Meg Matich – American Poet & Translator Based in Reykjavík, Iceland
Meg Matich is a poet and translator in Reykjavik. She earned her Master’s of Fine Arts from Columbia University and has received support for her work from the Banff Centre, PEN America, and the Fulbri...
6 Nov 20220s
5 Easy Winter Day Trips From Reykjavík
This week I am sharing some fun and easy winter day trips from Reykjavík that you can enjoy during your visit. The days have become noticeably shorter and soon the nights will be very long, which is s...
2 Nov 202258min
One of the Most Influential Icelandic Authors of Her Generation – Auður Jónsdóttir
Auður Jónsdóttir is one of the most accomplished and influential authors writing in Iceland today. Her novels have inspired interest in Iceland, as well as abroad, for their rare blend of incisive fra...
24 Okt 20220s
7 Dangerous Mistakes Tourists Make While Driving in Iceland
Iceland is considered the safest and most peaceful country in the world according to the Global Peace Index published by the Institute for Economics and Peace. However, this doesn’t mean that there ar...
20 Okt 202234min
What I Love & Hate About Learning Icelandic
The words “love“ and “hate“ are very strong words. To be fair, I don‘t actually love or hate any part of learning the Icelandic language but those words work much better in a title than what I “enjoy ...
3 Okt 20220s
How & Where to See The Northern Lights in Iceland
The Northern Lights season in Iceland is almost upon us! I’ve packed this episode with loads of information to help you have the highest possible chance of seeing this spectacular natural phenomenon. ...
23 Sep 202222min
Is the Meradalir Volcanic Eruption in Iceland Over?
It seems that the eruption that started in early August in Meradalir valley on the Reykjanes Peninsula is already over! After about a month of volcanic activity and people flocking to the site to see ...
14 Sep 20226min
How to Drive on F-Roads in Iceland: Everything to Know
I’m focusing on F-roads in this episode because they provide access to parts of the country that most visitors to Iceland never see. While that might sound appealing to most people listening, driving ...
30 Aug 202233min
