Learn about cycling culture, different routes, races, and more from Bi Aalsteinsson, an Icelandic cycling enthusiast and podcast host. About Bi Aalsteinsson Bi Aalsteinsson is a designe

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. Why Trolls Tried to Make the Westfjords of Iceland an Island Centuries ago, in the

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. Where is there treasure behind Skgafoss waterfall? In Icelandic Legends and Fairy

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. A Plague Sent Sorcerers int Hiding When a plague ravaged Iceland in the 15th centu

Recently a horrific accident in an ice cave resulted in a tragedy that has rocked the Icelandic tourism industry. After international news sources picked up this incident, many potential visitors have

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. A Tale of How a Canyon is named after a Giantess Kolugljfur Canyon gets its name f

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. An Icelandic Saga that Mentions the Lyngbakur The Saga of rvar-Oddur from the 13th

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. A Tyrant Farm Owner Long ago, in the northern reaches of Iceland, there was a farms

This is the fourth episode for my segment Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland. Thank you to everyone who sent in questions. If you would like to submit a question, please use this link.You can check

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. The Lazy Farmer's Wife Many centuries ago, a hard working farmer that lived below t