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Iceland Eruption update - All Things Iceland

Eruption in Iceland near Reykjavík – Updates on Ash, Lava & More

March 21, 2021 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes 13:24 0 Comments

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 specifically go over all the updates about the eruption so far. This includes when the eruption started, what authorities are saying about the ash expected, gas…

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Thousands of earthquakes and a possible volcanin eruption. Hear all about it on the All Things Iceland podcast

Thousands of Earthquakes & Bracing for a Volcanic Eruption

March 6, 2021 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes, Destinations, Iceland 21:23 2 Comments

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 Peninsula, the place where all the action might go down. Mainstream media in other countries have picked up the story,…

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María Thelma Smáradóttir on growing up Icelandic and Thai in Iceland on the All Things Iceland podcast

María Thelma on Growing Up & Living in Iceland as Thai & Icelandic

February 22, 2021 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes, Culture, Interviews 50:48 0 Comments

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 person of Asian descent to graduate from the Icelandic Academy of Arts in Drama. It was fascinating to hear how she…

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Mama Ghana on Coming to Iceland in 2002 – Ep: 87

February 8, 2021 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes, Culture, Interviews 1:05:19 0 Comments

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 awesome Icelandic Black history, I suggest watching my video about Hans Jonatan, Iceland’s first black citizen and…

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Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, Iceland's youngest Minister of Justice interview - All Things Iceland podcast

Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir – Iceland’s Youngest Female Minister of Justice

January 28, 2021 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes, Culture, History, Iceland, Interviews 46:37 0 Comments

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 it was great she was able to find time to chat. During the interview, Áslaug Arna shares the positives and negatives…

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Gógó Starr interview - One of Iceland's top Drag Queens - All Things Icleand Podcast

Gógó Starr on the Evolution of Drag Culture in Iceland – Ep. 85

January 24, 2021 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes, Culture, Iceland, Interviews 00:46:18 0 Comments

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 Icelandic nation and a very important part of the celebrations of Iceland’s independence. The celebration of the independence of…

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Icelandic Book giveaway of Andri Snær's books - All Things Iceland

Giveaway: Enter to Win One of Andri Snær’s Books!!

January 21, 2021 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes 0 Comments

I’m doing a giveaway of three of Andri Snær’s books, which are below. On Time & Water LoveStar The Story of the Blue Planet To enter win one of the books, all you have to do is the following: Rules to enter the Icelandic Book Giveaway: Leave a positive review for the All Things Iceland…

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Claudia Ashanie Wilson is a Iceland-based human rights lawyer that is a pioneer - All Things Iceland podcast

A Pioneering & Inspiring Human Rights Lawyer in Iceland

January 16, 2021 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes, Culture, Iceland, Interviews 01:12:45 4 Comments

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 been to law school. Through a lot of hard work, she became fluent in Icelandic. She received her Masters Degree in…

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Andri Snaer Magnason on the battle to protect Iceland's beautiful nature - All Things Iceland podcast

The Battle to Protect Iceland’s Fragile & Beautiful Nature – Ep. 83

January 11, 2021 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes, Culture, History, Interviews 01:33:42 0 Comments

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 nature. Andri Snær was on the show early on and it is great to have him back because so much has happened in his life since…

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Modern Icelandic Christmas & New Year traditions with Íris Stefanía Skúladótir

A Modern Twist on Icelandic Christmas & New Year Traditions

December 25, 2020 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes, Culture, History, Interviews 1:09:26 0 Comments

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 an episode about Icelandic Christmas way back in the day of the podcast, I wanted…

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