The Iceland Travel Podcast https://skuliara.podbean.com Welcome to the Iceland Travel Podcast with your Icelandic host, Skúli Arason. In this podcast we learn something about Iceland from people who can offer some great insights for tourists or anyone interested in Iceland. A wide range of topics are discussed, so there should be something for everyone. There are many informational blogs and articles about Iceland on our homepage icelandtravel.is and we encourage you to follow our Facebook and Instagram pages for travel inspiration and more. Since 1937 Iceland Travel has been the leading travel company, tour operator and destination management company (DMC) in Iceland, offering top-quality services. We take great pride in our diverse portfolio of tours in Iceland. We also offer high-quality tours and experiences in Greenland and the Faroe Islands. We are your proud local hosts! Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:38:25 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en is Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Society & Culture:Places & Travel 1440 episodic Welcome to the Iceland Travel Podcast with your Icelandic host, Skúli Arason. In this podcast we learn something about Iceland from people who can offer some great insights for tourists or anyone interested in Iceland. A wide range of topics are discussed, so there should be something for everyone. There are many informational blogs and articles about Iceland on our homepage icelandtravel.is and we encourage you to follow our Facebook and Instagram pages for travel inspiration and more. Since 1937 Iceland Travel has been the leading travel company, tour operator and destination management company (DMC) in Iceland, offering top-quality services. We take great pride in our diverse portfolio of tours in Iceland. We also offer high-quality tours and experiences in Greenland and the Faroe Islands. We are your proud local hosts! Iceland Travel Iceland Travel No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9072668/IcelandTravel_logo_2019L.jpg The Iceland Travel Podcast https://skuliara.podbean.com 144 144 Hvalfjörður and Hvammsvík with Hilmar Þór Bergmann Hvalfjörður and Hvammsvík with Hilmar Þór Bergmann https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/hvalfjor%c3%b0ur-and-hvammsvik-with-hilmar-%c3%beor-bergmann/ https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/hvalfjor%c3%b0ur-and-hvammsvik-with-hilmar-%c3%beor-bergmann/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:38:25 -0400 icelandtravel.podbean.com/182cbe88-fe0e-3fac-9519-c1821e124bc0 Hilmar from the newly opened Hvammsvík hot springs came by for an excellent chat. Hvammsvík is located about 45 minutes from Reykjavík in the fjord Hvalfjörður and offers a very relaxing and invigorating day out. We get to know all about it and the often overlooked fjord of Hvalfjörður.

]]> Hilmar from the newly opened Hvammsvík hot springs came by for an excellent chat. Hvammsvík is located about 45 minutes from Reykjavík in the fjord Hvalfjörður and offers a very relaxing and invigorating day out. We get to know all about it and the often overlooked fjord of Hvalfjörður.

]]> Iceland Travel false No 2361 16 full Hvalfjörður and Hvammsvík with Hilmar Þór Bergmann Vík with Holly Keyser Vík with Holly Keyser https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/vik-with-holly-keyser/ https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/vik-with-holly-keyser/#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:48:17 -0300 icelandtravel.podbean.com/37788bf0-9c61-3e1d-92bf-1a9db5c8da23 I was in the southernmost point of Iceland in the village of Vík in the Mýrdalsdalur region. After having visited some of the gems there I dropped by in the home of Holly Keyser who owns and runs the unusual and charming coffee establishment Skool Beans. 

We talked about everything that Vík has to offer, from movies shot there to all the natural wonders of the area.

]]> I was in the southernmost point of Iceland in the village of Vík in the Mýrdalsdalur region. After having visited some of the gems there I dropped by in the home of Holly Keyser who owns and runs the unusual and charming coffee establishment Skool Beans. 

We talked about everything that Vík has to offer, from movies shot there to all the natural wonders of the area.

]]> Iceland Travel false No 2614 15 full Vík with Holly Keyser Kaldi Brewery and Beer Baths with Sigurður Bragi Ólafsson Kaldi Brewery and Beer Baths with Sigurður Bragi Ólafsson https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/kaldi-brewery-and-beer-baths-with-sigur%c3%b0ur-bragi-olafsson/ https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/kaldi-brewery-and-beer-baths-with-sigur%c3%b0ur-bragi-olafsson/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:05:07 -0300 icelandtravel.podbean.com/5ed18207-cc1c-38ab-8a8e-f561c11064ed Brew master Sigurður Bragi Ólafsson from the Kaldi Breweries drops by and we dive into their beer, the amazing Kaldi Beer baths, beer culture and the northern region of Eyjafjörður where Kaldi is located.

Skál! (Cheers!)  

]]> Brew master Sigurður Bragi Ólafsson from the Kaldi Breweries drops by and we dive into their beer, the amazing Kaldi Beer baths, beer culture and the northern region of Eyjafjörður where Kaldi is located.

Skál! (Cheers!)  

]]> Iceland Travel false No 2346 14 full Borgarfjörður Eystri with Árni Magnús Magnússon Borgarfjörður Eystri with Árni Magnús Magnússon https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/borgarfjor%c3%b0ur-eystri-with-arni-magnus-magnusson/ https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/borgarfjor%c3%b0ur-eystri-with-arni-magnus-magnusson/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:43:30 -0300 icelandtravel.podbean.com/f79da156-38bf-3952-9ad8-6647deb17265 I was in the charming house called Ós in Borgarfjörður Eystri in East Iceland just next to the ocean. Peaceful and inspiring sounds of the waves idling away in the background for some truly calming times, I was visited there by Árni Magnús Magnússon who is truly passionate about this lovely region. He runs various trips in the area and could probably name every rock in the area!

]]> I was in the charming house called Ós in Borgarfjörður Eystri in East Iceland just next to the ocean. Peaceful and inspiring sounds of the waves idling away in the background for some truly calming times, I was visited there by Árni Magnús Magnússon who is truly passionate about this lovely region. He runs various trips in the area and could probably name every rock in the area!

]]> Iceland Travel false No 2696 12 full Borgarfjörður Eystri with Árni Magnús Magnússon 1238: The Battle of Iceland with Helgi and Steinunn 1238: The Battle of Iceland with Helgi and Steinunn https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/1238-the-battle-of-iceland-with-helgi-and-steinunn/ https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/1238-the-battle-of-iceland-with-helgi-and-steinunn/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:40:21 -0300 icelandtravel.podbean.com/6d6a0c0f-023c-34ca-95e7-3642bf45dd14 I was on the road and dropped by in the town of Sauðárkrókur and the museum 1238 which covers legendary battles in the history of Iceland. There I met Helgi Sæmundur Guðmundsson and Steinunn Gunnsteinsdóttir who are true locals that work there. Together we dove into some bloody but fun history, with a virtual twist.

]]> I was on the road and dropped by in the town of Sauðárkrókur and the museum 1238 which covers legendary battles in the history of Iceland. There I met Helgi Sæmundur Guðmundsson and Steinunn Gunnsteinsdóttir who are true locals that work there. Together we dove into some bloody but fun history, with a virtual twist.

]]> Iceland Travel false No 1059 11 full 1238: The Battle of Iceland with Helgi and Steinunn Krauma Geothermal Spa with Ólafur Steinarsson Krauma Geothermal Spa with Ólafur Steinarsson https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/krauma-geothermal-spa-with-olafur-steinarsson/ https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/krauma-geothermal-spa-with-olafur-steinarsson/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:38:44 -0400 icelandtravel.podbean.com/7d4c6d7d-8f86-343a-9515-350573f0a7a5 Ólafur Steinarsson from Krauma geothermal baths and spa dropped by and we chatted about the relaxing place and what the surrounding area has to offer.

]]> Ólafur Steinarsson from Krauma geothermal baths and spa dropped by and we chatted about the relaxing place and what the surrounding area has to offer.

]]> Iceland Travel false No 1744 10 full Krauma Geothermal Spa with Ólafur Steinarsson Harpa with Ingibjörg Fríða Helgadóttir Harpa with Ingibjörg Fríða Helgadóttir https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/harpa-with-ingibjorg-fri%c3%b0a-helgadottir/ https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/harpa-with-ingibjorg-fri%c3%b0a-helgadottir/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:38:29 -0400 icelandtravel.podbean.com/9a673dde-19b7-34ba-b7a4-485c99e0d414 We get to know all about the wonder of the concert hall and conference center Harpa with singer Ingibjörg Fríða Helgadóttir. Harpa is one of the main landmarks in Reykjavík and a true architectural feat, a must when visiting Reykjavík.

]]> We get to know all about the wonder of the concert hall and conference center Harpa with singer Ingibjörg Fríða Helgadóttir. Harpa is one of the main landmarks in Reykjavík and a true architectural feat, a must when visiting Reykjavík.

]]> Iceland Travel false No 1457 9 full Harpa with Ingibjörg Fríða Helgadóttir Nightlife and Culture with Árni Grétar Jóhannsson Nightlife and Culture with Árni Grétar Jóhannsson https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/nightlife-and-culture-with-arni-gretar-johannsson/ https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/nightlife-and-culture-with-arni-gretar-johannsson/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:15:45 -0400 icelandtravel.podbean.com/79e02b43-3961-3464-9394-7e81df6c768b Guide, bar owner and theater director, Árni Grétar Jóhannsson met with our host Skúli and they cover some important aspects of nightlife and culture in Iceland. How do you have the best possible time when in Iceland?

]]> Guide, bar owner and theater director, Árni Grétar Jóhannsson met with our host Skúli and they cover some important aspects of nightlife and culture in Iceland. How do you have the best possible time when in Iceland?

]]> Iceland Travel false No 3323 8 full Nightlife and Culture with Árni Grétar Jóhannsson Christmas in Iceland with Anna Margrét Káradóttir Christmas in Iceland with Anna Margrét Káradóttir https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/christmas-in-iceland-with-anna-margret-karadottir/ https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/christmas-in-iceland-with-anna-margret-karadottir/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:50:52 -0400 icelandtravel.podbean.com/35eb0f3f-1005-3396-b208-21409f29cc3d In this festive episode we chat with actress and singer Anna Margrét Káradóttir about all things christmas.  We try to scratch the surface of the very specific Iceland traditions and get amped up for the holidays in the process.

]]> In this festive episode we chat with actress and singer Anna Margrét Káradóttir about all things christmas.  We try to scratch the surface of the very specific Iceland traditions and get amped up for the holidays in the process.

]]> Iceland Travel false No 2581 7 full Christmas in Iceland with Anna Margrét Káradóttir Moving to Iceland with Blake Greene Moving to Iceland with Blake Greene https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/moving-to-iceland-with-blake-greene/ https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/moving-to-iceland-with-blake-greene/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2020 13:15:18 -0400 icelandtravel.podbean.com/96d7b4df-c0fb-3a0b-8d62-a1022ac88f67 In this episode we chat with Blake Greene from the United States; she lives in Reykjavík and works for Iceland Travel. She tells us all about moving to Iceland and about the country as seen through her eyes. There are also many excellent tips for everyone visiting the island in the north.

]]> In this episode we chat with Blake Greene from the United States; she lives in Reykjavík and works for Iceland Travel. She tells us all about moving to Iceland and about the country as seen through her eyes. There are also many excellent tips for everyone visiting the island in the north.

]]> Iceland Travel false No 3127 6 full Moving to Iceland with Blake Greene Friðheimar with Knútur Rafn Ármann Friðheimar with Knútur Rafn Ármann https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/fri%c3%b0heimar-with-knutur-rafn-armann/ https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/fri%c3%b0heimar-with-knutur-rafn-armann/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2020 11:24:00 -0300 icelandtravel.podbean.com/b1131bea-89c0-347a-bb33-24446f40c153 In this Episode I meet Knútur Rafn Ármann, founder and owner of the family farm of Friðheimar in the village Reykholt in South Iceland.

Friðheimar is a great place to experience the integration of greenhouse farming, the icelandic horse, geothermal energy and green practices in general.

]]> In this Episode I meet Knútur Rafn Ármann, founder and owner of the family farm of Friðheimar in the village Reykholt in South Iceland.

Friðheimar is a great place to experience the integration of greenhouse farming, the icelandic horse, geothermal energy and green practices in general.

]]> Iceland Travel false No 2485 5 full Friðheimar with Knútur Rafn Ármann Whales with Ásta María Marinósdóttir Whales with Ásta María Marinósdóttir https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/whales-with-asta-maria-marinosdottir/ https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/whales-with-asta-maria-marinosdottir/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2020 14:09:25 -0300 skuliara.podbean.com/63bf4404-c943-3219-9704-bdef80677538 In this Episode I talk to Ásta María Marinósdóttir, Sales manager at Special Tours. The subject is whales and whale watching, one the the most popular activities in Iceland. 

]]> In this Episode I talk to Ásta María Marinósdóttir, Sales manager at Special Tours. The subject is whales and whale watching, one the the most popular activities in Iceland. 

]]> skuliara false No 2159 4 full Whales with Ásta María Marinósdóttir Birds with Elín Konráðsdóttir Birds with Elín Konráðsdóttir https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/birds-with-elin-konra%c3%b0sdottir/ https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/birds-with-elin-konra%c3%b0sdottir/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2020 14:07:51 -0300 skuliara.podbean.com/426cc3bd-5369-39d3-85f7-58a4008ddba9 In this Episode we meet Elín Konráðsdóttir, she’s an experienced guide with a passion for birds. The birds of Iceland are the subject of our conversation and I’m happy to report that we have the same favorite Icelandic bird!

]]> In this Episode we meet Elín Konráðsdóttir, she’s an experienced guide with a passion for birds. The birds of Iceland are the subject of our conversation and I’m happy to report that we have the same favorite Icelandic bird!

]]> skuliara false No 2401 3 full Birds with Elín Konráðsdóttir Geology with Ingimundur Þór Þorsteinsson Geology with Ingimundur Þór Þorsteinsson https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/geology-with-ingimundur-%c3%beor-%c3%beorsteinsson/ https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/geology-with-ingimundur-%c3%beor-%c3%beorsteinsson/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2020 14:06:25 -0300 skuliara.podbean.com/842e9bcf-e63d-3560-a243-9399bf778ca6 In this Episode I talk to the experienced guide Ingimundur Þór Þorsteinsson about the geology of Iceland. He’s an enthusiast about every aspect of Iceland and we try to focus on geology and how we can all enjoy it in our travels.

Iceland is indeed a treasure for everyone interested in geology, it is everywhere around us at least. 

]]> In this Episode I talk to the experienced guide Ingimundur Þór Þorsteinsson about the geology of Iceland. He’s an enthusiast about every aspect of Iceland and we try to focus on geology and how we can all enjoy it in our travels.

Iceland is indeed a treasure for everyone interested in geology, it is everywhere around us at least. 

]]> skuliara false No 3508 2 full Geology with Ingimundur Þór Þorsteinsson Perlan with Steffi Meisl Perlan with Steffi Meisl https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/perlan-with-steffi-meisl/ https://icelandtravel.podbean.com/e/perlan-with-steffi-meisl/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2020 13:27:23 -0300 skuliara.podbean.com/4d47dfe8-826c-3a78-8954-1e23a16a6798 In this Episode we visit the special building Perlan or the Pearl where I met Steffi Meisl who works in marketing there. Perlan is definitely one of the major landmarks in Iceland, a pearl looking dome on top of six water tanks, perched on the hilltop of Öskjuhlíð in Reykjavík. One can’t miss it.

The immersive Wonders of Iceland exhibition is there and Steffi gives us insights into what it is all about.

]]> In this Episode we visit the special building Perlan or the Pearl where I met Steffi Meisl who works in marketing there. Perlan is definitely one of the major landmarks in Iceland, a pearl looking dome on top of six water tanks, perched on the hilltop of Öskjuhlíð in Reykjavík. One can’t miss it.

The immersive Wonders of Iceland exhibition is there and Steffi gives us insights into what it is all about.

]]> skuliara false No 1678 1 full Perlan with Steffi Meisl