From an Icelandic perspective this is very interesting. It helps us to know how foreigners think so we can be more understanding....btw the 6 ft rule is more of a lifestyle then anything related to covid. if you are close enough to punch in the face then you are to close
As a New Yorker I have a 6 feet rule distance even before the pandemic, more like a sense of common courtesy and people here in NY are not understanding that.
It might be mentioned that you can only buy a limited amount of alcohol in the Duty Free Store. I am glad that you are living here now - we need more good people like you. Kær kveðja.
I have no earthly idea how this came up in my TH-cam feed. I have no intentions on going to Iceland. I’d love to but I have no plans. But this is fascinating. This is the third video I watched LOL
Very informative. Glad I only made 2/7 of the mistakes on my trip (tried to do too much and didn't pack enough changes of clothes; there should be a sign at the airport "Welcome to Iceland, You will get wet!")
Regarding umbrellas. A bit of an exaggeration. It's very easy to buy cheap umbrellas in Iceland, actually. Of course you don't try to use them in windy weather, but in Reykjavik, for example, it often rains in calm weather, and some walking paths, like Laugardalur, are low-lying, and quite protected from the winds. I walk in Laugardalur every day, and automatically take an umbrella with me if it looks like it's going to rain and the wind is moderate or barely there. If you just make sure you know how strong the wind is, you can make even a cheap umbrella last for months! You can even use it when it snows in calm weather, which is not uncommon ... ###
I remember when as a kid learning how to swim at the YMCA ( are those still around?), they had us shower before we went into the pool. But we showered IN our bathing suits. It was just a rinse. Later I understood the requirement. However, they didn't have us do a whole exfoliating with soap and loofah shower!!
I’m so glad I found your videos. I’m planning a visit next September and I’m super excited. Your videos are so informative that I feel I’m gradually getting more and more ready even 9 months before my trip to Iceland.
Hello Jewells! I love all your videos so far and it’s always an extra treat when Gunnar makes a guest appearance! Today’s video was really helpful and informative and it is keeping my excitement level HIGH for our eventual trip to Iceland! We had to reschedule from going this fall until later next year in hopes that things will be safer next year. Your personality and energy and enthusiasm make all your videos SO much fun to watch! Your pronunciation of the Icelandic language is SO impressive - your in-home personal coach has probably helped with that! 😉 I’ve been working on learning Icelandic using the Drops app for probably 9 months now and I’m hoping my Icelandic pronunciation is pretty good by now. After all this, I’ll probably get too shy to attempt speaking it while we’re visiting! 🙂
Thank you for the lovely message, Karen. So glad to hear that you enjoy my videos. I think it is fun when Gunnar joins me too. :-) It's awesome that you are learning Icelandic! I hope all works out for your trip next year. I know it can be hard to speak in public. However, I think you will find that Icelanders are so happy to hear when visitors speak their language.
I visited Iceland in 2013 and saw a reinforced umbrella in a shop window. Coming home again I regretted not having bought one. Showering before the pool. The same goes for Sweden. Sadly there are quite a few people nowadays who do not know about it, or simply don't give a d**n. I stopped going to the bath house.
Do pools in Iceland not have either chlorine/chemicals or salt in them, for keeping them clean? I know some people do choose to rinse off before hopping in a pool but since all our pools are either chlorinated or salt water pools, it's not really necessary.
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All the pools have chlorine yes - but you need to take a shower before and after ... and naked alongside everyone so that might make somebody uncomfortable
@reynir Regardless of chlorination it's always recommended or required to shower before entering a PUBLIC pool.. who wants to be in a public plool with dirty bodies releasing excess dirt into the water. It's Best to shower.
All true. I came during Christmas in 2016 and the weather was frigid and when it did rain and snow/sleet the elements blew sideways. I stayed at the Canopy and when I asked for an umbrella I got pitiful stares. At the Blue Lagoon I was directed to shower with soap in the nude. Not a big deal BUT, not being used to the cold, I dried off and attempted to walk down the steps into the waters and an attendant thought I had not showered. She shooed me back and then explained to her I had showered but was not used to the frigid air and dried off. I got the nastiest look before being shooed into the lagoon waters. The Ring Road... I book a black sand beach trip, a glacier trip and ATV trip. All cancelled because some ding bat ignored the warnings and got themselves killed because their car went off the road so for almost my entire 7 day stay the road was closed down. However each company gave full refunds. Beautiful place. Beautiful people and I thank God to this day for 66 North where I purchased a Drangajökull coat 2 Vik jackets and gloves. Even in NYC that coat is life. I also don't have to keep in closed as the weather in NY is not like Iceland. Great video.
@@arniorgumundsson3782 Interesting.. I used to know someone who went to "C" - this was a little over a decade ago though- but - she could not stand it there... men spit and pee in the streets/out in the open, etc...
There are a lot of people that stack stones up in the highlands in Iceland for their pictures, stop their cars suddenly in the middle of the road, many who don't know how to drive stick rent a car and think they can just learn on the road (of course I mostly blame the rental companies for that, it wouldn't take them long to find out if the person can drive up a hill or not) and it's a terrifying thought that many tourists simply don't know how to drive in Iceland. I could go on but this just makes it seem all bad, we really rely on the tourist industry (although that also raises all prices for icelanders too) and personally I really love talking to people from around the world that love Iceland and its culture and language.
The low % in beer in super market is also a loophole to advertisement beer because advertisement on alcahol is illegal in Iceland and a drink with 2,5% and lower are not count as beer by the law
This is horrible. You neglected to list the obvious One Issue... I thought either #7 or #1 would be, "Call US and you can stay with me ALL THE TIME!!" But no... darn... well... you've realized it now, a year later...
From an Icelandic perspective this is very interesting. It helps us to know how foreigners think so we can be more understanding....btw the 6 ft rule is more of a lifestyle then anything related to covid. if you are close enough to punch in the face then you are to close
Heyr heyr 😂
I think this should just be a rule for the entire planet. I'm with you, if I can touch you... you're too close.
🤣 A rule to live by. "Don't be in the punch zone." lol
As a New Yorker I have a 6 feet rule distance even before the pandemic, more like a sense of common courtesy and people here in NY are not understanding that.
It might be mentioned that you can only buy a limited amount of alcohol in the Duty Free Store.
I am glad that you are living here now - we need more good people like you.
Kær kveðja.
I have no earthly idea how this came up in my TH-cam feed. I have no intentions on going to Iceland. I’d love to but I have no plans. But this is fascinating. This is the third video I watched LOL
Glad you have enjoyed the videos. Thanks for watching. 😊
Very informative.
Glad I only made 2/7 of the mistakes on my trip (tried to do too much and didn't pack enough changes of clothes; there should be a sign at the airport "Welcome to Iceland, You will get wet!")
I don't seem to see the packing list? Great video, very informative and much appreciated. Silvia
This was excellent. Thanks so much. Heading there next month.
Regarding umbrellas. A bit of an exaggeration. It's very easy to buy cheap umbrellas in
Iceland, actually. Of course you don't try to use them in windy weather, but in Reykjavik,
for example, it often rains in calm weather, and some walking paths, like Laugardalur,
are low-lying, and quite protected from the winds.
I walk in Laugardalur every day, and automatically take an umbrella with me if it looks like
it's going to rain and the wind is moderate or barely there. If you just make sure you know
how strong the wind is, you can make even a cheap umbrella last for months! You can even use it when it snows in calm weather, which is not uncommon ...
###
I have no connection to Iceland but I LOVE your videos
Aww, thank you! So glad you are enjoying the videos. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
I remember when as a kid learning how to swim at the YMCA ( are those still around?), they had us shower before we went into the pool. But we showered IN our bathing suits. It was just a rinse. Later I understood the requirement. However, they didn't have us do a whole exfoliating with soap and loofah shower!!
Thanks for the parking list i was having a hard time figuring out what i need to park and this just maflde it easier
Awesome! So glad you find the packing list to be helpful.
I’m so glad I found your videos. I’m planning a visit next September and I’m super excited. Your videos are so informative that I feel I’m gradually getting more and more ready even 9 months before my trip to Iceland.
This was the best list of tips I’ve seen. All were new, all were interesting. Thank you.
Thank you!
It's the same in Sweden with the shower before you get into a public swimming pool
Really great video. Never wanted to visit before but would love to come to take a language course and to meet the people.
Hello Jewells! I love all your videos so far and it’s always an extra treat when Gunnar makes a guest appearance! Today’s video was really helpful and informative and it is keeping my excitement level HIGH for our eventual trip to Iceland! We had to reschedule from going this fall until later next year in hopes that things will be safer next year. Your personality and energy and enthusiasm make all your videos SO much fun to watch! Your pronunciation of the Icelandic language is SO impressive - your in-home personal coach has probably helped with that! 😉 I’ve been working on learning Icelandic using the Drops app for probably 9 months now and I’m hoping my Icelandic pronunciation is pretty good by now. After all this, I’ll probably get too shy to attempt speaking it while we’re visiting! 🙂
Thank you for the lovely message, Karen. So glad to hear that you enjoy my videos. I think it is fun when Gunnar joins me too. :-) It's awesome that you are learning Icelandic! I hope all works out for your trip next year. I know it can be hard to speak in public. However, I think you will find that Icelanders are so happy to hear when visitors speak their language.
15:58 her inner ghost just tried to communicate with the real world
I visited Iceland in 2013 and saw a reinforced umbrella in a shop window. Coming home again I regretted not having bought one.
Showering before the pool. The same goes for Sweden. Sadly there are quite a few people nowadays who do not know about it, or simply don't give a d**n. I stopped going to the bath house.
can u do a typical icelandic apartment tour?
Yes 😊
They have people monitoring in the shower rooms that you've indeed showered. If you come out dry, rest assured you'll be going right back in.
Is this really you on your profile pic?
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I am visiting Iceland in December 🤗
Yay!
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Do pools in Iceland not have either chlorine/chemicals or salt in them, for keeping them clean? I know some people do choose to rinse off before hopping in a pool but since all our pools are either chlorinated or salt water pools, it's not really necessary.
All the pools have chlorine yes - but you need to take a shower before and after ... and naked alongside everyone so that might make somebody uncomfortable
@reynir Regardless of chlorination it's always recommended or required to shower before entering a PUBLIC pool.. who wants to be in a public plool with dirty bodies releasing excess dirt into the water. It's Best to shower.
I don't even carry an umbrella in Seattle where the rain falls (mostly) vertically :P
That’s how we easily identified tourists when I was a kid. We always just had a jacket, always!
All true. I came during Christmas in 2016 and the weather was frigid and when it did rain and snow/sleet the elements blew sideways. I stayed at the Canopy and when I asked for an umbrella I got pitiful stares. At the Blue Lagoon I was directed to shower with soap in the nude. Not a big deal BUT, not being used to the cold, I dried off and attempted to walk down the steps into the waters and an attendant thought I had not showered. She shooed me back and then explained to her I had showered but was not used to the frigid air and dried off. I got the nastiest look before being shooed into the lagoon waters. The Ring Road... I book a black sand beach trip, a glacier trip and ATV trip. All cancelled because some ding bat ignored the warnings and got themselves killed because their car went off the road so for almost my entire 7 day stay the road was closed down. However each company gave full refunds. Beautiful place. Beautiful people and I thank God to this day for 66 North where I purchased a Drangajökull coat 2 Vik jackets and gloves. Even in NYC that coat is life. I also don't have to keep in closed as the weather in NY is not like Iceland. Great video.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you are able to come back in the future and do more things.
OFF ROAD driving is a big no no in Iceland. It can get u in a lot of trouble and big fines.
Can you wear makeup on the pools?
Hola, New susbscriber! near Vik :P
Hæ hæ! 😊
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How do Icelanders view foreigners in general? More inclined to be curious or hoping they won't wreck the beautiful sites?
Kveðja frá Svíþjóð.
Bc Ac Oh my gosh! I really hope this isn’t something people from my country do😳
@shivering mole rat here is a clue, its a Big asian country that just made the whole world sick
@@arniorgumundsson3782
Interesting.. I used to know someone who went to "C" - this was a little over a decade ago though- but - she could not stand it there... men spit and pee in the streets/out in the open, etc...
There are a lot of people that stack stones up in the highlands in Iceland for their pictures, stop their cars suddenly in the middle of the road, many who don't know how to drive stick rent a car and think they can just learn on the road (of course I mostly blame the rental companies for that, it wouldn't take them long to find out if the person can drive up a hill or not) and it's a terrifying thought that many tourists simply don't know how to drive in Iceland. I could go on but this just makes it seem all bad, we really rely on the tourist industry (although that also raises all prices for icelanders too) and personally I really love talking to people from around the world that love Iceland and its culture and language.
Looking at you America ..
thank you!:)
Tried 3 times to get the packing list. Even checked Spam.
Hi Diane. Have you received it yet? If not, I will find another way to get it to you.
lots of mid roll commercials…
maybe thinking iceland is greenland probably but I am from the usa
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Omg, 2% for beer? Faints
LOL
The low % in beer in super market is also a loophole to advertisement beer because advertisement on alcahol is illegal in Iceland and a drink with 2,5% and lower are not count as beer by the law
This is horrible. You neglected to list the obvious One Issue... I thought either #7 or #1 would be, "Call US and you can stay with me ALL THE TIME!!" But no... darn... well... you've realized it now, a year later...