I find myself in Laura's story, especially in the layer of emotions and feelings. I have the same observations about seasons, language and life in the countryside. I visited Iceland in 2019 and cried the last night before I left. Last year I came for 3 months for seasonal work and... I'm still here. My sons are now adults, and I am starting life anew in the Icelandic countryside :) I recently bought a car so I will finally be able to visit the Westfjords, which I have not seen before. Thank you for the wonderful interview and best regards from wild Snæfellsnes!
I'm a bit late and normally don't watch long videos but this conversation captivated me because I too cannot explain my love for Iceland. I've visited twice already this year. Thank you & I've now started following Laura on Instagram.
I learned a lot about moving to another country. This was very informative. These two women had such a pleasant conversation with each other and it made me feel warm inside ❤️
Jewells, your content is truly golden! 🏆 This lovely guest was so open and relatable in her perspectives. I enjoyed every single minute, from big topics to specific details. ⭐️🌟⭐️ Wonderful vlog❣️
It was such a pleasure to ,”meet” you Laura ,, I’ve been to Iceland only one, but returning this year. It was honestly a very odd emotion to hear you say exactly how I felt. You said there’s something that grabs you here, but you just don’t know what I was obsessed with Iceland and didn’t know why when I arrived in Reykjavík. It was a split second I thought this is Iceland, and then I started walking around the harbor and among the people. It’s creation for sure but there’s something about the people. It’s as if they’re ancient and modern at once like they haven’t had time to develop or fluff because they were just trying to survive. Everyone is different. Everyone is unique and what you see is what you get. I loved it, but I based in Reykjavík and didn’t see a lot of the south or the west fields, which is what I want to do when I come I am into unique nature and there’s something amazing about the bathing while it’s cold outside. Also, they respect nature and being an island nation conservation is big and it makes me appreciate it and see how much we waste here in the US . Thank you for sharing your story. PS I’m from North Jersey and I am a crazy cat lady so if you need someone to cat sit, I would seriously be interested 😻 Blessings, Gina
I was born in Iceland in 1963 on the US naval base at Keflavik to an Icelandic mother and an American Air Force officer. We spent five years at the base before moving to an apartment at Klapparstígur 11 in Reykjavik for 4 years. I was fluent in Icelandic as a boy and used to sell the Icelandic newspaper Visir on the streets of Reykjavik. We left Iceland in the early 70s for upstate NY and I have been back to visit a few times since (Returning in July 24 as well). Although I love Iceland, I could not imagine moving back there with the cost of living what it is in Iceland.
What a great conversation Jewells you had with Laura. It is these types of conversations that many people enjoy listening too and especially if they are thinking about moving there.
So glad you have done this interview and hope you will be doing more, i enjoyed watching your previous ones. A very interesting talk and a very interesting woman. Takk.
When fires and evacuations were brought up it took me back to when I decided to leave Cali 20 years ago. It's hard to find somewhere that has that Cali weather. I'm still searching I will be heading to Iceland in Sept who knows.
This interview was very interesting. I had a short visit to Iceland last year. I plan to visit again, hopefully next year. I would like to see more of Iceland (countryside).
I have a question! Please answer if you can! I have been trying to stay in Iceland for years. I will begin language classes soon, but on the immigration page it states that only students enrolled full-time at the University of Iceland can apply. Can you please let me know any information you have because Laura said she got a visa to study at the 3 week course in the West Fjords. I suspect this is because Americans do not need a visa for under 90 days. Maybe she was confusing a visa with travel permission during covid?
hi, and yes, it was a travel permission due to the 3 week class, not a visa -- my initial residency permit was granted based on "a contract or collaboration" (that's the category that the Immigration Directorate uses), then once my Fulbright grant started, it shifted to a student residency permit, which is what the Fulbright program uses, even for non-student scholars. Now my residency is connected to my work permit, based on work requiring expert knowledge.
Wow great conversation, looks like a great adventure you guys are on. Love this interview, I’m very intrigued and looking for an adventure myself. I was wondering if they had blueberry 🫐 Jeff too at the grocery store, food looks great!
This is a great interview! Thank you both! I was wondering if you know a website to check for Icelandic real estate for sale? I am from New York as well. I am dreaming of moving to Iceland so this interview had some great immigration information in it. Thanks in advance for and information
Interesting interview and I would like to learn more about the remote areas of Iceland. Don’t like the ❌ on 🇺🇸. lol! I’m American and love my country! Joking no harm taken. But I enjoy your streaming content and happy to see 2024 episode!😊
Glad you enjoyed the interview. The x is not meant to express love or not. It’s more about showcasing in a visual way that Laura is no longer in the US and has chosen to live in Iceland.
just a question. Isn't it harder to learn a new language as you get older? I'd imagine Icelandic is a difficult language. Did she learn Icelandic when she moved here?
@@lauraalicewatt Hello Laura. I had a conversation with Jewells a while back concerning her learning Icelandic by listening to Icelandic music. I learned Spanish in high school and Persian while working in the hospital. Now I am learning Italian on my own. I listen to Andrea Bocelli and study the language by reading, writing and speaking it. I also know a little bit of French and German because I worked in a trauma hospital.
@@lauraalicewatt I’m impressed. I only lived in Iceland for a year when I was stationed there in the 90’s. I never made an attempt to learn since I lived on base. Congrats on getting your Visa approved. I wish I could move to Iceland again.
such a delight to chat with you, Jewells! I really enjoyed it.
Me too!! Thanks again for sharing your insights and journey. 🤗
I can help you with your snow ⛄️ days lol having been a marine 💂🏾♂️I’ve gotten used to training in the snow 😊
Fascinating interview! Thanks for providing such interesting content.
I find myself in Laura's story, especially in the layer of emotions and feelings. I have the same observations about seasons, language and life in the countryside. I visited Iceland in 2019 and cried the last night before I left. Last year I came for 3 months for seasonal work and... I'm still here. My sons are now adults, and I am starting life anew in the Icelandic countryside :) I recently bought a car so I will finally be able to visit the Westfjords, which I have not seen before. Thank you for the wonderful interview and best regards from wild Snæfellsnes!
I also cried the last night before I left 🥲
I normally don't watch such long videos but I was so captivated. Great talk! Keep it up.
Yay!! So glad to hear that you enjoyed this interview. Thanks for watching and commenting. 😊
I'm a bit late and normally don't watch long videos but this conversation captivated me because I too cannot explain my love for Iceland. I've visited twice already this year. Thank you & I've now started following Laura on Instagram.
I learned a lot about moving to another country. This was very informative. These two women had such a pleasant conversation with each other and it made me feel warm inside ❤️
Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
1:00:05 well said! Dorrit Mousaieff, one of our first ladies said it as well back in 2008: "Ísland er ekki lítið land, það er stórasta land í heimi!"
Jewells, your content is truly golden! 🏆 This lovely guest was so open and relatable in her perspectives. I enjoyed every single minute, from big topics to specific details. ⭐️🌟⭐️ Wonderful vlog❣️
It was such a pleasure to ,”meet” you Laura ,, I’ve been to Iceland only one, but returning this year. It was honestly a very odd emotion to hear you say exactly how I felt. You said there’s something that grabs you here, but you just don’t know what I was obsessed with Iceland and didn’t know why when I arrived in Reykjavík. It was a split second I thought this is Iceland, and then I started walking around the harbor and among the people. It’s creation for sure but there’s something about the people. It’s as if they’re ancient and modern at once like they haven’t had time to develop or fluff because they were just trying to survive. Everyone is different. Everyone is unique and what you see is what you get. I loved it, but I based in Reykjavík and didn’t see a lot of the south or the west fields, which is what I want to do when I come I am into unique nature and there’s something amazing about the bathing while it’s cold outside.
Also, they respect nature and being an island nation conservation is big and it makes me appreciate it and see how much we waste here in the US .
Thank you for sharing your story.
PS I’m from North Jersey and I am a crazy cat lady so if you need someone to cat sit, I would seriously be interested 😻
Blessings, Gina
Wow I sound dumb with all the typo mistakes, but I was using Siri because I can’t see that well thanks again
No worries at all and thanks for the lovely comment. 😊
I was born in Iceland in 1963 on the US naval base at Keflavik to an Icelandic mother and an American Air Force officer. We spent five years at the base before moving to an apartment at Klapparstígur 11 in Reykjavik for 4 years. I was fluent in Icelandic as a boy and used to sell the Icelandic newspaper Visir on the streets of Reykjavik. We left Iceland in the early 70s for upstate NY and I have been back to visit a few times since (Returning in July 24 as well). Although I love Iceland, I could not imagine moving back there with the cost of living what it is in Iceland.
Jewells this is an excellent interview. You always find such interesting individuals to interview. Thank you so much for sharing.❤❤❤😊
Many thanks, Jewells, for this captivating interview; absolutely love Laura's enthusiasm and can-do spirit, and her photography is amazing❣
My pleasure and so glad to hear that you enjoyed it. Yes, she is awesome! ❤️
Thanks!
What a great conversation Jewells you had with Laura. It is these types of conversations that many people enjoy listening too and especially if they are thinking about moving there.
So glad you enjoyed it. ❤️
Very easy interview. I think Laura was happy to have someone with whom to chat! Her perspective is interesting.
Glad you enjoyed hearing her perspective.
So glad you have done this interview and hope you will be doing more, i enjoyed watching your previous ones. A very interesting talk and a very interesting woman. Takk.
When fires and evacuations were brought up it took me back to when I decided to leave Cali 20 years ago. It's hard to find somewhere that has that Cali weather. I'm still searching I will be heading to Iceland in Sept who knows.
refreshing conversation - must visit one day
Interesting 👍 Iceland is still mostly clean, safe and charming
Wow, what a great interview!
My pleasure and glad you enjoyed it. 😊
This interview was very interesting. I had a short visit to Iceland last year. I plan to visit again, hopefully next year. I would like to see more of Iceland (countryside).
Great interview!! Thanks so much!
Thank you!! Happy to hear that you enjoyed hearing Laura’s journey. 😊
Thanks, Jewells and Laura for a really interesting interview!
Great interview and she is a really great photographer. I will look for a way to learn to knit also.
Thank you! Good luck with learning to knit.
Great interview. Lots of information and great tips.
Great interview. Thank you.
Great video. listened to the podcast and wanted to watch the video. Thanks,
Thank you and awesome!
Great interview, Jewells!
Very interesting conversation. It seems like its really beautiful there. But too cold for me.
Thanks for watching. Yea, the weather is definitely not for everyone. 😅
Great interview, thank you
Clearly understand. Great interview! Thanks
Thanks 😊
I have a question! Please answer if you can! I have been trying to stay in Iceland for years. I will begin language classes soon, but on the immigration page it states that only students enrolled full-time at the University of Iceland can apply. Can you please let me know any information you have because Laura said she got a visa to study at the 3 week course in the West Fjords. I suspect this is because Americans do not need a visa for under 90 days. Maybe she was confusing a visa with travel permission during covid?
hi, and yes, it was a travel permission due to the 3 week class, not a visa -- my initial residency permit was granted based on "a contract or collaboration" (that's the category that the Immigration Directorate uses), then once my Fulbright grant started, it shifted to a student residency permit, which is what the Fulbright program uses, even for non-student scholars. Now my residency is connected to my work permit, based on work requiring expert knowledge.
Wow great conversation, looks like a great adventure you guys are on. Love this interview, I’m very intrigued and looking for an adventure myself. I was wondering if they had blueberry 🫐 Jeff too at the grocery store, food looks great!
Thank you! Wild blueberries grow here late in the summer. The grocery store has imported ones too.
This is a great interview! Thank you both! I was wondering if you know a website to check for Icelandic real estate for sale? I am from New York as well. I am dreaming of moving to Iceland so this interview had some great immigration information in it. Thanks in advance for and information
Interesting interview and I would like to learn more about the remote areas of Iceland. Don’t like the ❌ on 🇺🇸. lol! I’m American and love my country! Joking no harm taken. But I enjoy your streaming content and happy to see 2024 episode!😊
Glad you enjoyed the interview.
The x is not meant to express love or not. It’s more about showcasing in a visual way that Laura is no longer in the US and has chosen to live in Iceland.
Tan you,,,,, Enjoyed
Glad to hear that 🤗
@@AllThingsIceland meant thank you
You know... maybe we can sneak in some redwood seeds to the westfjords, and surprise someone in a hundred years... :D
Is it a good idea to study in Iceland College? I want to study there and eventually move to Iceland permentaly
Knús í hús til ykkar beggja🌷❤
just a question. Isn't it harder to learn a new language as you get older? I'd imagine Icelandic is a difficult language. Did she learn Icelandic when she moved here?
yes, working on it as i type, and barely knew any Icelandic when i first arrived... definitely harder at this age!
@@lauraalicewatt Hello Laura. I had a conversation with Jewells a while back concerning her learning Icelandic by listening to Icelandic music. I learned Spanish in high school and Persian while working in the hospital. Now I am learning Italian on my own. I listen to Andrea Bocelli and study the language by reading, writing and speaking it. I also know a little bit of French and German because I worked in a trauma hospital.
@@lauraalicewatt I’m impressed. I only lived in Iceland for a year when I was stationed there in the 90’s. I never made an attempt to learn since I lived on base. Congrats on getting your Visa approved. I wish I could move to Iceland again.
I want to move to Iceland. I need a big house. Would it be smarter to buy a house or rent one?
✨⭐️🐈🧶🐧🇮🇸
Where hare you been?!?!?!?! haha
sounds like you bought a summer house
haha one from east coast one from west coast,so far away