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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.

7 Wonderful Ways to Experience Christmas in Reykjavik, Iceland

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 shared 16 Christmas Activities to Do While Visiting Iceland on the podcast. While that list is still helpful, I wanted to…

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August in Iceland – Weather, Fun Things to Do & What to Expect

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 conditions What to wear/pack, what makes it worth it to visit during that month Some tips on driving in that time Top activities, and events that happen…

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Why Reykjavik, Iceland Banned Dogs & Now Cats Rule the City

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 around the city. These furry residents are not only tolerated but adored by the city’s human inhabitants. Please know that these are not…

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Icelandic Streets Torn Apart by Earthquakes & a Potential Eruption Looms

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. However, that doesn‘t mean damage has not been done. The tens of thousands of earthquakes in Grindavik have resulted in major cracks…

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Iceland’s Blue Lagoon Closes Due to a Possible Eruption

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 Lagoon and a neighboring town called Grindavík. Even though no one is certain an eruption will happen, land rising and tens of…

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Gunnuhver – A Haunted Hot Spring on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula

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 same area where the Blue Lagoon, the international airport, and our last eruption are located. It’s an area that most visitors never explore extensively and yet…

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Renting A Camper Van in Iceland: 6 Important Pros & Cons

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 possible pro and con, I think it will give you enough insight about the experience to help you decide if this…

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Iceland in July – Weather, Fun Things to Do & What to Expect

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 it to visit during that month, some tips on driving in that time, top activities, and events that happen annually during…

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Local Insider Tips for Visiting Iceland in Winter

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 wondering if winter is a good time for them to visit. When this episode is published, we are in autumn and winter…

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Enchanting Saenautasel Turf Houses in East Iceland’s Highlands

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. East Iceland has a lot of hidden gems, so don’t skip out on making time for this area. Get…

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