Great podcast if you would like to learn about Iceland, traveling and living there. I love the content that talks about things to do or history. I tend to skip the ones that get into the politics or social issues of Iceland as that’s not my interest. One minor criticism is she uses the word “Intense” on every episode. I don’t know if everything should be labeled as intense but it makes for a great drinking game.

As a former Nu Yawka and now Vegas local this podcast allows me to dream of going to Iceland. Its def on my bucket list. Thank q so much. Cheers!

This podcast is amazing. We essentially planned our trip around all of the advice Jewells provides. Highly recommend.

My family loved Iceland

I found the All Things Iceland podcast in the planning stage of our Iceland trip. Jewells does a great job teaching about the culture of Iceland. She has many practical tips about the logistics of traveling Iceland. We learned a lot about the best places to go, what to pack and how to navigate this magical country. Thanks to Jewells we had a great time on the Cat Tour with Your Friend in Reykjavik, Sky Lagoon, took a tour with Volcano Heli, enjoyed many sights along the South Coast and ate great vegan food. Keep up the great work!!

Very helpful podcast for preparing for a trip to Iceland. Jewells is entertaining and informative, and I was so glad I downloaded this show to listen to on my flight. Her packing list helped us grab what we needed at home before leaving and prevented us from having to pay the higher prices in Reykjavik. The only disappointment- not running into Jewells during my travels there!

I ran across Jewells podcast researching a future trip for Iceland. That quickly led to me binge listening to ALL episodes! Such a lovely relaxed speaking voice that makes it such a pleasure to listen too while learning a ton about Iceland. I really enjoy how current events are melded with folklore. And also the way you include what’s going on that month in regards to traveling around the area, the weather, etc. it’s made deciding when exactly I want to go easier to decide on. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion of Iceland!

I found “All Things Iceland” via TikTok and wasn’t aware there was a podcast until I started searching for content in anticipation of a trip I took to RVK in October 2023 (and started planning trip #2 before I left). Jewells chooses insightful topics and keeps listeners’ interested—and often fascinated. Her voice is soothing and enthusiastic at the same time.

We traveled to Iceland in January 2023 and this podcast was SO helpful! Jewells has a relaxed style that makes you feel as if she is sitting in your living room chatting about this beautiful country. Definitely listen to the podcasts on what to pack, and what each month is like in Iceland.

I’ve been interested in visiting Iceland for years and finally did it last January 2023 and fell in love-with the island! I’ve been 3x this year alone and hoping to spend time during every season. I listen to a lot of podcasts but somehow I missed this “gem” from Jewells! Pun intended! I’ve started listening from episode 1 and working my way forward and I am excited there are so many to enjoy! I am so impressed with Jewells’ language skills and love how she teaches a word every episode. As a fellow American from the East Coast I am inspired by her passion for such a beautiful and wonderful country. And maybe I’ll follow in her footsteps and move there too! Thanks Jewells for this wonderful podcast!

I binge-listened to several of Jewells’ podcasts to prepare for my recent trip to Iceland. The episodes with practical tips, such as for driving and avoiding tourist traps and expensive pitfalls, were incredibly useful. I significantly adjusted my packing list after listening to one of the episodes, and rented an insulated raincoat from IcelandCover using Jewell’s discount code, which worked out great. And the episodes about history, culture, and language helped me understand the place I was visiting beyond just the beautiful scenery. Listening to the podcast helped me feel less like a tourist and more like an informed visitor. Thanks, Jewells!

Jewells is truly a gem!! This podcast provides such great information for those who are planning a visit to Iceland and for those who are intrigued but haven’t planned a trip just yet. Each episode provides the listener with the important FYI and the podcast itself focuses on a multitude of topics from visiting during a specific month to historical information about Iceland. I’ve always wanted to visit Iceland and after seeing Jewells in a documentary I started following her on instagram and was so happy to find out that she had a podcast!! I listened to a handful of episodes and decided I couldn’t wait any longer and so earlier this week I booked my first solo trip to Iceland and will be visiting in about 6 weeks (first week in October). It is evident that Jewells loves the country and wants to provide potential visitors with relevant and helpful information so that others enjoy the beauty and wonder of the land of fire and ice. Thank you Jewells for all that you do!

The podcast is good and very interesting but Jewells uses a bizarre, whispery ASMR voice in many episodes which quickly becomes irritating and makes it impossible to focus on the actual content or even hear her words properly. I’m not sure why she uses this voice for the podcast yet uses a normal and audibly clear voice on her YouTube channel. If she addressed that issue, this would massively improve the podcast.

Jewells provides the best information about visiting and the local culture in Iceland. Great travel trips—both must know and little known facts. I did not know where to start when I planned our 9-day ring road trip and I am really glad I found this podcast. Forget the guidebooks, listen to this podcast instead!

We are currently on a 10 day trip to Iceland and I listened to this podcast religiously to help guide our itinerary. Love it !

We are planning a trip to Iceland this June. Jewell’s Podcast has been a tremendous wealth of information on Iceland, what to do in Iceland and what to expect. I am embarrassed I have not reviewed it before as I have even listening to all the episodes and the information is pertinent and fun!

Such a great resource for trip planning. And really interesting to learn more about the culture too!

We are heading to Iceland in 1 week (2/15/23) and this podcast has been so interesting and informative. Well done on all levels!!!

This is a must listen to podcast about Iceland a stunning island of fire and ice. My husband and I were lucky to find it in preparation for a visit. Jewells does a fabulous job sharing bite-sized cultural, practical, and language information about Iceland. We found it so informative, calming, and fun to listen to we’ve kept it in our regular circulation.

Appreciate the insiders perspective on all things, Iceland. My only recommendation would be to record your narrative a little bit louder. It’s kind of hard to hear you, despite having the volume all the way up. Thanks!

I was just recommending this series to a friend (and I’ve recommended it to so many friends) and I only just notified I’ve never submitted a review before. I love this podcast and every episode is wonderful and helpful. Thank you.

Heading to Iceland next week and I’ve been binging so many helpful episodes. Not only have I walked away with knowledge, tips and tricks, but my excitement is heightened. Feeling as ready as I can be to enjoy this beautiful and unique destination with more insight into the history and character of the country.

Great info and Host his lovely. I used her code for renting a car and saved a lot of money. Thank You J.

A wonderful down to earth podcast for potential and current travelers to Iceland! I went to Iceland 7 years ago and wish I’d had this podcast then. Jewells is so relatable and does a wonderful job of painting a picture. She also does her research! We are planning another trip to other parts of the country and her episode on Akuryri got me even more excited for our journey. Can’t wait to keep listening before and during our journey. Thank you, Jewells!

The host meanders and is not able to focus conversations in interviews and then laughs so much constantly that it gets on your nerves like you are just hearing two random people on a bus talking about their boring lives

Jewells is awesome and has helped me out with her ‘All Things Iceland’ podcast and YouTube channels! I’ve really been enjoying her Yule Lad poems and hearing them in Icelandic is so beautiful. I plan to live in Iceland in a few years and these podcasts have helped me learn more about the wonderful Icelandic culture and the most important stuff I should know before I get there. Thank you Jewells and keep up the good work!

Listened to this podcast throughout my entire trip to Iceland. So helpful! I wouldn’t have gone to the Blue Lagoon if I hadn’t listened to this- and I loved it!!

I started out watching her YouTube channel and moved to the podcast. Very good information and ideas! Thank you Jewel

I’m planning a trip to Iceland in the near future, and this podcast is helping so much! Jewel is thoughtful and insightful, and I’m learning a lot about Icelandic culture from her in a respectful and fun way. Definitely worth a listen if you’re traveling there, or if you’re interested in different cultures.

Loved hearing Jewell’s interviews and insights into Iceland. Was just there for 2 weeks and this podcast was the main source of our driving entertainment and information. Highly recommend to learn literally all things Iceland whether it’s food, culture, diversity, history, things to see and do or more!

We will be in Iceland this August and feel so much better prepared after listening to Jewells’ podcasts and watching her YouTube channel. She not only gave us activity ideas but more importantly, she helped us set our expectations. As nature lovers, Iceland looks amazing and I am sure we will have a fantastic time.

Iceland captured my heart in 2007, and every time I listen to All Thing Iceland I get a little fever to get back! I love Jewells’s exploration of a range of topics and thoughtful interviews! Thank you.

Iceland captured my heart a few years back and I’ve been planning how to move myself and my business there. ‘All things Iceland’ is my main source of exploration and learning about the country, its culture, and the way of living. Thoughtful and entertaining sessions every time. Keep up the good work!

Hello, and much love from Stow, OH. My name is Kris (Kori) and until I met Jewells (I feel like I know her) I had absolutely zero interest in Iceland. Not, that I didnt like Iceland, but it just seemed like such a far away place and such a distant notion for me. Now, I feel like Iceland has been underrated, and the beauty of its culture, people, and country overlooked. As a fellow woman of color, I admit that one of the reasons it felt so distant was due to my belief that Iceland history had absolutely no place for me. That I could come and go w/no trace; indeed my entire race could be largely or wholly ignored in such a place and the appeal was a bit wanting. Perhaps I have misjudged and perhaps not, but the world seems so much happier and more wondrous (adventurous) since I discovered Jewells living her romantic and career dreams in Iceland. I am happy and hopeful and feel excitement watching; there's this anticipation, waiting to see and hear what she will discover next, and whether she will ever love licorice, which I don't like at all, Lol. Congratulations Jewells, on your 'Equal Rights" Award. You deserve it. We love you and wish you all the love and the many many blessings you can have and more!

I’m an American that was supposed to visit Iceland for the first time in 2020, and I began listening to All Things Iceland in anticipation of this trip. Of course the trip was cancelled, but I continued to listen to this podcast because I’ve really enjoyed the interviews and learning about the country. I’ll get there someday!

All Things Iceland is more than a travel podcast or a novelty podcast. I enjoy listening to this podcast not only because of the information on Iceland the place, but also the focus on and engagement with a wide variety of Icelanders. That approach offers as much insight into the place as anything, and is enhanced by Jewell’s low key, warm, intimate style on the podcast. I always learn something when listening and have my curiosity whetted for more.

Jewells does an incredible job with presenting Icelandic culture through thoughtful questions & comments.

I have been a regular listener of the All Things Iceland podcast and was sure I had already left a review. But, it looks like I didn't, which is an oversight I'd like to fix. It's lovely to have had the opportunity to listen to Jewells when she started her journey with From Foreign to Familiar to All Things Iceland. You can tell she loves the subject of this podcast. But her observations and interviews don't put Iceland on a pedestal. Her appraisals are honest and real to her experience. She keeps an open mind and always wants to learn something new about her home. That makes listening to this podcast a delight, especially if you are like me and have an inexplicable yearning for, ahem, all things Iceland. I look forward to each episode. There's isn't a stinker in the bunch. When you consider that it's more or less a one-woman show - booking guests, conducting interviews, editing, etc. - the program's quality is even more impressive. I plan on being a listener for a long as Jewells produces the show. I encourage anyone with even a passing or fleeting interest in Iceland to give the show a listen. You just might get hooked.

We may not be able to travel but you can transport to Iceland with Jewells here. History, politics, activism, culture and more, with a lot of interesting guests and perspectives.

I came because I was going to Iceland. I stayed for the great content!! Great job!!!

She has a unique style of teaching. I am learning so much about Iceland and its people. It a joy listening to Jewell’s voice. Keep the good work up. BFord

Jewells does an amazing job curating guests and topics about one of my favorite places: Iceland! I love hearing her perspective on Icelandic life, history, geography, and more. Her voice is also wonderful to listen to as I’m picturing the beautiful places she’s talking about. Thanks Jewells for giving me a dose of Iceland while I dream about going back!

I first stumble across her YouTube channel about a year ago, and finally remembered to listen to her podcast when I needed something diverting but meaningful when the pandemic craziness hit. I find Jewels voice is quite soothing to listen to., and I enjoy the wide range of topics she covers, and the interesting people she finds to interview... all within the scope of All Things Iceland! 👍 Wonderful!

Wow! I am so thankful for this podcast! It is clear Jewels prepares each episode with care and research. This podcast is great for anyone wanting to prepare for a trip or just curious about Iceland (history, lifestyle, and fun stories). Thank you so much, Jewels! I am always excited for a new episode.

I started listening to these episodes a year ago in preparation for a trip to Iceland. But even though our trip has passed, I love keeping up on this podcast. Jewels covers fascinating topics, and she has the perfect voice for podcasting!

Jewels provides the American twist on living, understanding, and learning everything Icelandic. Her interviews are full of fun, engaging facts and personas. If you wish to walk away with a comprehensive view of Iceland, it’s wonderful culture, landscape, immersion into thoughtful travel, and fall in love with Icelanders, start here.

The episodes are so well-researched and informative, I’m enjoying the show very much. The host is delightful and spirited. Great podcast!

I found your podcast thru the Instagram regarding the Knitting Festival. I’ve been binge listening. Thank you for a wonderful podcast.

I have been listening to these podcasts for a few months now. We are taking a trip to Iceland in August and the information has been so helpful. It is great to learn more than just what to see and do.. I really want to learn and understand some of the history and culture. Thank you so much for this podcast!! I cannot wait to experience Iceland next month.

For someone who is interested in Iceland but doesn’t speak the language I would say this is the best Podcast for you. Not going to lie, I don’t like the intro tag line.