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The Reykjavík Grapevine
Issue 3 — 20162
Th Reykjavík Grapevine
Issue 3 — 2016
Hafnarstræti 15, 101 Reykjavík
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Grayson Del Faro
Jennifer Lewis
Mary Frances Davidson
Mette Mjöberg Tegnander
Óli Dóri
Ragna Ó. Guðmundsdóttir
Rebecca Conway
York Underwood
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In this issue:
The hot button issue that Icelanders
have been going on about this issue is
tourism safety. It used to be some-
what funny to point out the reckless
shenanigans of tourists. The laughter
stopped, however, when someone once
again drowned at the notorious Reyn-
isfjara beach. Since then, it has been
pointed out that not all of these acci-
dents are the result of foolhardy tour-
ists—many places around Iceland in
fact lack hazard signs and safety ropes
that could help reduce the risk. It also
didn’t help that that “Inspired By Ice-
land” video includes someone dancing
on a chunk of ice at Jökulsárlón, which
is highly inadvisable. The government
currently has a plan of action in the
works to amend this. In the meantime,
just assume that any place you visit in the
Icelandic countryside is a deathtrap wait-
ing to embrace you in its icy maw. - PF
Editorials.
I don't like them.
Please read our magazine.
- Jón Trausti Sigurðarson
Managing Editor (temp.)
Tourism Safety
An Editorial
THE HOT
BUTTON
EDITORIAL
Lóa Hjálmtýsdóttir
NEW EDITOR
WANTED
The Reykjavík Grapevine is seeking
a new Managing Editor for its print
and online publications. Responsibili-
ties include managing the publication’s
Section Editors, editing and re-writing
articles, ensuring high standards and
that deadlines are met.
The job is open for non-graduates,
although university degrees or related
qualifications are preferred. Previous
experience in journalism is required.
Knowledge of Iceland, its geography,
its culture and its politics is required.
A familiarity with this publication is
absolutely required. So is a superhuman
grasp of the English language.
Interested parties should send their
CV and cover letter (no longer than
one A4 page each) to work@grape-
vine.is no later than the 10th of March.
DESIGNMARCH PULLOUT
Grapevine Design Awards, Interviews with Johnathan
Barnbrook, Assemble and more..
JENNIFER LEWIS
An essential piece on workplace sexism in Iceland
and what you can do about it.
TRAVEL: WESTMAN ISLANDS
+ Two articles on safety. It's good for you..
ÁSTÞÓR MAGNÚSSON
Perrenial presidential hopeful shows new sides.
The Hot Button column
looks at an single issue
that's had Icelanders'
chins wagging recently.