Well, in my opinin you missed the most annoying thing, among Icelanders, on your list. Turist (or anyone for that matter) who don't take a shower before entering into the swimming pool or a public hot tubs will get Icelanders very upset...
@ThePhantom7123 жыл бұрын
I thought that was a common thing everywhere and im Canadian
@callmecoach19633 жыл бұрын
She covered that in another video
@joelthorstensson27723 жыл бұрын
Nordic (Swedes, Finns, Norwegians, Danes, Icelanders, Faroese etc) people also relate to this, it's just disgusting not to shower
@randomhorses17093 жыл бұрын
(some) dutch people relate to this too
@TheLadyToday3 жыл бұрын
Don't swim in American pools. No one showers and babies get in with pampers on. Enter at you own risk.
@30daysorless83 жыл бұрын
Removing your shoes in anyone’s house is a sign of respect.
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
I agree. However, many people don’t think about it the same way.
@Daneelro3 жыл бұрын
@@AllThingsIceland Most Europeans are like Icelanders on the shoes in homes front, however. Not to speak of East Asians. I think in this, its not Icelanders who are special, but Americans (and, if I am not mistaken, other English-speakers like Aussies, too).
@GrowingGoodHair3 жыл бұрын
Agree💯
@randychampion1843 жыл бұрын
We do that in Barbados .....generally
@alpineai3 жыл бұрын
Not at all. In some parts of the world it would be asocial faux pas. This is a cultural thing. Similar to how making noises at the table in some Asian and eastern countries is a sign of respect for the hosts cooking; in other parts of the world it could be considered poor manners!
@hrafnkelloskarsson9903 жыл бұрын
Neither me nor my wife drink coffee, but we own a state-of-the-art coffee maker. Can't let those guests down :)
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Best hosts ever. 😊
@helenahandkart18573 жыл бұрын
That is thoughtful & kind!
@themitochondrialeve7383 жыл бұрын
@Gilberto Fernandez ugh🤣
@aslaughogna3 жыл бұрын
Hate coffee and the smell, no coffee in my house (but I always have beer and a variety of tea). Also hate licorice. With a passion. I lived in Florida for 5 years and all my American friends took their shoes off at the door when they saw our shoes were there. Even though we told them it was ok to wear shoes inside.
@Nemusplanta2 жыл бұрын
As Fin who dont drink coffee i can relate to this
@thomashughes_teh3 жыл бұрын
I met some Icelandic people at a conference in the USA in 2007. It was enlightening. We almost immediately discovered our mutual affinity for coffee and licorice.
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@Braundzign3 жыл бұрын
I found this channel 3 days ago and I’ve been trying to say “Gunnar” every day since.
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
😂 Gunnar is very happy to hear that. 😊
@rhyfelwrDuw3 жыл бұрын
I love the way the 'r's sound like gentle cat purrs (hope that doesn't offend any Icelander)!
@LordPrometheous3 жыл бұрын
@@rhyfelwrDuw Yes, that's it! Whenever I listen to Björk, I always notice that softly rolled "r", and thanks to you, now I realize that it IS a gentle cat purr. Thanks!
@maxpowerofficial693 жыл бұрын
@@rhyfelwrDuw no worry's it doesn't offend me 😊
@russthicc3 жыл бұрын
Tourist: "Aww. Look! A pony!" Icelandic Horse: "Uh, neigh?" (I'm sorry, I had to share this🥺)
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
😂
@TheAmalieGirl3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@goatmedude3 жыл бұрын
Or: “uh nei” But also: uh neibb neibb neibb
@freyjasvansdottir99043 жыл бұрын
I am 52 and every time I meet my dad he offers me coffee. I have never drunk coffee and my dad tries to sell me on the idea all the time by saying stuff like “this is no normal coffee, you’ll like this”!
@cicefashion46853 жыл бұрын
Cute😊
@terismith24613 жыл бұрын
Darling, you just need to add whole milk, sugar and some chocolate sauce. Then it's perfect! (Of course then it's practically a dessert) Hahahaha! 😆
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like your dad is quite persistent. 🙃
@kirouanemohamedamine79953 жыл бұрын
How are you doing?
@keerak3 жыл бұрын
😂 My brother used to try really hard to convince me to drink coffee. He also made a bet that I would be a coffee drinker by the time I'm 30. A bit counterproductive really as he gave me a monetary incentive not to start drinking coffee. So it took me over a decade, but I eventually won the bet 😂
@freyjabjortb3 жыл бұрын
I want to hear you talk Icelandic!! could you do a day vlog with Gunnar where you just speak Icelandic together? :D
@Braundzign3 жыл бұрын
With English subtitles, please.
@tinnakf3 жыл бұрын
As an icelandic non-coffee drinker, i get asked wether i drink coffee every single time i visit anyone older then me. Even people who have know me for my entire life, and im very vocal about it not being my thing lol
@acajudi1003 жыл бұрын
I shop online, and have my food etc. delivered. I am Muslim, so I do not eat pork or products with lard, or msg. I will be 78 next month, so it has kept me in great health. To each his own, but I try to warn people about pork, and killing each other, for God is not happy, as we can see the disasters. We better behave or else. A hard head makes for a soft behind, and we reap what we sow. Stay blessed everyone and safe.
@sesseljabs9643 жыл бұрын
they all try to "force" you to drink it, even waiting at the dentist someone asked me if i wanted a cup of coffee. i like coffee but oh my god
@tinnakf3 жыл бұрын
@@sesseljabs964 YES, that happens all the time, like chill with the coffee
@bcsenterprises91373 жыл бұрын
“Whether”
@k.t.54053 жыл бұрын
How 'bout decaf? Icelanders go for decaf?
@ragipodduvinur3 жыл бұрын
We icelandic ppl really respect floors since we always had mud floors for such a long time and when we got them we just really respected them❤️
@Youlube873 жыл бұрын
That makes perfect sense! 👍
@lindacox60103 жыл бұрын
The sweater is beautiful and the color is great on you!
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This was the first Icelandic sweater I bought and I instantly fell in love with the colors. 😊
@n.ayisha3 жыл бұрын
i grew up in the middle of Brooklyn, in a Caribbean family, and i have NEVER walked into anyone's home without taking off my shoe. my mom would not let you pass the front door with your shoes on, so i extend that same respect when entering other people's homes. as for the sweater... yes please. i am an avid knitter, and i can't stop looking at your sweater, so please tell us more on that front.
@jimbean76523 жыл бұрын
Same
@DeniseDutton3 жыл бұрын
Grew up in a Japanese family, and SAME! 💗💗💗
@kimone993 жыл бұрын
Same. In Canada we take off our shoes when entering a household.
@Mllemama13 жыл бұрын
I m Caribbean too (french, from Guadeloupe and Martinique) and same !
@marronycaro Жыл бұрын
In Philippines too. Living in Italy now for 12 years, my relatives get upset to me when I go to their houses in thr Philippines and I don't take my shoes off.
@h.m.d.29893 жыл бұрын
I really wish the shoe thing picked up in the states. The amount of times I have to remind everyone to take off their shoes is exhausting, I wish it was common knowledge.
@HarrietButler20803 жыл бұрын
Here in Minnesota, it's expected you take your shoes off. Maybe it's because we have many Scandinavians here.
@bungeespeaks60813 жыл бұрын
Americans have dogs and cats in their homes, you think they'd be worried about shoes
@blathairgid3 жыл бұрын
@@bungeespeaks6081 what do dogs and cats in homse have to do with it?
@avalondreaming14333 жыл бұрын
I get it. I personally take off my shoes in my own house and wear house shoes, but it could be awkward for a guest if they have foor odor.
@emilybryant84613 жыл бұрын
I only wear shoes if the homeowner is wearing them, cause I assume that's what they prefer. Otherwise I always take mine off and ask others to do as well! I'm in the US 😊 most people ask me if I want shoes on or off.
@bethflynn53423 жыл бұрын
More about sweaters!! Yes!
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Yay! Thanks for letting me know. 😊
@Braundzign3 жыл бұрын
I’m a sucker for a pretty sweater. Maybe Iceland should export them.
@annmariebusu99243 жыл бұрын
Beth Flynn yeah I was admired her sweater too. 🙂
@sherikennedy41173 жыл бұрын
i love the sweaters, but are they all wool and scratchy? i am allergic to that itchy wool...boo for me. plus i live in florida so these are in no way something i would collect, but i'd love to see a video about them.
@karenlowes78023 жыл бұрын
In Canada we also take off our shoes at the door.
@karenbaumgartel60773 жыл бұрын
Yes, I think it was just a given, growing up in BC too, that you take your shoes off at the door. Here in Germany where I now live, often I notice many people don‘t take them off! I find it somehow rude and always ask the people I am visiting if I should take them off. Especially considering that people don‘t always pick up after their dogs!
@Leelz2473 жыл бұрын
I think Americans, British, and some Europeans are the only countries who don’t.
@helenahandkart18573 жыл бұрын
@@Leelz247 Australians generally don't, but it is rarely wet here.
@virginiav.11723 жыл бұрын
I find it annoying to have to remove my shoes but would comply if that is the accepted custom... (I am from the US)
@reneeangele47663 жыл бұрын
Also in Canada it is respectful to offer your guest coffee or tea, and I used to drink neither but always had some in the house for guests
@SaaitanK3 жыл бұрын
Waaait, so your hubby is a native and he still did not offer any coffee to the family? Someone was absolutely disinherited that day XD
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@debigates30333 жыл бұрын
I was wondering about that as well. 🤣😂
@Svartr.HrafnSvartr3 жыл бұрын
Canadians don't like shoes in the house either. I usually have an extra pair of clean socks in my pocket to slip on when I'm a guest.
@michellericci4973 жыл бұрын
My spouse and I took a vacation to Iceland 3 years ago. We loved it. I enjoy your videos becuase it brings back some great memories from when we visited.
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Yay, so glad to hear that. 😊
@fridajohannesdottir23423 жыл бұрын
Number 2 is frighteningly accurate. No matter how illogical it is I always get argumentative when people call them ponies 😂
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
😂
@Alpinewild4443 жыл бұрын
If you don’t already know how or have an interest to learn, you are living in one of the best places on earth to be a knitter! Icelandic wool is gorgeous and as you know, everywhere. Léttlopi is one of my favorite yarns and to find it in even the smallest market...bread, milk, eggs, wool! I almost cried the first time I saw it there. Lopapeysa’s are super easy to make too, you can do it. It makes me sad to hear about disrespectful people, it’s not hard to be a good respectful aware and kind traveler. I’m enjoying your videos so much, thank you for sharing☺️🌸
@FlexNFly3 жыл бұрын
Babe. Thank you so much for creating your channel. Every time you upload, it brings a smile on my face. I especially needed it today after yesterday in NYC. Thank you for your amazing content!
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure and thanks for watching. ❤️
@kirouanemohamedamine79953 жыл бұрын
How are you doing?
@davidgiordano97343 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos! I have been interested in Iceland since I fell in love with Bjork in the late 90s! Your videos have answered so many of my questions.
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure and glad to hear that. 😊
@ImmaNerd9183 жыл бұрын
I love that these videos are framed to emphasize the landscape. Great touch ☺️
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for noticing. 😊
@zyspan3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to visit Iceland but it being frowned upon for pooing in the car-wash is a deal breaker for me 💩. Love your channel!
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@ilahjarvis3 жыл бұрын
Yes! More lopapeysa content! I'm a knitter and I love colorwork sweaters, and both of the examples you've worn are exceptionally beautiful. It seems like most of the examples I see online are fairly monochromatic or feature the natural color of the wool. These are lovely, but I prefer more colorful sweaters like the ones you wear.
@kirouanemohamedamine79953 жыл бұрын
Good morning
@JuliaIngolfsdottir3 жыл бұрын
Icelander in America here... can confirm this is 100000% accurate 😁
@Danielpall33 жыл бұрын
I'm Icelandic and all of these are true.
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
😊
@norbicsek3 жыл бұрын
The coffee story reminded me of the time when we traveled to Finland. People really love their coffee over there, so much so, that cafés and marketplace buffets have these little self-service coffee stations, where you can just pour yourself a mug, free of charge. It's really good for a little casual coffee, because it's not very strong caffeine-wise, and the flavor is more watery and acidic than bitter, so you can drink a full mug of it, without feeling like it's too much.
@michellezevenaar3 жыл бұрын
Many supermarkets in the Netherlands have a coffee machine with free coffee inside the supermarket! I never thought about it before but it is probably related to the coffee culture too!
@k.t.54053 жыл бұрын
do you know if Icelanders go for decaf?
@Ghostbastards2853 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand how Gunnar didn’t prepare for the coffee thing?!? That is really on him, as the native. 😂
@ericfluellen89573 жыл бұрын
Hello, love your energy. Found your site by accident, and I find it very informative, keep up the great work.
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@cbryce92432 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! My gram passed on in the 90's. What you've shared here, helps me understand her ways of doing things, from eating Ice cream, offering coffee after meals, my love for Licorish, and being respectful of nature and others. I wish I could go to Iceland; I think I would fit right in. Thank you so much for taking the time to make your videos. It is so important to understand the culture before visiting.
@jocelynsmyth66043 жыл бұрын
One must always have coffee, multiple teas, other beverages, and accoutrements for guests! (and in Toronto, you always remove your shoes too 😃)
@jeannesnodgrass80733 жыл бұрын
I have always been fascinated by Iceland. It is so unique and beautiful! I just found your channel a couple days ago so I subscribed and watched several videos already. Love your personality! You are so intelligent, beautiful and energetic. I didn’t know about the licorice but would love to try it since I like licorice a lot. I would like to know more about the sweaters. They are so beautiful! Some of my favorite topics are clothing and cooking. Are there any unusual foods or clothing items you could show us? Sorry this is so long.💕
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. 😊 I think it is worth it to try the licorice because it is an experience. 😂 Yes, there are definitely unusual Icelandic foods.
@blomstto59373 жыл бұрын
#1 is the same in my country, Switzerland. To me is so weird when people don’t take off their shoes inside the house... it’s not just because of respect, but even hygiene. Here people always have shoes outside their houses; sometimes they’re tidy, sometimes they’re messy. But I think it’s so fun to see them.
@theejojobee3 жыл бұрын
I’ve only been subscribed to you for a few days but it’s amazing to see how much your channel has grown over that period of time. You deserve it x
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🤗
@kirouanemohamedamine79953 жыл бұрын
Good morning my love
@ajnelson302 жыл бұрын
I grew up in America and people wear shoes or winter boots in the house so it was normal to me. Then I moved to Canada and I learned so quickly that NOBODY wears their shoes inside. It’s now become a second hand habit and I don’t like people wearing shoes in my house. But it was definitely a culture difference. After getting used to it, I learned that it is the norm to take off your shoes in almost every other country outside the US and it is just so much cleaner, I like that norm.
@sharongillespie587 Жыл бұрын
I live in America we don’t wear shoes in the house. I didn’t grow up doing that. Most houses I to nowadays don’t wear shoes especially if it’s carpet. Some people give booties
@nicolegolden36583 жыл бұрын
I’ve visited Iceland and it’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever experienced. Thanks for giving me glimpses of it’s splendor with your channel. 👌🏾
@llenraf19683 жыл бұрын
I am really enjoying your KZfaq Channel! I'm working on a crocheted afghan that was designed by an Icelandic artist. Watching your video helps put me in the Icelandic vibe while I work on it. Thank you!
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome and thank you. Good luck with your project. 🤗
@DeniseDutton3 жыл бұрын
I used to haaaaaaate real licorice! But then one day the switch flipped, and now I can't get enough. (IKEA is my current "dealer"... 🙃😋) When I went to Iceland and found their chocolate & licorice candies? I was in love. Draumur is THE best! 🖤
@lybo15813 жыл бұрын
IKEA 😂😂
@JJ-xr2fi3 жыл бұрын
Haha, you cracked me up with the licorice part. "gurllll" lol, I imagined Gunnar doing a neck roll and snapping his fingers 😂
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@gary78463 жыл бұрын
"How dare call my war-horse a pony! Me and partner bathes in our enemies blood for breakfast"
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
😂
@k.t.54053 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@toomiepal3 жыл бұрын
I recently discovered your channel and am enjoying so much! Your sweater is gorgeous! I'm a knitter and will be knitting a first ever sweater with lopi yarn. I vote for an episode about lopapeysas! Thanks and best wishes!
@user-mrfrog3 жыл бұрын
Ég er frá Québec og ég er að læra íslensku. Myndböndin þín eru æðisleg. Ég heimsótti Ísland þrisvar og mun koma aftur. Takk fyrir og gleðilegt nýtt ár líka!
@ll2323 Жыл бұрын
How did u learn?
@kristjanorn334211 ай бұрын
Frábær íslenska Ég elska þig Herra Froskur
@ivyd54853 жыл бұрын
We request that shoes be taken off at the door please. Some guests have resisted as they don’t like to go without shoes so we offer a pair of clean socks, slippers and bench to sit down and change.
@akersjon2783 жыл бұрын
Soo, the salty licorice thing and us Nordic people, I would compare it to the way people in other countries eat sour candy or spicy food. Most of our salt licorice is kind of mild (for Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish and Icelandic taste buds anyway...) like the "salty fish" that you find in the huge "pick and mix" assortments in our countries. There are however some Scandinavians that aren't satisfied with the level of saltiness (and spiciness) that these fish candy offer, just as there are people that like to eat sour candy that aren't satisfied until it tastes like distilled lemon juice (eeew) or chili eaters that aren't satisfied until their eyes water (no thanks). Therefore there are some salty candy available that are a bit extreme even for many of us vikings, like "Turkish pepper" (hard licorice candy with salt and pepper powder in the middle) and "Djungelvral" (which is a softer, chewier candy with copious amounts of salt on the outside). I myself like sweeter "old school" licorice like Bassets "licorice all sorts" and I don't go any furter on the salty scale then the "salty fish" I mentioned... So as with everything else I guess it's a cultural thing, and you like what you grew up with. Like the (in my eyes) poor excuse for coffee that most Americans like to drink. I mean if your coffee looks like tea when you pour it, it's just too weak (it should be black as tar), and don't get me started on decaf, what is that fairy juice about!?... LOL! And yes I would also be more then a little surprised (and a bit grumpy maybe) if you wouldn't serve me coffee after dinner, that's just weird...LOL!
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
😂
@grovermartin68743 жыл бұрын
It's hard to keep in mind things that don't even register on your radar screen! The two coffee presses have raised their consciousness, and made for a good story.
@arcticblue2483 жыл бұрын
Ahh Turkish Pepper yeah ... the sweet young when we used to crush that into a powder and mix it with vodka ... eventually the liquor-makers just adapted the whole thing and now make ready turkish pepper liquor :-P
@hannatara023 жыл бұрын
Also a lot of Icelanders don’t like being called Vikings. Of course we are proud of our heritage, but the vikings murdered people over very little and we don’t like it. We can call ourselves Vikings, but you can’t. It’s kind of like calling a Japanese person a ninja. Don’t do it, you never know how someone will react.
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Good point. 😊
@arnthorla3 жыл бұрын
Well I actually think that is also due to a misrepresentation of what a viking is. Going to "viking" was to do those things. But not all vikings were murderous bastards, some were merchants and farmers. But I guess this is just semantics at the end of the day. I'm personally quite happy to be called a viking.
@hannatara023 жыл бұрын
Arnþór Logi Arnarson I didn’t say all Icelanders, I like to call myself a Viking, but when foreigners call me a Viking I feel very uncomfortable
@Serenitie33 жыл бұрын
@@hannatara02 wow...I never would of thought of that. I'm ignorant to Icelandic culture so when I think viking I don't necessarily think anything bad. That's good to know
@arnthorla3 жыл бұрын
@@hannatara02 Yes I understand. I on the other hand don't get uncomfortable. I just was being pedantic bastard for no good reason. The word used to be used for going on a raid "viking" and was not really used about groups of people. That was a modern invention. But like I said I was being pedantic for no good reason. So never mind.
@happyhandylife41013 жыл бұрын
Yes on the sweater video! I think that would be really interesting. Also, the coffee thing is hilarious. I'm American and if you walk in my house you're getting offered coffee right away lol. Same with all of my friends. As soon as you walk in the door, it's "let's have coffee".
@LaggardInLove3 жыл бұрын
Guest or not, everyone is supposed to take their shoes off at the door in India :)
@melaninmeditation54013 жыл бұрын
I discovered your channel this week and while at work today I was telling my colleges about it while viewing automated picture that came on my screen which happened to be of Iceland. I enjoyed the Q & A with your husband.
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Yay! Glad to hear that. 😊
@henriquea.59733 жыл бұрын
Hi Jewells! I reaaally want to visit Iceland someday (perhaps studying there too). Everytime I see your videos, I'm amazed by how beautiful and interesting this country is. Thank you so much for making them. Greetings from Portugal! Edit: Spelling mistakes
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. 🤗
@fiegenfiegen3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting an entertaining video, thank you! Coffee is also a thing here in Spain. Most people will absolutely demand coffee after lunch (not so after dinner, where a shot of some licquor or brandy is more common).
@alpineai3 жыл бұрын
Wait how did your subscriber count blow up like a fire display. I was here way back when. OG ATI subbies stand up😊 Good going!
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Right?! It has grown through the roof. I’m so excited to experience this. Thanks for being an early supporter. ❤️
@alpineai3 жыл бұрын
@@AllThingsIceland You are welcome. I love seeing you happy and the lil community attracted here is positive. Don't be stingy with the 🔨 if any one starts actin a fool though ha... Next stop - that 100k sub Yt plaque!!
@kirouanemohamedamine79953 жыл бұрын
How are you doing?
@AnnaSwed3 жыл бұрын
😂 I laughed out loud about what you said about the coffee. I'm a Swede and I myself don't drink coffee regularly, but many of my friends actually expect coffee when they visit me, so I have to shape up on that one. It just became so clear when you said it that way.
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
LOL
@cyndara883 жыл бұрын
I just discovered you channel. You have the perfect name! Thank you for something so delightfully different💖
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. 🤗
@jessicahakala30172 жыл бұрын
Love this video, and your fun, welcoming, relatable attitude! I'm visiting Iceland later this year and trying to absorb everything I can before then. I can't wait!!
@adifferentvision3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! I can't wait for quarantine to be over so I can go back to Iceland. With regard to #5 on your list, I have to say that to a person, every Icelander I met was really nice and never in my travels all over the world have I been somewhere where so consistently, each local person I talked to wanted to make sure that I had a great experience. Customer service was amazing everywhere and EVERYONE had recommendations about things to do and see. it was so wonderful and warm and welcoming. I can't wait to go back.
@jessibella01673 жыл бұрын
Your skin looks beautiful! Love the sweater. I find your videos very interesting...I’ve been binging your videos for two days now. *I was unaware there were black people in Iceland. 😳
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. There are a decent amount of us here. 😊
@kirouanemohamedamine79953 жыл бұрын
How are you doing?
@JaggedEdgeBouldering3 жыл бұрын
I thought you were going to say "I once witnessed someone call a horse a pony... And the horse yelled at him" hahaha
@SnakeAndTurtleQigong4 ай бұрын
Thanks very much! Getting ready to visit and teach some classes for the first time. 💙
@teresahuntoon35353 жыл бұрын
My husband and I visited Iceland last Sept and fell in love! I wish I had found your videos before we went, but love watching them now and getting to enjoy bits of the country thru you. Luckily I was with an Icelander for the first half of my 3 week stay as I was on a photography workshop. The local photographer, Thor, helped with not making some of the mistakes you mentioned. Respecting nature is HUGE, and one I can absolutely appreciate. I am so envious that you get to live there. I came home with 6500 images because everywhere you look it is just stunning.
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you had an amazing time. 😊
@Rain-oy5on3 жыл бұрын
Content about the lopapeysas would be awesome 😻 I'm currently staying in Iceland for a semester abroad and would love to buy one now that it's getting colder. But I'd love to learn more about the culture behind them before doing so Also the video was super fun and the coffee thing cracked me up 😂 my Icelandic guest family doesn't drink coffee either though (but they do have a coffee press somewhere in the back of the cabinet :D)
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear you want to learn more. I hope your studying is going well. That fascinating to hear that they also don’t drink coffee and I’m not surprised that they have a coffee press just in case. 😂😂😂
@Rain-oy5on3 жыл бұрын
@@AllThingsIceland Studies are going very well, so far I've made nothing but positive experiences with HI. Thank you for asking :) Yes, the presence of that little stamp now makes much more sense 😂
@EsmaTabak553 жыл бұрын
Where I come from (Bosnia) we take our shoes off as well, but here in the US people don't respect that. Don't even ask or care, just not a big deal for most people while for me it's so disrespectful and it's dirty.
@kirouanemohamedamine79953 жыл бұрын
How are you doing?
@evekam39003 жыл бұрын
But it is just not common in many countries Many people don't even know that it is normal in other countries so please understand that it's not to meant rude
@joesmith-wc5qh3 жыл бұрын
I'm Icelandic from Canada. I like your channel, new subscriber thank you..
@Youlube873 жыл бұрын
Really? Is there a big Icelandic community in Canada? I live in Quebec and I think I heard 2 girls speaking Icelandic once...
@jessicajones22353 жыл бұрын
yes, please talk about the sweaters! I would love to learn about the history behind them
@Victoria-cm4jr3 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed. I live in Orlando, Florida and am a young grandma who have traveled to many parts of the United States but never any where outside the USA. You are such a beautiful young lady and very charismatic and your videos are fascinating and informative. Looking forward to learning more about Iceland and it's people and culture.
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Aww, takk kærlega ❤️🤗
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Thank for the lovely compliment. 😊
@sswan96893 жыл бұрын
Girrrl, I had to look on the map to see where Iceland was, Lol!! I knew the vicinity but not that far up North. I have been watching a few of your videos and how you and your husband met, but did I miss how your family feels & do they like your husband? You would think your husband would have told you about having coffee around, Lol!! I don't drink coffee either. And I don't know if the liquorice tastes the same as in the U.S. but I LOVE liquorice!! People think I'm nuts for liking it. I really am enjoying your videos of Iceland. Take Care, Sylvia
@halldorherm2 жыл бұрын
1. Walking in to someone's home with your shoes on is just a sign of disrespect. Unless it's family or close friends and you ask first "Is it okay if I leave my shoes on? They're clean". 2. The Icelandic horses are NOT ponies. They're a strong and regal tank of a creature that have adapted to the climate and harsh landscape here. I'd rather take one of them in to battle than an Arabian horse (but they're nice too). 3. I don't even drink coffee, but I always have coffee and a coffee maker for friends and family who come visit. Especially important after dinner. 4. Liquorice was one of the few "treats" kids got during WWII, so it became a big thing. We've found many different ways how to make it more interesting. As a kid you eat it, as an adult you take it as a schnapps (or a shot) 5. "We" have been here for 1200 years and kept the place pretty much pristine. You are all more than welcome to come for a visit, but just keep in mind that we have some dangerous elements and situations that you might get your self into if you don't know what you're doing. It can be a hassle for volunteers to save a group of tourists who gut stuck on a mountain road, in the middle of winter, wearing jeans and sneakers... Driving a Yaris. And yes that happens more than you would think. Respect Mother Nature and her forces You summed it up well, one might think you'd spent some time here 😂
@TwixyNo3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Sweater info! Please.
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Yay!! Working on it. 😊
@Therealtuxedo3 жыл бұрын
Have you seen the Northern Lights? Love you😁❤️
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have. They are gorgeous!!
@happymack66053 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️ The sweaters! So beautiful! Thank you for your videos!
@theravyshow25703 жыл бұрын
We remove shoes in most of Canada too! I love your sweater!
@4everu9843 жыл бұрын
I live in Hawaii, no shoes in house here.
@kirouanemohamedamine79953 жыл бұрын
I like Hawaii
@paigeherrin293 жыл бұрын
Yaaasss!
@paigeherrin293 жыл бұрын
Plus, when you get friends over, you might score a left side slippah cause you wen lost yours at the beach. No need match colah if da buggah fit, yeah?
@Ubetterworkblog3 жыл бұрын
#1 is the same in Jamaica. I practice it in my own home as well.
@kirouanemohamedamine79953 жыл бұрын
How are you doing?
@danielmcallister78733 жыл бұрын
Found this channel a few days ago and I can’t get over you cute of a couple you and Gunnar are! ❤️❤️❤️
@cassia-in-vancouver3 жыл бұрын
The weather change in this video was just amazing to see. "If you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes", right? 😊 Thanks for sharing.
@anthonyholton28863 жыл бұрын
Just ordered salty Swedish licorice from Amazon. I'm certain that I won't be able to fully appreciate it, but we don't know until we try^^
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
😂 i hope you like it.
@pontus7783 жыл бұрын
Even though it hurts as a Swede, the Kobe beef of licorice is the Finnish kind's.
@pontus7783 жыл бұрын
"Yesterday afternoon judge Joseph Buffington ruled on assisting psychological aid in suicide-manslaughter by licorice and..." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/sep/24/man-licorice-dies-massachusetts
@arcticblue2483 жыл бұрын
@@pontus778 yeah those finn's really love their licorice... I don't like it but people here travel to finland to buy that stuff (and cheaper alcohol, tobacco and better meat ... well you know :-P, and tupla chocolade ... but there I just have to place my foot down, there just is nothing like norwegian milk chocolade :-)
@christineomli30183 жыл бұрын
Perhaps you could offer up some advice about anything that a visitor to Iceland might do to make. their Icelandic hosts feel especially appreciated.....
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Great question. 😊
@helenahandkart18573 жыл бұрын
That's a lovely idea!
@jeffstormer25473 жыл бұрын
An excellent idea! More specifically, are there things that are universally considered good gifts for giving to a family that has you over as a visitor? (Other than being respectful? )
@fannsayful3 жыл бұрын
Bring something from your own country! I love when people do that. Like some Canadians brought us really nice maple syrup and some japanese folk brought us matcha flavoured kit kats. Every time we have norwegian friends over they bring us things like brunost.
@derrickstableford81523 жыл бұрын
Maple syrup it is.
@deathandcats3 жыл бұрын
Did i hear a mention about doing a vid on folklore? Because that would be so amazing. (Wait, i went back and listened again. Folklore fridays on patreon.)
@BubblegumCreepydoll2 жыл бұрын
I’m Icelandic living in the USA and sometime people here tell me all about what they know about Iceland, like our horses are Ponies. Yes it’s irritating to hear this about our precious horses, that have more gaits than other horses and people in other countries will pay up to $2.000.000 for (the last I heard about 10 years ago). But when people that have never been to Iceland start enthusiastically educating me about my own weird and isolated country, that they don’t know anything about, I just let them rattle on and nod my head. Sometimes they have an air of haughtiness, as to entice me into a defense or something, but I’m not giving it to them. So thank you 🙏 for clarifying this.
@AllThingsIceland2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that sounds frustration to deal with. My pleasure 🤗
@JustSonya783 жыл бұрын
I'm American and I would be offended if someone walks in my house with their nasty shoes on. Yuck!!
@isobel643 жыл бұрын
tell that to Southerners, they rarely do.
@simona_ab3 жыл бұрын
Interesting, I live in Italy, and if you take your shoes off entering in a house, you are seen as...rude 🤷♀️. Well, the world is beautiful because every place is different 🙂
@bbmcgee333 жыл бұрын
@@simona_ab What?! Since when? I'm living in Italy too and ALWAYS take my shoes off and expect others to do so.
@myrkurvon41143 жыл бұрын
@@simona_ab Here in Mexico it's the same. You'll look weird if you take off your shoes, it's not that common. But if your shoes are a mess and really dirty...you take off your shoes, you clean them or you wait outside
@vondrauen51183 жыл бұрын
I am so glad, that me and my boyfriend aren’t the only people in the world who don’t like coffee :-D I do have coffee at home for guests only 😅 and I also hate liquorice 🤢 I don’t understand why this I such a big thing in Scandinavia - I was in Sweden last month (because we couldn’t come to Iceland 😭) and there are sooo many sweets with liquorice available.
@caitlincorbett61933 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! I was in Iceland when I was very little while my mom was stationed there at the Navy base. I've always wanted to go back. These videos are a fun way to mentally build myself up to that goal. Yes please on making a video on the sweaters. I'd love to learn more about them. Yours is lovely. I didn't realize there were some varieties with buttons. I only ever see the pullover type.
@yvonneclarke58303 жыл бұрын
Good morning from the Caribbean. Would like to see scenic videos. The background is beautiful
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Ok, will do.
@kirouanemohamedamine79953 жыл бұрын
Good morning
@jcortese33003 жыл бұрын
I got used to taking my shoes off in the US when I lived in southern CA for 26 years (I still miss it so much). There are a ton of east Asian-Americans there, and the habit seems to have established itself out there thanks to them. At this point back on the East Coast, I cannot stomach the feel of shoes on when I'm in my home or anyone else's.
@user-vm5ud4xw6n3 жыл бұрын
I don’t see how anyone could be sad or down when wearing a sweater like that. So bright and cheery. Just seeing it made me smile. I could deal with that and a pair of jeans. Maybe you could start a lopapeysa business. I would buy one. Or two even! I would have to carry a pair of slippers or something. My feet get so cold so easy!
@bromadiclifeadventures14704 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@AllThingsIceland3 күн бұрын
My pleasure!
@parker.1003 жыл бұрын
Awesome energy. Also the landscape is such a beautiful backdrop. Reminds me of my 2015 visit so its another perk to watching your channel 💙
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Aww, thank you 😊
@elisekates6813 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing this info! I visited a few years ago, and am definietly taking notes for when I'm able to travel again! I love coffee but only ordered espresso while I was there, so, I'm especially curious about how folks drink it at home. Do they generally make it a certain way, like with percolators, a French press, or just a regular drip coffee machine? Since you don't drink it, is it also rude to offer to guests that they can make it, so they're sure it's how they like it? Or is it important that the host is the one that makes the coffee?
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
I asked our guests to make it because I am not experienced with doing it. They seem fine with that. 😊 Many people have fancy machines here for expresso and so on.
@kirouanemohamedamine79953 жыл бұрын
How are you doing
@malcolmnicholls28933 жыл бұрын
Love the wooly. That bracing air seems to invigorate you.
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
It does!! 😁
@Yarndragonvideos3 жыл бұрын
Yes please make a video on lopapeysa. I know a lot of knitters would find it fascinating plus they are such neat sweaters.
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear. 😊
@debwlv3 жыл бұрын
Love this video! So interesting and you present the information in such an entertaining, engaging way!
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@debbiecaudill87993 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted a lopapeysa, but I haven't been able to find my size. Can they be custom ordered?
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Yes, they can be. There are so many knitters here. I’m planning to make a video about sweaters soon. 😊
@MarikaMeos3 жыл бұрын
Ok, it has to be said. The shoe thing. It should ne world wide LAW that shoes must be taken off inside!! Cmon people..!
@zendyk3 жыл бұрын
I have shoes that I wear only in the house. I wear some kind of shoe all the time, except in bed or in the shower. I hate walking around barefooted.
@luciem53723 жыл бұрын
A lot of people have sweaty stinky feet here in Florida yuk.
@MinhSen113 жыл бұрын
I can't imagine wearing filthy shoes from outside in the house. I think most Asians would agree.
@uncrnsprklfrts57203 жыл бұрын
@@zendyk Same! I have collapsed arches and weak ankles, literally have to have shoes on!
@grovermartin68743 жыл бұрын
Most of the people in the world do remove their street shoes at the door. Half of the world's people are Chinese, and an awful lot more live in India. How about slipping on a pair of clean socks at a shoes-off house? Would that solve the problem?
@LoriWatson113 жыл бұрын
I would love to hear more about the beautiful sweaters!! Really enjoy your videos! ❤️✨❤️✨
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
Great and thanks! 😊
@kevinsmith4923 Жыл бұрын
You have an awesome personality. I will be there in late April. Can't wait.
@AllThingsIceland Жыл бұрын
Thank you and awesome!
@zyspan3 жыл бұрын
Dutch like their licorice too
@reneeangele47663 жыл бұрын
My husband loves it!
@hevnleee3 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean about the coffee. I can't stand the stuff and people look at me like I'm mad AND Licorice is NASTY!!!
@AllThingsIceland3 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@kirouanemohamedamine79953 жыл бұрын
Ge
@deborahfleming41293 жыл бұрын
I know a little bit about Lopi yarns and sweaters, having knitted a few myself - I'm a grandmother who has been knitting since I was 9 years old! - but I would love for you to share what you know about them, too. Love your other videos. I am working my way through them just having discovered your channel a week or so ago. Thanks, Jules!
@sylvienguyen33613 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy learning more about lopapeysas, Icelandic yarns, and knitting.
@xy11083 жыл бұрын
When you are addicted to caffeine, it's no joke to not have it on hand for your addicted guests. For real. Also, it has to do with being an accommodating host. For real.
@isobel643 жыл бұрын
well they got free coffee pressers out of it so all is well.