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Jewells Chambers

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Jewells is a native New Yorker that fell in love with an Icelander and now lives in one of the most fascinating countries in the world. As the host of the All Things Iceland podcast, she shares about Icelandic culture, history, language and nature. When she is not making podcast episodes or YouTube videos, you can find her attempting to speak in Icelandic, hiking up mountains, reading books and spending time with her family.

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Exploring Iceland by Bike: Búi Aðalsteinsson Shares Insider Tips

September 25, 2024 Jewells Chambers 57:14 0 Comments

Learn about cycling culture, different routes, races, and more from Búi Aðalsteinsson, an Icelandic cycling enthusiast and podcast host. About Búi Aðalsteinsson Búi Aðalsteinsson is a designer and has run the design studio Grallaragerðin since 2016, alongside various other jobs, he currently works at the Department of Service and Innovation at the City of Reykjavík….

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The Trolls Who Almost Changed Iceland’s Geography – Folklore Friday

September 20, 2024 Jewells Chambers 6:38 0 Comments

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. Why Trolls Tried to Make the Westfjords of Iceland an Island Centuries ago, in the wild and rugged land of Iceland, three mischievous trolls hatched a plan to reshape the landscape forever. Their goal? To…

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The Hidden Treasure Behind Skógafoss Waterfall – Folklore Friday

September 13, 2024 Jewells Chambers 9:11 0 Comments

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. Where is there treasure behind Skógafoss waterfall? In Icelandic Legends and Fairy Tales, 1862-64, Jón Árnason (1819–1888) added more details to the story of Þrasi Þórólfsson in Skógar. It is said that Þrasi buried a…

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When a Plague & Zombies Struck in Iceland – Folklore Friday

September 6, 2024 Jewells Chambers 10:37 0 Comments

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. A Plague Sent Sorcerers int Hiding When a plague ravaged Iceland in the 15th century, eighteen sorcerers formed a desperate alliance, fleeing to the remote Vestmannaeyjar Islands (Westman Islands) to escape its deadly grip. They…

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Why Iceland Has Suspended Ice Cave Tours in Vatnajökull National Park

September 4, 2024 Jewells Chambers 15:40 0 Comments

Recently a horrific accident in an ice cave resulted in a tragedy that has rocked the Icelandic tourism industry. After international news sources picked up this incident, many potential visitors have expressed worry about whether they should ever go into an ice cave. I’m going to share what has been reported in Iceland, action being…

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An Icelandic Canyon Named After a Giantess – Folklore Friday

August 30, 2024 Jewells Chambers 6:21 1 Comment

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. A Tale of How a Canyon is named after a Giantess Kolugljúfur Canyon gets its name from the legendary giantess Kola, who made her home on a ledge within the gorge. According to local folklore,…

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A Massive Sea Monster Disguised as an Island – Folklore Friday

August 23, 2024 Jewells Chambers 6:08 0 Comments

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. An Icelandic Saga that Mentions the Lyngbakur The Saga of Örvar-Oddur from the 13th or 14th century mentions the Lyngbakur. In part of the saga, Oddur is seeing vengeance against Ögmundur Flóki (sometimes referred to…

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The Raven Protector – Folklore Friday

August 16, 2024 Jewells Chambers 9:43 0 Comments

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. A Tyrant Farm Owner Long ago, in the northern reaches of Iceland, there was a farmstead called Skíðastaðir, where a wealthy farmer ruled with an iron fist. His wealth was immense, and he had many…

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Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland – Response Episode 5

August 14, 2024 Jewells Chambers 30:41 0 Comments

This is the fourth episode for my segment “Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland”. Thank you to everyone who sent in questions. If you would like to submit a question, please use this link. You can check out previous episodes on Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland here. If you have questions that are specifically for an…

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The Troll Woman & The Lazy Wife – Folklore Friday

August 9, 2024 Jewells Chambers 8:14 0 Comments

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. The Lazy Farmer’s Wife Many centuries ago, a hard working farmer that lived below the Eyjafjöll mountains in South Iceland married a young woman. To his surprise and dismay, he found out after their marriage…

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Jewells Chambers

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Exploring Iceland by Bike: Búi Aðalsteinsson Shares Insider Tips

The Trolls Who Almost Changed Iceland’s Geography – Folklore Friday

The Hidden Treasure Behind Skógafoss Waterfall – Folklore Friday

When a Plague & Zombies Struck in Iceland – Folklore Friday

Why Iceland Has Suspended Ice Cave Tours in Vatnajökull National Park

An Icelandic Canyon Named After a Giantess – Folklore Friday

A Massive Sea Monster Disguised as an Island – Folklore Friday

The Raven Protector – Folklore Friday

Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland – Response Episode 5

The Troll Woman & The Lazy Wife – Folklore Friday

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