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7 Wonderful Ways to Experience Christmas in Reykjavik, Iceland from 2023-12-14T03:30:25
The Christmas season is in full swing in Iceland. Many of my podcast listeners and followers on social media have asked about some awesome ways to experience Christmas in Iceland. Back in 2019, I s...
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August in Iceland – Weather, Fun Things to Do&What to Expect from 2023-11-29T21:44:48
If you plan to visit Iceland in August, this information will help you to know what to expect when traveling during this month.That includes the following:Road conditionsWhat to wear/pack, what mak...
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Why Reykjavik, Iceland Banned Dogs&Now Cats Rule the City from 2023-11-22T15:03:03
As you stroll the streets of Reykjavik, with its vibrantly painted houses and Mount Esja as a backdrop, you're likely to encounter many four-legged and furry locals. Yes, cats are roaming freely ar...
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Icelandic Streets Torn Apart by Earthquakes&a Potential Eruption Looms from 2023-11-16T22:12:33
As I mentioned in the previous episode, residents of Grindavík have been evacuated. Scientists have been anticipating a potential eruption but no lava has come up to the surface as of right now. Ho...
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Iceland’s Blue Lagoon Closes Due to a Possible Eruption from 2023-11-10T21:02:55
Iceland's iconic Blue Lagoon closed recently and here is why.Since the end of October, land has been rising and thousands of earthquakes have taken place on the Reykjanes Peninsula near the Blue La...
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Gunnuhver–A Haunted Hot Spring on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula from 2023-10-30T20:07:12
Welcome to this special Halloween episode of All Things Iceland. Today I’m sharing about Iceland’s haunted hot spring called Gunnuhver on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The Reykjanes Peninsula is the sam...
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Renting A Camper Van in Iceland: 6 Important Pros&Cons from 2023-10-27T19:44:09
Over the years, I have traveled extensively around Iceland in a camper van, so the pros and cons I’m sharing in this episode are from personal experience. While the list might not cover every poss...
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Iceland in July – Weather, Fun Things to Do&What to Expect from 2023-10-11T15:03:16
If you plan to visit Iceland in July, this information will help you to know what to expect when traveling during this month. That includes road conditions, what to wear/pack, what makes it worth i...
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Local Insider Tips for Visiting Iceland in Winter from 2023-09-30T08:30:31
Winter is Iceland often has many potential visitors shaking in their boots. To be fair, the country is called Iceland, so I understand people being a bit worried about the weather conditions and wo...
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Enchanting Saenautasel Turf Houses in East Iceland’s Highlands from 2023-09-23T19:13:52
Over the summer, I had the pleasure of traveling around Iceland, which has become an annual trip for me in the last few years. To my surprise, I always get to experience something new each time. Ea...
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Iceland in June–Weather, Fun Things to Do&What to Expect from 2023-08-29T22:11:41
If you plan to visit Iceland in June, this information will help you to know what to expect when traveling during this month. That includes road conditions, what to wear/pack, what makes it worth i...
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The Easiest Way to Plan a Trip to Iceland from 2023-07-23T22:39:49
Over the last 7 years of living in Iceland, I've had the pleasure of exploring and sharing about every region of this amazing country of fire and ice.The adventures to remote hidden gems in the hig...
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Iceland’s 2023 Volcanic Eruption–What You Need to Know from 2023-07-19T02:21:20
Some of you might have heard that we had another volcanic eruption that started last week. Well, to be fair it is a continuation of eruptions that have been happening the last couple of years on th...
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Iceland in May–Weather, Things to Do&What to Expect from 2023-06-20T23:34:12
If you plan to visit Iceland in May, this information will help you to know what to expect when traveling during this month. That includes road conditions, what to wear/pack, what makes it worth i...
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Celebrating 7 Years of Living in Iceland from 2023-06-09T23:58:25
Wow, it‘s amazing that I have been living in Iceland for seven years! Even though I know this is a decent amount of time, it feels like it i has flown by. So much has changed since I moved here in ...
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Being Featured on Geography of Bliss with Rainn Wilson from 2023-05-25T18:35:31
I have exciting news!! On May 18th a show named Geography of Bliss became available on Peacock, NBC’s streaming service. It’s hosted by Rainn Wilson. He is most known for playing Dwight Shrute on t...
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Iceland in April–Weather, Things to Do,&What to Expect from 2023-05-20T18:27:58
Learn what to expect when traveling to Iceland in April. That includes road conditions, what to wear/pack, what makes it worth it to visit during this month, some tips on driving during this time, ...
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Chief Phil Fontaine on West Icelanders&His History-Making Activism for Indigenous People from 2023-05-09T13:21:21
I had the honor of interviewing Chief Phil Fontaine, an Indigenous Canadian leader, and former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. He is best known for playing a central role in raisin...
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Iceland in March–Weather, Northern Lights, Things to Do&More from 2023-04-07T21:15:15
Learn all about what to expect when traveling in Iceland during March. Road conditions, what to wear/pack, what makes it worth it to visit during that month, some tips on driving in that time, top ...
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Essential Trip Planning Tips for Summer in Iceland from 2023-03-28T14:30:05
As I write this we are still full on in winter in Iceland, but I think it’s imperative to share some essential trip-planning tips for summer here. Summer is the high season and now that people are ...
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Wheelchair Accessibility in Iceland–Interview with Halli Thorleifsson from 2023-03-23T17:17:45
I have another fantastic interview to share with you this month. This time around it’s with Haraldur Thorleifsson or “Halli”, as he likes to be called. Halli was born and raised in Iceland and has ...
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Living in Greenland vs Iceland–Josepha Lauth Thomsen from 2023-03-12T18:46:39
This is the third and last episode I am publishing for what I dubbed “Greenland Week” on the podcast. As mentioned in previous episodes, Greenland and Iceland have some interesting things in common...
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Reclaiming Greenlandic Culture–Interview with Aka Hansen from 2023-03-10T21:47:11
Before arriving in Greenland on February of 2023, I had no idea that I would be interviewing Aka Hansen. I was fortunate to meet her while she was doing a photo shoot with a mutual friend in a loca...
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From Iceland to Greenland: An Epic Adventure for Nature Lovers from 2023-03-09T19:11:41
I have a special series of episodes that I’ll be sharing this week about Greenland! In fact, I am calling it Greenland week because, inclusive of this episode, I have two other episodes that I'll p...
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Iceland in February–Weather, Northern Lights, Things to Do&More from 2023-03-05T18:55:41
Learn all about what to expect when traveling in Iceland during February. Road conditions, what to wear/pack, what makes it worth it to visit during that month, some tips on driving in that time, t...
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How Ongoing Labor Strikes Might Impact Your Iceland Adventure from 2023-03-01T00:35:53
I have some news to share that may or may not impact travelers to Iceland. I’ve been holding off on talking about the current labor strikes because they have yet to have a big impact on the everyd...
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5 Tourist Traps to Avoid in Iceland from 2023-02-23T22:43:58
While there are not many ´tourist traps´ in Iceland, there are certainly things worth avoiding or at least knowing what you are getting into so you can make an informed decision. The five tourist t...
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Iceland in January – Weather, Things to Do, Northern Lights&More from 2023-02-07T18:18:50
To share more about each month in Iceland, I’m adding an informational series to the podcast. After each month of this year, I will provide insight about what you can expect in the month. Things li...
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11 Best Apps to Use When Visiting Iceland from 2023-02-02T19:19:10
You can make your trip to Iceland even more enjoyable with these 11 apps downloaded on your smartphone. I use many of these apps on a weekly basis but one of them is dependent on the season, so jus...
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U.S. (American) Fast Food Restaurants in Iceland from 2023-01-22T18:02:12
This post is meant to give you a list of the U.S. Fast Food Restaurants in Iceland and how I have noticed they may be similar or different from the ones in the states based on menus I have seen. Ju...
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2022 Iceland Wrap-Up: Top News Stories&More from 2023-01-04T00:40:25
Happy New Year!! I hope you all had a fun start to the 2023. I thought it would be fun to share a wrap of 2022 with some major news stories from Iceland and some of my favorite episodes that I pub...
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Win a Trip to Iceland! from 2022-12-04T20:13:01
I'm excited to announce the opportunity for you to win a trip to Iceland. I teamed up with Go Car Rental Iceland to bring a little bit more extra magic to this holiday season. Below are all the det...
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Iceland Packing List for Winter–The Essentials + Free Checklist from 2022-11-30T01:54:33
Winter in Iceland can range from a somewhat calm wnter wonderland to blizzard like conditions that force you to stay off the road. Even though the temperatures here are milder than what most peple ...
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Can an Eruption of Katla Volcano Impact the World? from 2022-11-15T00:04:56
I’m delving into a fascinating and kind of scary possibility. Vík í Mýrdal is a small town in South Iceland that has become a popular place for tourists to stop to see the area’s famous black sand ...
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Expensive Mistakes to Avoid in Iceland from 2022-11-10T18:30:25
In this post/podcast episode, I’m sharing some common expensive mistakes that many travelers in Iceland make unknowingly. If you’ve already planned a trip here, then you’re well aware that travelin...
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Meg Matich–American Poet&Translator Based in Reykjavík, Iceland from 2022-11-06T17:46:25
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 Ful...
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5 Easy Winter Day Trips From Reykjavík from 2022-11-02T18:32:12
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 i...
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One of the Most Influential Icelandic Authors of Her Generation–Auður Jónsdóttir from 2022-10-24T14:47:11
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 ...
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7 Dangerous Mistakes Tourists Make While Driving in Iceland from 2022-10-20T14:21:04
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...
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What I Love&Hate About Learning Icelandic from 2022-10-03T12:42:35
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 “enj...
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How&Where to See The Northern Lights in Iceland from 2022-09-23T05:13:56
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 phenomeno...
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Is the Meradalir Volcanic Eruption in Iceland Over? from 2022-09-14T23:27:59
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 s...
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How to Drive on F-Roads in Iceland: Everything to Know from 2022-08-30T01:15:24
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, drivi...
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7 Must-See Places in North Iceland: The Diamond Circle from 2022-08-26T04:23:07
Like the south of the country, north Iceland has plenty of amazing natural sites to visit. All of the places I’m sharing are free of charge and will provide hours, if not days, of fun activities. I...
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5 Ways USA Culture Confuses Icelanders from 2022-08-21T18:02:49
As a native New Yorker that has traveled to a decent number of places in the United States before moving to Iceland in 2016, I’ve noticed some fascinating differences between the cultures.In this p...
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How to Visit Hveradalir–A Geothermal Gem in the Icelandic Highlands from 2022-08-13T23:37:34
Hveradalir is one of Iceland’s largest geothermal areas, but it’s tucked away in Iceland’s highlands. To access anywhere in the highlands of this country, you must drive on F-roads, which are unpav...
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A New Volcanic Eruption Has Started in Iceland from 2022-08-03T20:15:08
After thousands of earthquakes and lots of speculation, a new eruption has happened on the Reykjanes Peninsula. It’s in the same area as the eruption last year and it is not posing a threat to any ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Renting a Car in Iceland from 2022-07-31T23:20:26
I decided to focus on everything you need to know when renting a car in Iceland because I get a lot of questions about this from travelers. I did my best to be very thorough in this episode because...
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15 Strange Facts About Iceland from 2022-07-22T19:03:46
Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is full of fascinating and sometimes strange facts. In this podcast episode, I’m sharing 15 surprising facts about this country that you probably have never heard...
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A Simple Resource for Learning Icelandic-Interview with Karítas from 2022-07-19T23:20:42
Karítas Hrundar Pálsdóttir is the author of Ástiðir and Dagatal, two books about short stories in Icelandic. In this interview we talk about how short stories in various levels of Icelandic help le...
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7 Reasons to Visit the Westman Islands in South Iceland from 2022-07-15T00:52:37
The south coast of Iceland is, hands down, one of the most popular areas of the country for visitors. However, there are a group of islands off the mainland of the country that most people that go ...
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11 Essentials to Pack for Summer in Iceland from 2022-07-08T00:14:30
From personal experience, I know that having the right clothing and other essentials, regardless of the season here, is crucial when it comes to staying warm, dry, and comfortable. While I am shar...
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Celebrating Six Years of Living in Iceland–How My Life Has Changed from 2022-06-28T00:03:27
June marks my 6th year of living in Iceland and it has certainly been a whirlwind of a year. Every year I try to reflect on what has happened and share what might be relevant or interesting for my...
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The Tedious Process of Moving Pets to Iceland–Sharyn Chesna from 2022-05-31T21:16:31
Moving to Iceland is already quite a tedious process for most people but coming with pets is an extra layer of paperwork and other potential difficulties. Sharyn Chesna was born and raised in the U...
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From a Failed Gold Rush to Hot Tubs: How Icelandic Bathing Culture Evolved from 2022-04-25T00:06:03
In partnership with the Icelandic Bathing Culture Exhibit hosted at Hönnurnarsafn, the Icelandic Museum for Design and Applied Arts, I’m sharing how Iceland’s beloved bathing culture evolved. Sund...
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Easter in Iceland: Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting from 2022-04-18T12:28:47
Easter in Iceland is a time that many Icelanders look forward to because they get a long holiday, and they get to indulge in even more chocolate, sugary drinks, and delicious food. Here is what you...
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Kyana’s Fight Against Being Deported From Iceland from 2022-04-07T22:29:46
Kyana Sue Powers is an American content creator that lives in Iceland. She's inspired many people to visit Iceland and has even inspired some to move. Due to strict Icelandic laws regarding special...
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Iceland is More Vegan Friendly Than You Think from 2022-04-05T22:57:04
Contrary to what most people believe, Iceland has a lot of options for people who identify as vegan or plant-based eaters. I remember being astonished at the options in the grocery stores during my...
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Interview with April Anderson–Director of the Fire&Iceland Documentary from 2022-03-18T20:00
April Anderson is the Director, editor, and cinematographer of the documentary “Fire&Iceland”, a beautiful collection of the eruption and insight from locals about the impact of the eruption and li...
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Belgian Pro Photographer that Visited the Icelandic Volcano 44 Times from 2022-03-17T20:00
Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove is an award-winning photographer and author of the book “New Earth: A Photographic Journey of the Geldingadalur Eruption.” He is a Belgian nature photographer, who specialize...
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Celebrating the 1 Year Anniversary of Iceland’s Volcanic Eruption from 2022-03-16T21:55:31
March 19th, 2022 marks the one year anniversary of the start of the Geldingadalir eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The eruption lasted six months and, according to scientists, is the longest er...
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From Brazil to Iceland – Georg Leite’s Experience Living in the Land of Fire&Ice from 2022-03-09T17:16:47
Gerog Leite is Afro-Brazilian and came to Iceland way back when he was 16 years old. I witnessed first-hand his gregarious nature during my first visit to Kaldi Bar, a place he owns and manages, ma...
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Iceland Has Lifted All COVID Restrictions – Here is what to Expect from 2022-02-25T22:44:35
Even though the Health Minister had hinted at removing all restrictions, I honestly didn‘t think it would happen now because of the continued high rate of infections in the country. In the last cou...
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Iceland‘s Most Infamous Criminal Investigation from 2022-02-22T16:23:38
Tryggvi Rúnar jr is named after his grandfather, who is one of the wrongly accused and convicted individuals in Iceland’s most infamous criminal investigation. In 1974, two men, on separate occasio...
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How My Mom&Sister Felt About Me Moving to Iceland from 2022-02-07T22:58:53
As I approach my sixth year of living in Iceland, it is fascinating to take a trip down memory lane and talk about what has happened leading up to me living here. Because some people have asked how...
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Day 15 – What happens to the Yule Lads&Their Family After Christmas? from 2021-12-24T17:00
Today is the last day of the All Things Iceland 15-day Christmas series. To hear about the Icelandic Yule Lads that have arrived during this time period, and an overview of this series, check out D...
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Day 14 – The 13th&Final Icelandic Yule Lad (Kertasníkir) Comes to town from 2021-12-23T17:00
Tonight Kertasníkir, the 13th and final Yule Lad, comes to town - the favorite among Icelanders. To hear about the other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Christ...
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Day 13–The 12th Icelandic Yule Lad (Ketkrókur) comes to Town from 2021-12-22T17:00
Tonight Ketkrókur, the 12th Yule Lad, comes to town. To hear about the other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Christmas series, check out Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, D...
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Day 12 – The 11th Icelandic Yule Lad (Gáttaþefur) comes to Town from 2021-12-21T17:21
Tonight Gáttaþefur, the 11th Yule Lad, comes to town. To hear about the other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Christmas series, check out Day 1, Day 2, Day 3,...
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Day 11 – The 10th Icelandic Yule Lad (Gluggagægir) comes to Town from 2021-12-20T17:52:28
Tonight Gluggagægir, the 10th Yule Lad comes to town. To hear about the other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Christmas series, check out Day 1, Day 2, Day 3,...
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Day 10 – The 9th Icelandic Yule Lad (Bjúgnakrækir) comes to Town from 2021-12-19T17:27
Tonight Bjúgnakrækir, the 9th Yule Lad comes to town This is a 15-day Icelandic Christmas series. To hear about the other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Chri...
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Day 9 – The 8th Icelandic Yule Lad (Skyrjarmur) comes to Town from 2021-12-18T17:09
Tonight Skyrjarmur,, the 8th Yule Lad comes to town This is a 15-day Icelandic Christmas series. To hear about the other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Chris...
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Day 8 – The 7th Icelandic Yule Lad (Hurðaskellir) comes to Town from 2021-12-17T17:00
Tonight Hurðaskellir, the 7th Yule Lad comes to town This is a 15-day Icelandic Christmas series. To hear about the other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Chri...
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Day 7 – The 6th Icelandic Yule Lad (Askasleikir) comes to Town from 2021-12-16T17:00
Tonight Askasleikir, the 6th Yule Lad comes to town This is a 15-day Icelandic Christmas series. To hear about the other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Chris...
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Day 6 – The 5th Icelandic Yule Lad (Pottaskefill) comes to Town from 2021-12-15T17:13:13
Tonight Pottaskefill, the 5th Yule Lad comes to town This is a 15-day Icelandic Christmas series. To hear about the other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Chri...
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Day 5 – The 4th Icelandic Yule Lad (Þvörusleikir) comes to Town from 2021-12-14T17:17
Tonight Þvörusleikir, the 4th Yule Lad comes to town. This is a 15-day Icelandic Christmas series. To hear about the other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Chr...
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Day 4 – The 3rd Icelandic Yule Lad (Stúfur) comes to Town from 2021-12-13T17:00
Tonight Stúfur, the 3rd Yule Lad comes to town. This is a 15-day Icelandic Christmas series. To hear about the other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Christmas...
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Day 3 – The 2nd Icelandic Yule Lad (Giljagaur) comes to Town from 2021-12-12T17:27
Tonight Giljagaur, the 2nd Yule Lad, comes to town. This is a 15-day Icelandic Christmas series. To hear about the first Yule Lad and an overview of this Icelandic Christmas series, check out Day 1...
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Day 2 – The first Icelandic Yule Lad (Stekkjastaur) comes to Town from 2021-12-11T17:01
The kick off to this series was yesterday, so check out that if you want a primer on who the Yules Lads are and a bit about their family. One thing to keep in mind is that the Yule Lads travel in t...
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Day 1 – Kick off for the Icelandic Christmas Series from 2021-12-10T18:26:58
While I have talked about the Icelandic Yule Lads on the podcast in the past, I decided to change it up a bit this year by kicking off a 15-day Icelandic Christmas series.This series will include m...
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Iceland Themed Christmas Gifts for 2021 from 2021-12-07T23:30:42
Because Christmas is right around the corner, I decided to dedicate this episode to giving you ideas for Iceland-themed gifts you can get for yourself or a loved one this year. Below are all of the...
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12 Things That Suprise First Time Visitors to Iceland from 2021-12-03T15:49:39
Visiting Iceland for the first time is such an amazing adventure, but it also comes with some surprising experiences. In this podcast episode, I point out 12 things that shock first timer visitors ...
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5 Trailblazing Women in Iceland’s History from 2021-11-11T12:28:20
While there are certainly more than five trailblazing women in Iceland’s history, I thought it would be helpful to start off with these women first because they have made a significant impact on Ic...
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The Challenges of Being a Female Artist in the Icelandic Music Industry from 2021-11-05T13:00
Ragna Kjartansdóttir (Cell7) and Hildur Kristín Stefánsdóttir are the dynamic duo that makes up the band Red Riot in Iceland. During this interview, they share the ups and downs of being an artist ...
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Behind the Icelandic Music Scene Panel Discussion from 2021-11-03T19:32:24
So many people around the world have fallen in love with Icelandic music because of the amazing artists from this tiny country in the North Atlantic ocean. Like many industries, the Icelandic music...
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Icelandic Ghost Story: Halloween Special Episode from 2021-10-28T18:37:01
Icelandic ghost stories have been told over the centuries and there is one in particular that I am sharing in this episode. “Deacon of Dark River” or Djákninn á Myrká is a spooky story that involve...
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5 Things That Have Made Immigrant Life in Iceland Easier For Me from 2021-10-21T23:59:02
Immigrant life in Iceland has surprisingly been a smooth transition for me. I think part of that has to do with the fact that there are certain things in the country that have made living here easy...
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Exclusive interview with the President of Iceland: Guðni Th. Jóhannesson from 2021-10-16T23:36:42
2021 has been such an interesting year for me and I was just as shocked as anyone that I was able to interview the President of Iceland, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson. I talk about how the opportunity to i...
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Discussing Iceland’s Recent National Election and Socialism with Sæþór from 2021-10-05T21:42:39
During this sit down with Sæþór Randalsson about the recent election in Iceland and his involvement with socialism in Iceland was quite insightful. More than a year ago, I interviewed Sæþór about h...
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Is the Blue Lagoon in Iceland Worth Visiting? from 2021-08-09T15:15:29
Iceland’s Blue Lagoon was established in the 1990s, but it’s a much different experience now than its humble beginnings. Over the decades the Blue Lagoon went from being a bathing facility whose wa...
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Escaped Being a Child Bride to Thriving in Iceland–Najmo Fiyasko from 2021-07-23T12:44:56
Najmo Fiyasko’s story of growing up in Somalia and her escape from being a child bride there caught my attention when I saw her on the cover of a newspaper in Iceland. I was shocked to learn that s...
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5 Incredibly Fun Rainy Day Activities in Reykjavík For All Ages from 2021-07-13T13:31:05
Reykjavík and the rest of Iceland has gained a reputation for having many rainy days. While I’m an advocate for going out and dressing well no matter the weather, sometimes it is better to stay ins...
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7 Ways Iceland Can Kill You–Simple Tips to Save Your Life from 2021-07-08T21:30:44
While it might seem a little morbid to talk about how Iceland can kill you, the intention of this podcast episode and blog post is to spread awareness. Icelandic nature is absolutely gorgeous but t...
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Iceland‘s Most Underrated Area: The Beautiful Reykjanes Peninsula from 2021-06-27T20:42:19
Whether it‘s your first or fifth time visit Iceland, I think you will find my what I share about the Reykjanes Peninsula in this podcast episode to be quite exciting. This peninsula is a UNESCO Glo...
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Celebrating 5 Years of Living&Traveling in Iceland from 2021-06-15T23:57:07
It’s so hard to believe that I am celebrating 5 years of living and traveling in Iceland this month. June is special to me because a lot of major events in my life have happened during this month. ...
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Iceland’s Rich Geothermal Bathing Culture–Learn The History, Culture&Etiquette from 2021-05-21T20:46:06
This episode is all about the Icelandic geothermal bathing culture in Iceland. Many of you might be aware that Icelanders love to soak in a hot tub no matter the weather. However, you might not be ...
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I spent 31 days speaking only Icelandic. Here’s what happened. from 2021-04-11T16:27:33
I’ve been learning Icelandic for quite some time but I’ve not felt very confident when it comes to speaking. To boost my confidence, my Icelandic husband and I agreed to spend the month of March in...
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Chris Burkard’s Epic Icelandic Adventures&Why He Loves the Country from 2021-04-02T23:51:59
Chris Burkard is an award-winning photographer, filmmaker and adventurer that loves Iceland. He has shared epic photographs and films that showcases Icelandic landscape and natural phenomenon. Some...
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Eruption in Iceland near Reykjavík–Updates on Ash, Lava&More from 2021-03-21T14:00:48
The fissure eruption in Iceland that so many people have been anticipating happened last night on the Reykjanes Peninsula near Fagradalsfjall and is called Geldingadalsgos. In this video I specific...
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Icelandic Geologist Explains Why A Volcano Might Erupt Soon from 2021-03-13T22:20:46
Ari Trausti Guðmundsson is a well-known Icelandic geologist, broadcaster, author, journalist, documentarian, lecturer, mountaineer and member of Icelandic Parliament. I had the pleasure of intervie...
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Thousands of Earthquakes&Bracing for a Volcanic Eruption from 2021-03-06T17:13:48
Over the last week and a half, the south of Iceland has experienced tens of thousands of earthquakes and experts told us to brace for a possible volcanic eruption. All eyes are still on Reykjanes P...
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María Thelma on Growing Up&Living in Iceland as Thai&Icelandic from 2021-02-22T12:25:40
María Thelma Smáradóttir is a talented actor in Iceland. During this interview, she gives some insight on what it was like growing up in Iceland with Icelandic and Thai heritage. She was the first ...
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Mama Ghana on Coming to Iceland in 2002–Ep: 87 from 2021-02-08T21:43:31
I know that Black History Month is a US tradition, I still want to dedicate the month of February to telling the stories of Black and mixed race people in the country. If you are curious about some...
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Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir–Iceland’s Youngest Female Minister of Justice from 2021-01-28T13:56:56
It was such a pleasant surprise to have Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, the Minister of Justice in Iceland, as my guest this week. She leads quite a busy life as a Parliamentarian and Minister, and ...
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Gógó Starr on the Evolution of Drag Culture in Iceland–Ep. 85 from 2021-01-24T11:52:20
Gógó Starr is an Icelandic drag queen that is well known in the country. Gógó made history by being the first ever drag queen fjallkonan, or woman of the mountains, which is a symbol of the Iceland...
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A Pioneering&Inspiring Human Rights Lawyer in Iceland from 2021-01-16T08:34:59
Claudia Ashanie Wilson is a human rights lawyer and activist who moved from her home country Jamaica to Iceland in 2001. When Claudia came to Iceland she didn’t speak Icelandic nor had she previous...
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The Battle to Protect Iceland’s Fragile&Beautiful Nature–Ep. 83 from 2021-01-11T13:00
To kick off the new year, I'm sharing my interview with Andri Snær Magnason, an award-winning author, environmental activist and director. He has been fighting to protect Iceland's beautiful natur...
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A Modern Twist on Icelandic Christmas&New Year Traditions from 2020-12-25T09:58:36
The Icelandic Christmas season is so much fun. Well, it’s normally a lot of fun but we are doing the best to enjoy it even though COVID is keeping many of us from our loved ones. While I have done ...
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The Fun&Quickly Growing Tradition of Craft Christmas Beers in Iceland from 2020-12-20T04:13:12
Because I’m very much in the holiday spirit, I'm dedicating the next two episodes, this one included, to Christmas related content in Iceland. Today, I have a special guest that has been on the sho...
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From Enduring Racism to Being Crowned Miss Universe Iceland 2019 from 2020-12-11T19:54:06
I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Birta Abiba Þórhallsdóttir, who was crowned Miss Universe Iceland in 2019. Normally, I don’t follow beauty pageants, regardless of if it is in the US or...
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Inside the Disturbing Klaustur Scandal that Shocked Iceland from 2020-12-02T18:55:23
Back in December of 2018, Bára Halldórsdóttir outed herself as the whistleblower of the Klaustur Bar Scandal. During this podcast episode, I sit down with Bára to talk about how the scandal unfolde...
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Win a Handmade Icelandic Sweater&Hear a Big Announcement! from 2020-11-19T18:56:36
This might be a short episode but it is very special because I have two big announcements! As you can tell from the title of the episode, one of the announcements is that I’m giving away a handmade...
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Gunnar’s Spectacular Journey From A Stressful Job to Exploring Iceland from 2020-11-15T16:11:18
Gunnar Freyr, a talented Icelandic photographer and videographer, makes a living traveling around Iceland, and sometimes Greenland. On Instagram he is known as Icelandic_explorer and has over 360,0...
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Nichole’s Journey From Cleaning Floors to Being in Icelandic Parliament from 2020-10-29T16:31:50
Nichole Leigh Mosty is an American that moved to Iceland in 1999. During our chat, we talk about the challenges she faced when she first moved and her experience being the first woman of foreign or...
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Elisa’s Big Move from the Netherlands to Iceland&Living on a Horse Farm from 2020-10-25T16:30:22
Elisa is originally from the Netherlands. After falling in love with Iceland during a vacation many years ago, she decided to quit her career in media in her home country and move to the land of f...
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What’s Driving Young Icelanders to Move to the Countryside? from 2020-10-06T22:07:42
Halla Ólafsdóttir, a young Icelander, shares with me why she feels that people in her generation are moving away from the Reykjavík area in favor of the countryside. Halla has a BA degree in Ic...
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Mugison–Icelandic Musician on His Unusual Childhood, Success&the Evolution of his Music from 2020-09-16T20:26:23
This week, I share the fun chat I had with Mugison, a talented Icelandic artist that has been making waves on a local and global scale. We talked about the time he spent living in Africa as a child...
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Tyler Wacker’s Epic 8-Month Cycling Journey from California to Iceland from 2020-09-06T20:59:10
Tyler Wacker embarked on an incredible cycling journey from California to Ísafjörður in the Westfjords. For those of you who don't follow me on Instagram, I am currently in Ísafjörður taking Icela...
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Satu Rämö on the Fascinating Differences Between Finland and Iceland from 2020-08-29T10:18:31
Satu Rämö was born and raised in Finland, but has been living in Iceland for almost 20 years. She shares a lot about her life in Iceland with Finnish people and she has a huge following in Finland....
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LK Bertram on the Life of Icelanders that Emigrated to Canada in the 1800s from 2020-08-23T21:38:47
During this week's episode, I spoke with LK Bertram about the very large emigration of Icelanders to Canada in the 1800s. LK Bertram is the author of The Viking Immigrants: Icelandic North Amer...
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Geologist, Helga Krístin, Explains Why Icelandic Landscapes Are Unique from 2020-08-15T22:50:02
This week I chatted with Icelandic Geology expert Helga Kristín Torfadóttir. She is currently pursuing her PhD in volcanology and petrology, with a focus on structures of magma chambers. Additional...
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James McDaniel on Being a Horticulturist in Iceland–Ep. 68 from 2020-08-05T22:29:09
This week I had the pleasure of chatting with James McDaniel about Horticulture in Iceland. For anyone that is not familiar with that word, horticulture is the art or practice of garden cultivation...
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Celebrating 4 Years of Living in Iceland&a Special Announcement: Ep.–67 from 2020-07-27T22:51:56
June 2020 marked the 4th year of me living in Iceland and the 2nd year anniversary of the podcast. I think that with all that is going on in the world right now, I found myself reflecting on how m...
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Dr. Kristín Loftsdóttir on Racism, Nordic Exceptionalism&Whiteness in Iceland–Ep. 66 from 2020-07-17T12:28:12
I had the pleasure to speak with Kristín Loftsdóttir, a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Iceland. Her research has focused on migration, whiteness, gender, racism, Nordic exceptional...
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Being a Black American in Iceland&The Country’s Reaction to the Murder of George Floyd–Ep. 65 from 2020-07-09T12:48:55
This week's episode is focused on giving you some insight into my experience as a Black American female expat in Iceland. Along with that, I share how Iceland has responded to the gruesome killing ...
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U.S. Expats in Iceland: Views on Moving, Racism&Current Events–Ep. 64 from 2020-06-15T18:17:46
Lydia and Jonas are fellow U.S. expats in Iceland that host their own podcast called “The Raisin at the Hot Dog’s End”. Lydia is a writer and artist, and Jonas is a writer and translator. As you l...
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This is How Iceland Flattened the COVID-19 Curve from 2020-05-31T17:27:58
This week’s episode is an update that details how Iceland has successfully flattened the COVID-19 curve. On April 1st, I published a podcast episode that detailed the steps Iceland took after autho...
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Axlar-Björn, Iceland’s Only Serial Killer: Ep.62 from 2020-05-13T06:33:13
I know this seems like a really random topic but I have been fascinated by this story ever since I learned about Björn Pétursson (Axlar-Björn) some months ago. The Iceland we know of today has been...
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Life on the NATO Base in Iceland during the’90s–Interview with Mike Dell: Ep. 61 from 2020-05-06T05:01
This week I am sharing the lovely chat I had with Mike Dell. He is a former U.S. Air Force officer that was stationed in Iceland during the 1990s. We talked about what it was like for him to live i...
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How An Icelandic Herbalist is Empowering Refugees–Interview with Anna Rósa Róbertsdóttir: Ep. 60 from 2020-04-21T05:00
I had the pleasure of sitting down with the awesome and very knowledgeable Icelandic herbalist Anna Rósa Róbertsdóttir. She specializes in the use of Icelandic medicinal herbs and has been providin...
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Sæþór Randalsson on Politics&Society in Iceland vs the U.S.–Ep. 59 from 2020-04-10T21:33:58
After posting in the Away From Home: Living in Iceland Facebook group that I was looking to speak to expats in Iceland about a variety of topics, I received a decent amount of responses. One of tho...
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WOW Air: The Icelandic Airline’s Fast Rise&Early Demise–Ep. 58 from 2020-04-01T21:26:58
It is a little hard to believe that it is almost the one year anniversary of the bankruptcy of Wow Air. This low cost Icelandic airline went bust on March 28th, 2019. On that date last year, everyo...
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Coronavirus in Iceland: How it Spread&What is Being Done About It–Ep. 57 from 2020-04-01T21:24:53
A few days ago I posted on the All Things Iceland Instagram and Facebook pages that I do plan to give a rundown of how the Coronavirus is spreading in Iceland and what the government has been doing...
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Gísli Pálsson–Icelandic Anthropologist, Professor&Author: Ep. 56 from 2020-04-01T21:21:37
I had the pleasure of interviewing Gísli Pálsson for this episode of the podcast in his office at the University of Iceland. He recently retired, but he has served as a professor and Director of I...
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All About Icelandic Sheep: Ep. 55 from 2020-04-01T21:12:55
Icelandic sheep are a mix of adorable and fascinating. During the summer, you can find them roaming freely around the country. For months they are on what seems like the ultimate Icelandic summer v...
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The Icelandic Education System: Interview with Arnór Guðmundsson–Ep. 54 from 2020-02-08T19:11:34
To get a better understanding of the Icelandic education system, I sat down with Arnór Guðmundsson for this episode of the All Things Iceland podcast. In his role as the Director of the Directorate...
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Top 10 Iceland News Stories of 2019–Ep. 53 from 2020-02-08T18:58:05
When people think of Iceland, they have images of beautiful landscapes, sheep, the northern lights, and glaciers. Many are unaware of the scandals, corruption, and overall fascinating events show ...
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Life on a Sheep Farm with Pálína Axelsdóttir Njarðvík: Ep. 52 from 2020-02-08T18:39:46
The Icelandic sheep farm is pretty much as old as the country because the first settlers from Norway in the 9th and 10 centuries brought sheep with them. As a native New Yorker that was completely ...
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Every Single Word in Icelandic: Interview with Eunsan Huh–Ep.51 from 2019-12-25T18:17:45
I had the pleasure of chatting with Eunsan Huh, the awesome creator of the popular Instagram account, @EverySingleWordinIcelandic. On her account, you will find Icelandic words that she has illustr...
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Kári Stefánsson–Icelandic Pioneer in Human Genetics: Ep. 50 from 2019-12-24T18:17:45
For episode fifty of the All Things Iceland podcast, I interviewed Kári Stefánsson, an Icelandic neurologist who is also the founder and CEO of deCode genetics. deCode is a biopharmaceutical compan...
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Hallveig Rúnarsdóttir: An Award Winning Icelandic Singer–Ep. 49 from 2019-12-23T18:17:45
Hallveig has won the Classical Singer of the year at the Icelandic Music awards twice and has been nominated three more times. Additionally, she has twice won the Singer of the Year for the Gríman,...
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Celebrating the 1st Year of the All Things Iceland Podcast- Ep.48 from 2019-12-22T18:17:45
Today is a very special episode because in June of 2018, I launched the All Things Iceland podcast. A full year later, there are 47 episodes (48 if you include this one) and more than 60,000 downlo...
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Althingi–Icelandic Government&Politics From Creation to Present Day: Ep. 47 from 2019-12-07T18:17:45
The history of the Icelandic government, also known as Alþingi (pronounced"Althingi"), dates back to the 900s. This episode breaks down the evolution of the government in this country from the very...
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Ásatrú–Iceland's Fastest Growing Non-Christian Religion from 2019-12-07T18:17:45
Ásatrú, an Old Norse paganism, has become the fastest growing non-Christian religion in Iceland. When most people think of this country, religion is not normally what pops into their minds. However...
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Reykjanes Peninsula–What to See&Do In Iceland’s 2nd UNESCO Geopark: Ep. 45 from 2019-12-07T18:17:45
After most visitors to Iceland arrive at Keflavik international airport, they quickly grab their bags and set their sights on traveling to downtown Reykjavík. Unfortunately, the don't give any thou...
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Hélène Magnússon–The Icelandic Knitter: Ep. 44 from 2019-12-07T18:17:45
Hélène Magnússon is a very talented and passionate knitter living and working in Iceland. She is well known in the knitting world as the Icelandic knitter. While she originally hails from France, ...
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Andri Snær Magnason, Award Winning Icelandic Author: Part 2–Ep. 43 from 2019-12-07T18:17:45
During this part of the interview, Andri provides some great insight into the current literature landscape in Iceland and the impact of literature from this country on the world. We start off this...
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Andri Snær Magnason, Award Winning Icelandic Author: Part 1–Ep. 42 from 2019-12-07T18:17:45
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Andri Snær Magnason, an award winning writer of novels, poetry, plays and films. He is also a very active environmental activist. We chatted about his fasci...
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10 Popular Icelandic Foods to Try While Visiting–Ep. 25 from 2019-12-07T18:17:42
This episode might be short but it gives you a good overview of Icelandic foods to try while in Iceland. Before I jump into this list, I have to inform you that I have been a plant based eater, usu...
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Icelandic Food Culture: From the Middle Ages to Modern Cuisine–Ep. 28 from 2019-12-07T18:17:42
Icelandic food culture is deeply rooted in Scandinavian cuisine. As I mentioned in the"Brief History of the Icelandic language"episode, Iceland was settled mostly by farmers from Norway along with ...
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Useful Icelandic Words&Phrases for Visitors&Language Learners–Ep. 27 from 2019-12-07T18:17:42
Even though, English is widely spoken in Iceland, I think these words and phrases will certainly come in handy if you plan to visit or if you already live here and want to learn the language. Even...
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How To Prepare For A Trip to Iceland–Ep. 26 from 2019-12-07T18:17:42
If you are planning a trip to Iceland at any time in the future, this episode of the All Things Iceland podcast will arm you with useful facts and tips that will make your preparation much smoother...
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Iceland's 13 Yule Lads: Ep.24–All Things Iceland Podcast from 2019-12-07T18:17:42
In the last episode, I went over Iceland’s noteworthy traditions, holidays and celebrations. I recommend checking it out, if you haven’t already. This week, I am expanding on the Christmas holiday ...
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Icelandic Holidays, Celebrations&Traditions–Ep.23 from 2019-12-07T18:17:42
Because the holiday season is right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share the list of Icelandic holidays and traditions they celebrate throughout the year. Some of the traditions mi...
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Jón Gnarr on Being a Political Tourist&Spreading Empathy in Iceland:Part 3–Ep.22 from 2019-12-07T18:17:42
This is the 3rd and final part of my interview with Jón Gnarr, Iceland’s funniest and most famous Mayor. If you haven’t listened to part 1 and part 2 of this interview, I recommend that you do beca...
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Andie Fontaine : The News Editor of The Reykjavík Grapevine–Ep. 41 from 2019-12-07T18:17:42
To kick off my comeback to podcasting, I am sharing an awesome interview I did with Andie Fontaine, the News Editor of The Reykjavík Grapevine. Andie is originally from Baltimore. They have been li...
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The Rich History of Icelandic Literature&Culture–Ep. 40 from 2019-12-07T18:17:42
During this week's episode, I give an overview of the rich history of Icelandic literature and culture. Before I jump in, I have two announcements. Two Important AnnouncementsThe first is t...
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Icelandic Real Estate: Buying&Renting Homes in Reykjavík–Ep. 39 from 2019-12-07T18:17:42
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Diðrik Stefánsson, a realtor in Reykjavík, to talk about the real estate market in Iceland. His nickname is Diddi and that is how I refer to him during the i...
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Game of Thrones: Where Scenes Were Filmed in Iceland–Ep. 38 from 2019-12-07T18:17:42
In anticipation of the season 8 premiere for Game of Thrones on April 14th, I have decided to dedicate this episode to sharing the location of where the scenes for the show were filmed in Iceland. ...
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Akureyri: The Capital of Northern Iceland–Ep. 37 from 2019-12-07T18:17:42
Akureyri, also known as the capital of the north in Iceland, is the fourth largest municipality in Iceland. Reykjavík, Hafnarfjörður and Kopavogur are larger. This town of about 18,500 people is sm...
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The Cod Wars: Iceland vs Britain–Ep.36 from 2019-12-07T18:17:42
While Iceland is not known for getting involved in wars, the country found itself in a territorial battle with Britain. The disputes are called the Cod Wars and they lasted for almost 20 years. ...
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Iceland's Hidden People&Mythical Beings–Ep. 35 from 2019-12-07T18:17:42
Many people think that the hidden people in the land of fire and ice are just elves. However, hidden people actually includes the many different types of beings that are rarely, if ever, seen here....
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Moving&Adjusting to Living in Iceland–My Personal Experience–Ep. 34 from 2019-12-07T18:17:42
This week is a bit different than my normal episodes because I am going to share why I moved to Iceland. I get this question a lot, mainly because I was born and raised in NYC. People find it very ...
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Ingólfur Arnarson–The Founder of Reykjavík–Ep. 33 from 2019-12-07T18:17:42
Gleðilegt nýtt ár!!! Happy New Year. Because the new year can feel like the time for new beginnings, I know 2019 does for me, I thought it would be fun to talk about the person who founded Reykjaví...
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How to Ring in The New Year Icelandic Style–Ep. 32 from 2019-12-07T18:17:42
Now that some of the major Christmas events are over, Icelandic people are gearing up for the New Year. While I did talk about how amazing it is to celebrate the New Year in Iceland in episode 23, ...
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16 Christmas Activities to Do While Visiting Iceland–Ep. 31 from 2019-12-07T18:17:42
Christmas in Iceland is a lovely time. Everyone is merry and there are lots of fun events happening. I purposefully decided not to include Christmas activities that not holiday related on this list...
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Halldór Laxness–Iceland's Nobel Prize Winner for Literature from 2019-12-07T18:17:42
As I have mentioned in previous episodes, literature plays a big role in Icelandic society. Halldór’s nobel prize for his literature about Icelandic society is something that Icelandic people are v...
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Iceland's Unique&Strict Naming Traditions–Ep. 29 from 2019-12-07T18:17:42
Icelandic names can be difficult to pronounce, spell and understand when being spoken, especially for someone that doesn’t know the language. Even though, Icelandic people are pretty laid back abou...
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History of the Icelandic Language: A Brief Overview–EP2 from 2019-12-07T18:17:41
How the Icelandic Language Came to Be The history of the Icelandic language dates all the way back to the 9th century, when settlers, mostly from Norway, came to live in Iceland. What was spoken at...
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6 Reasons Why Iceland is Popular–Part 1–EP3 from 2019-12-07T18:17:41
Iceland is popular now but before 2010, hardly anyone came to see this spectacular place. It is fascinating now that you can't find a"must-see"destination list without this amazing country being f...
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6 Reasons Why is Iceland so Popular–Part 2–Ep 4 from 2019-12-07T18:17:41
As I mentioned in part one of the"6 Reasons Why Iceland is so Popular"episode, this amazing country has many reasons for why people are flocking to it. In this episode, I share my final three out o...
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How to Survive an Icelandic Winter–Ep5 from 2019-12-07T18:17:41
During this episode of All Things Iceland, I give you the low down on what you can expect during an Icelandic winter. While long, dark winter nights can sound awful, you can easily survive it by k...
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Summer in Iceland: All You Need To Know–Ep6 from 2019-12-07T18:17:41
When does summer in Iceland start? While most Icelandic people agree that the weather is more"summery"in June, the beginning of summer in Iceland is officially celebrated on the first Thursday afte...
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Is the South Coast of Iceland Worth Visiting? Ep.8 from 2019-12-07T18:17:41
Besides the Reykjavík area, the South Coast of Iceland is by far the most popular part of the country that is featured on social media, blogs and in one of Justin Bieber’s music videos. People from...
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Aldís Amah on Growing Up Biracial in Iceland–Ep18 from 2019-12-07T18:17:41
Aldís Amah Hamilton, who is half African American and half Icelandic, shares what it is like living in Iceland as a person of color. Aldís and her friend were the first people of color in the count...
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Laki Volcano Eruption–Devastating Effects in Iceland&Around the World- Ep17 from 2019-12-07T18:17:41
Iceland is home to 130 volcanoes and as of today, 30 of them are active. While the country has experienced 13 eruptions since it was settled in AD 874, none has been as devastating as the Laki eru...
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Politics&the Pirate Party with Iceland’s Youngest President of City Council: Part 3 – Ep16 from 2019-12-07T18:17:41
This is the third and final part of my interview with Iceland's youngest President of City Council, Dóra Björt Guðjónsdóttir. If you haven’t listened to part 1 and part 2 yet, I highly recommend th...
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Politics&the Pirate Party with Iceland’s Youngest President of City Council: Part 2 – Ep15 from 2019-12-07T18:17:41
During part 2 of the interview that I did with Dóra Björt Guðjónsdóttir, Iceland’s youngest President of the Reykjavík City Council, she reveals even more details about Icelandic society that are u...
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Alda Sigmundsdóttir: A Deeper Look into Icelandic Society: Part 2–EP13 from 2019-12-07T18:17:41
During part 2 of my interview with Alda Sigmundsdóttir, an Icelandic author and journalist that has her thumb on the pulse of Icelandic society, Alda shares some eye opening information. Alda talks...
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A Deeper Look into Icelandic Society with Alda Sigmundsdóttir: Part 1–Ep12 from 2019-12-07T18:17:41
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to chat with Alda Sigmundsdóttir, an Icelandic author and journalist that has her thumb on the pulse of Icelandic society. Even though Alda was born in Icela...
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The Rise of Yoga in Iceland–A Conversation with Baddý Hinriksdóttir–Ep.11 from 2019-12-07T18:17:41
I had the pleasure of chatting with Bjarney"Baddý"Hinriksdóttir, a yoga instructor and yoga studio owner in downtown Reykjavík about yoga in Iceland. Like many Western countries, Iceland has seen a...
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The State of Mental Health Care in Iceland with Dr. Gunnar Ingólfsson–Ep.10 from 2019-12-07T18:17:41
For episode 10 of the All Things Iceland podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Gunnar Örn Ingólfsson, a practicing psychologist in Iceland. We spoke about the state of mental health car...
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Fascinating Birds Found in Iceland with Dr. Mummi Gudmundsson–Ep.9 from 2019-12-07T18:17:41
I had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Guðmundur A. Guðmundsson, who has a MSc and PhD degree in Ecology, and is a researcher at the Icelandic Institute of Natural History. During the interview you...
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Jón Gnarr on Using Taoism&Judo Tactics While Being Mayor of Reykjavík: Part 2–Ep.21 from 2019-12-07T18:17:41
This is the second of a three part interview that I did with Jón Gnarr, Iceland’s funniest and most famous Mayor of Reykjavík. If you haven’t listened to part 1 of this interview, I highly recommen...
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Jón Gnarr on Politics, Polar Bears&Being Mayor of Reykjavík, Iceland from 2019-12-07T18:17:41
I had the pleasure of interviewing Jón Gnarr, Iceland’s most famous and funniest Mayor. Jón became Mayor of Reykjavík not long after Iceland’s economic crash in 2008. His victory was just as shock...
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Icelandic Beer History&Culture with Óli the Brewmaster–Ep19 from 2019-12-07T18:17:41
My love of delicious beer and curiosity about Iceland blended together perfectly when I sat down to chat with Óli, the brewmaster at Ægisgarður brewery. While there are bigger and well known brewer...
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Jesse Byock Interview: Author of the Viking Language Series–EP1 from 2019-12-07T18:17:39
I had the pleasure of interviewing Jesse Byock, professor of Old Norse and Medieval Scandinavian Studies at UCLA and Háskóli Íslands for the All Things Iceland Podcast. We sat down in his lovely ap...
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Episode 01: Idea To Execution from 2018-12-07T19:27:41
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which w...
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Episode 03: Advanced Roasting Tips from 2018-12-07T19:26:53
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which w...
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