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Feb 8, 2024 volcanic eruption

An Early Morning Volcanic Eruption Cuts Off Hot Water

February 8, 2024 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes 9:13 0 Comments

In the early hours of February 8th, a volcanic eruption north of Grindavik, not far from the famed Blue Lagoon, marked the third eruption since December, igniting concerns among locals and authorities. With the eruption’s intensity waning by the evening, experts from the Icelandic Met Office suggest this latest upheaval might be fizzling out. Yet,…

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Hallgrímskirkja Church: Reykjavík’s Iconic Architectural Marvel

February 6, 2024 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes, Culture, Places to Visit, Travel Tips 16:49 0 Comments

One of Iceland’s most iconic and breathtaking landmarks is Hallgrímskirkja church. This isn’t just any church; it’s a symbol of Icelandic identity, a fusion of history, and a beautiful architectural design that speaks volumes about the island’s unique character. Later on, in my random fact of the episode, I share who this church is named…

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Iceland’s Killer Shaggy Trout – Folklore Friday

February 2, 2024 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes, Folklore Friday 10:22 0 Comments

The tale about Shaggy Trout is one I learned from reading the lovely book “Meeting with Monsters: An Illustrated Guide to the Beasts of Iceland” by Jón Baldur Hlíðberg and Sigurður Ægisson. I’m summarizing bits of the story in this episode but it is really interesting to read about this fish and other creatures in…

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The Golden Circle: An Ultimate Itinerary on Iceland’s Most Popular Route

January 30, 2024 Jewells Chambers Adventure, All Things Iceland Episodes, Places to Visit, Travel Tips 31:56 0 Comments

Iceland, a land of fire and ice, offers a myriad of awesome routes for tourists to explore attractions, but none as well known as the Golden Circle. This popular tourist route is easily accessible from Reykjavik, and it encapsulates the raw beauty and geological marvels of Iceland. In this comprehensive guide, I will take you…

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The Drangey Island Devil – Folklore Friday

January 26, 2024 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes, Culture, Folklore Friday 8:22 0 Comments

In the North on Drangey Island is where this tale takes place. It’s said that a man went to hunt birds and collect eggs on the island. As soon as he stepped foot on the island, he dropped died. Guðmundur “The Good” Vs The Devil on Drangey Island Word got around about the sudden death…

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Iceland’s Dazzling Winter Lights Festival in Febraury

January 23, 2024 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes, Culture, Travel Tips 12:00 0 Comments

There are three main parts to the Winter Lights Festival – The Lights Trail, Museum Night, and Pool Night. I’ll explain each of them briefly and will provide a link where you can find out more about the 150 events going on during this festival where a number of artists participate. Ask Jewells Anything About…

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Pastor Vigfús’ Scary Encounters in East Iceland – Folklore Friday

January 19, 2024 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes, Culture, Destinations, Folklore Friday 14:42 0 Comments

Today, we’re diving into some intriguing Icelandic tales from East Iceland, specifically some tales from the life of Pastor Vigfús Benediktsson. Back in the 18th century, Vigfús found himself dealing with some pretty wild supernatural encounters. Luckily for him, some of the intuitive and resourceful women in his life were able to help him out…

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Iceland’s Latest Volcanic Eruption is Destroying a Small Town

January 15, 2024 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes 9:07 0 Comments

Unfortunately one of the worst case scenarios has happened in Grindavik when an eruption started this past Sunday early in the morning. Two fissures opened and one of them was right next to some houses. Everyone in Iceland and in many parts of the world who have heard about this have heavy hearts because we…

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The Evil Whale of West Iceland’s Hvalfjörður – Folklore Friday

January 12, 2024 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes, Culture, Folklore Friday 10:11 0 Comments

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series, where I am sharing fascinating stories from Icelandic folklore on Fridays throughout 2024. The Wrath of an Elf Woman Scorned Even though this story is based in West Iceland, it starts out on the Reykjanes Peninsula in a small village. A group of men ventured to…

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September in Iceland: Weather, Fun Activities & What to Expect

January 10, 2024 Jewells Chambers All Things Iceland Episodes, Months in Iceland, Places to Visit, Travel Tips 23:00 0 Comments

Visiting Iceland in September is an experience that combines the tail end of summer’s allure with the onset of autumn’s charm. Here’s what you can expect: Previous Episodes About Months in Iceland January in Iceland February in Iceland March in Iceland April in Iceland May in Iceland June in Iceland July in Iceland August in…

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