural deep dives
Painting walls, what-the-hell-have-I-done moments, and finding grace
We need to talk about whaling
And why one man in his eighties gets away year after year with hunting a species classified as vulnerable, despite opposition from the majority of Icelanders.
We'll take care of you
Just when I most needed it, a stranger in a steam room restored my faith in community.
The one where I rant about abysmal Icelandic restaurant service
Since then we have had a massive influx of foreign workers who know the meaning of "service" and are raising the bar thank God
Gleðilegan Þjóðhátíðardag!
Or, Happy National Day to the Land of Ice!