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Auður Jónsdóttir - Influential Icelandic Author of her generation - All Things Iceland

One of the Most Influential Icelandic Authors of Her Generation – Auður Jónsdóttir

October 24, 2022 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes, Interviews 0 Comments

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 frankness and humor. She won the Icelandic Literary Prize for The People in the Basement and the Icelandic Women’s Literature Prize for Secretaries…

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7 Dangerous Mistakes Tourists Make While Driving in Iceland

October 20, 2022 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes 34:23 0 Comments

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 aren’t things that visitors to the country need to keep in mind when traveling around the country. Unfortunately, there are mistakes made by…

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What I Love & Hate About Learning Icelandic

October 3, 2022 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes, Icelandic, Language 0 Comments

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 the most“ and what I “strongly dislike“. So, just take those words with a big grain salt….

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How & Where to See The Northern Lights in Iceland

September 23, 2022 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes 22:56 0 Comments

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. While it is possible to take a tour to see them, I am a big fan of seeing them on my own. I’ll…

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How to Drive on F-Roads in Iceland: Everything to Know

August 30, 2022 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes, Destinations 33:08 0 Comments

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 on these roads are often challenging and can even be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing.  I hit on this…

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7 Must-See Places in North Iceland: The Diamond Circle

August 26, 2022 Jewells Chambers Adventure, All Things Iceland Episodes, Places to Visit 29:49 0 Comments

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. If you’re not familiar with north Iceland, there is a route up there called the Diamond Circle. If you…

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5 Ways USA Culture Confuses Icelanders

August 21, 2022 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes, Culture 19:23 0 Comments

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 post, I’m pointing out 5 things about USA culture that confuses Icelanders. These are things I’ve specifically been asked by Icelanders…

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How to Visit Hveradalir – A Geothermal Gem in the Icelandic Highlands

August 13, 2022 Jewells Chambers Adventure, All Things Iceland Episodes, Destinations, Places to Visit 22:37 0 Comments

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 unpaved, rough and often require you to cross rivers. I’m planning to do a whole episode on F-roads because it’s important to understand how…

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A New Volcanic Eruption Has Started in Iceland

August 3, 2022 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes 4:53 0 Comments

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 people or towns. Well, that is the current situation. The authorities are constantly monitoring the site. People have been…

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The Ultimate Guide to Renting a Car in Iceland

July 31, 2022 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes, Travel Tips 1:08:19 0 Comments

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 there are so many things you need to keep in mind. For links or additional information,…

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