Iceland’s Loch Ness Monster – Folklore Friday
Where Iceland’s Loch Ness Monster Lives Lagarfljot, nestled in eastern Iceland, is not just a lake but a river channel flowing from the majestic Vatnajokull glacier to the sea. This secluded area car...
3 Touko 20246min
What It‘s Like to Snorkel Between Continents in Iceland‘s Silfra Fissure
Have you ever imagined swimming between two continents, touching the jagged edges of the earth’s crust beneath crystal-clear water? I had the unforgettable experience of snorkeling in Silfra Fissure, ...
1 Touko 202418min
The Icelandic Ghost that Haunts South Iceland – Folklore Friday
This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series, where I am sharing fascinating stories from Icelandic folklore on Fridays throughout 2024. How Rusty “The Brown One” Became a Ghost Rusty is a boy th...
26 Huhti 20247min
Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland – Response Episode 3
This is the third 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. ...
24 Huhti 202428min
A Wicked Troll that Enchanted Icelandic Priests – Folklore Friday
This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series, where I am sharing fascinating stories from Icelandic folklore on Fridays throughout 2024. A Troll Lurking in Iceland’s East Fjords Mjóifjörður (or n...
19 Huhti 20246min
Laura Alice Watt: An American Relocates to Iceland’s Remote Westfjords
Interviews are one of my favorite things to do for the podcast, so I was delighted when Laura was available to come on and share about her experience moving from the San Francisco Bay area to one of t...
17 Huhti 20241h 6min
Skuggabaldur: Iceland’s Ferocious Shadow Cat – Folklore Friday
This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series, where I am sharing fascinating stories from Icelandic folklore on Fridays throughout 2024. What is a Skuggabaldur? The Skuggabaldur is a fascinating ...
12 Huhti 20246min
Icelandic Coffee Culture & Unique Cafés to Visit in Reykjavík
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...
10 Huhti 202416min
