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 Mai 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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 202416min
The Devious Corpse of Finnur the Sorcerer
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 Finnur th...
5 Apr 20246min
