Naustahvilft: The Troll Seat in the West Fjords – Folklore Friday
A quick but fascinating Icelandic folklore tale about Naustahvilft. According to the legend, a troll was hurrying home to avoid being turned into stone by the sun that was going to rise soon. She was ...
1 Mar 20246min
Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland – Response Episode 1
This is the first 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. ...
29 Feb 202432min
Is Hekla Volcano the Gateway to Hell in Iceland? – Folklore Friday
For this episode of Folklore Friday we’re diving into the chilling tales and explosive history of Iceland’s very own Mount Hekla, often dubbed as the “Gateway to Hell”! Hekla Volcano’s Eruption Patter...
23 Feb 202410min
Will 2024 Be One of Iceland’s Busiest Tourism Years Ever?
As of January 15th, 2024, Keflavík International Airport (KEF) has stated that they are gearing up to host a whopping 8.5 million passengers this year, making it one of their busiest years ever. Yep, ...
20 Feb 202414min
The Famous Trolls of Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach – Folklore Friday
At the famous, beautiful, and dangerous Reynisfjara black sand beach there are three sea stacks clearly visible out in the ocean. They look as though they have popped up out of nowhere but there is a ...
16 Feb 20246min
October in Iceland – Weather, Fun Activities, What to Pack & More
Visiting Iceland in October offers a unique and captivating experience, characterized by its transitional weather, diminished crowds, and the chance to witness the Northern Lights. Previous Episodes ...
14 Feb 202417min
An Icelander’s Intimate Encounter with an Elf – Folklore Friday
This particular episode is about Hallgerður Hallgrímsdóttir, who did an interesting interview with VICE back in 2016 about her intimate encounters. An important warning though is that she goes into s...
9 Feb 20248min
An Early Morning Volcanic Eruption Cuts Off Hot Water
In the early hours of February 8th, a volcanic eruption north of Grindavik, not far from the famed Blue Lagoon, marked the third eruption since December, igniting concerns among locals and authorities...
8 Feb 20249min
