All Things Iceland

All Things Iceland


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Icelandic Coffee Culture & Unique Cafés to Visit in Reykjavík
April 10, 2024

Iceland's coffee culture is - deeply ingrained in the social fabric of Icelandic society. Along with being a drink that perks people up, grabbing a cup of coffee in Iceland is often a social interacti

The Devious Corpse of Finnur the Sorcerer
April 05, 2024

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series, where I am sharing fascinating stories from Icelandic folklore on Fridays throughout 2024. Why Finnur is a Feared Sorcerer A sorcerer named

December in Iceland – Weather, Fun Activities, Christmas & More
April 04, 2024

This is the last episode in my series about the months in Iceland and what to expect.Visiting Iceland in December is a magical experience, often described as stepping into a winter wonderland. Here's

Katla The Witch & Her Magical Pants – Folklore Friday
March 29, 2024

This is part of my Folklore Friday series, where I am sharing an Icelandic Folklore story every Friday in 2024. Katla The Witch The story today is about how Katla volcano got its name. Ive

Iceland’s Ox-Whale Terrified People For Centuries – Folklore Friday
March 22, 2024

This is part of my Folklore Friday series, where I am sharing an Icelandic Folklore story every Friday in 2024.The upcoming story is based on a description of the Ox-Whale in the book Meeting with M

Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland – Response Episode 2
March 20, 2024

This is the second response episode for my new segment Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland. Thank you to everyone who sent in questions and if you would like to submit a question, you can do it here.

Aliens on Snæfellsjökull Glacier? – Folklore Friday
March 15, 2024

This modern-day folklore mixes the supernatural with Icelands gorgeous landscape. It all starts with a man named Dillon, a Brit that had traveled to Iceland many times. One day he claims to have been

Skriðuklaustur – A Hidden Monastery Discovered in East Iceland
March 14, 2024

Todays episode focuses on the historic site of Skriuklaustur, which offers a captivating glimpse into Icelands rich Icelandic culture, history, and literature. This enchanting destination, nestled

The Icelandic Midwife & the Elves – Folklore Friday
March 08, 2024

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series, where I am sharing fascinating stories from Icelandic folklore on Fridays throughout 2024.This weeks tale is about a talented human midwife who ends

November in Iceland – Weather, Fun Activities, What to Pack & More
March 06, 2024

Visiting Iceland in November offers a unique and enchanting experience, blending the majestic winter landscapes with the possibility of witnessing the magical Northern Lights. Previous Episodes