Send a text Hello, Friends – and welcome back! We’re so glad to have you here with us again. In this episode, we’re exploring some of the more unique – and sometimes downright quirky – customs in Icelandic culture. You might already know the classic fun fact: Iceland is green, and Greenland is ice. But did you know that naming your child in Iceland is an entirely different process compared to most places? We’ll dive into that fascinating tradition, along with a few other cultural gems tha...
Sep 14, 2025
30 min
Send a text Hello Friends! In this episode, I talk about being aware of your surroundings. Especially in crowded tourist areas. When my wife and I travel we try hard not to look like tourists. Sometimes you just can't help it. You are what you are. There's no need to be afraid. Just be aware. That's your best line of defense against unscrupulous petit thieves. I'll also be talking about summer, when to visit and what to bring. I made a list of what to bring basics. ICELAN...
Apr 17, 2025
46 min
Send a text Hello Friends! I'm back to talk to you about spring's arrival here. The days are getting longer, the birds are starting to make their yearly trek back. The weather is getting warmer. I'm so excited! January marks the end of Christmas and the start of the winter celebrations that are happening in January, February and March. I'll be talking about those events. I have great news. I am officially a licensed and insured Day tour provider and I can offer day tour packages t...
Mar 24, 2025
41 min
Send a text Hello Friends! I'm talking about where we are in the tour season, northern lights in September. I'm also touching on Rettir this is the gathering of sheep and horses after they've been roaming free in the countryside since May. Rettir is also the name of the corral used to sort the sheep/horses to their respective owners. If you want participate, the best way is to plan it way in advance, maybe the year prior. It is very popular for people to come and want to participa...
Mar 24, 2025
31 min
Send a text Hello Friends! Christmas in Iceland is really special. From the food, people, decorations and folklore. If you're coming to Iceland in December, you'll be delighted to know that Iceland is the best place in world to be. Christmas here brings me to a special place in my mind when I was a kid and this time of year was truly magical. Enjoy the episode and I´ll explain why Iceland has not one but thirteen Santa Clauses Or Jólasveinarnir as it is in Icelandic. New Year's Eve and ...
Mar 24, 2025
41 min
Send a text In this Episode, I'm chopping up some facts about Iceland I hope you'll find fun like eating ice cream behind the wheel of an automobile, dating your own family, the confusion with Icelandic last names, Elves, Icelandic animals and more. Thanks for listening and hope to see you all in Iceland! The Icelandic Search and Rescue teams and the Red Cross will never turn down your help. If you want to help go to one or both of the links below. Thank you for listening Thank you fo...
Jun 5, 2024
29 min
Send a text Hello Friends! Happy Summer! Summer is here. Officially. We will see the real summer weather in the next couple of months, but now the low temps are well above freezing and the highs are 10-12C/ 50-55F Which to me is great weather. Humidity is low so these temps feel warmer. Everything hasn't turned completely green yet, but it is soon to be here. Let's talk about northern lights and how it the rest of Europe and North America just got a taste of what we experi...
May 14, 2024
22 min
Send a text Hello Friends! In this episode I talk about being safe when coming to Iceland. There is so much to see and so many places to go. It's easy to be distracted by the intoxicating beauty of this wonderful country. I'll be speaking to common sense and being focused on being safe. New Yorkers know that not walking through Central Park at night is common sense. Here, getting your vehicle or yourself out of the road before taking a photo is/should be common sense. Heeding waring sig...
Mar 4, 2024
36 min
Send a text The Icelandic Rock ´n´Roll Museum opened in 2014. Of the thousands of famous and world famous Icelandic musicians, many are exhibited here. Shout out to the musicians that are not featured yet! When you come to Iceland make sure to put this museum at the top of your list. All musical genre are represented here. Whatever kind of music you like, there's an Icelandic band or musician that plays it. In this episode, I go over the highlights of my visit and my hope is that...
Jan 29, 2024
15 min
Send a text Hello Friends! It's time for an update as to what's going on with the volcano and what to expect going forward. Since the prior podcast we've had an eruption, the winter solstice, 25 days of Christmas (I think I said 26 on the pod) 12 leading up to and 12 going out until the 6th of January ( Plus Christmas Day itself) and New Year's Eve celebration. I'll be talking about all of that and a little more. The Icelandic Search and Rescue teams and the Red...
Jan 12, 2024
21 min
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