Thanks for listening to the Iceland With Kids Podcast! Here are the notes and freebies for each episode.
Episode 1: The Golden Circle
Printable map of Iceland: Iceland with Kids map.pdf. Grab it, print it, and use it for this and future episodes to know what part of Iceland we’re talking about!
Link to our Golden Circle tour post
Please e-mail me if you have comments, questions, ideas for future shows, or help planning your Iceland vacation!
(At left: A picture of Strukkur erupting in the Geysir Geothermal area.)
Episode 2: Why Iceland is the best starter country
Here is the printable page of my favorite images! Iceland With Kids Podcast Episode 2 favorite pictures
Here’s Travel Babbo’s article comparing the cost of a trip to Iceland to a Disneyland vacation (and other destinations!)
And here are our reviews of the Reykjadalur Hot River and Inside the Volcano. There’s much more in our travel guide book, Iceland With Kids!
Episode 3: Three questions to help you plan your Iceland vacation
Here’s the link to our Driving in Iceland video course.
And here’s the link to our travel guide book, Iceland With Kids. (E-mail me if you need the link for another country!)
Finally, here’s this week’s freebie: Iceland With Kids Podcast Episode 3 South Coast vs Snæfellsnes
Episode 4: 3 reasons to visit the Westman Islands in Iceland
Here is the page with maps of the Westman Islands, and links to tours and ferry information! Iceland With Kids Podcast Episode 4 Westman Islands
And here’s a picture of the cliff swinging you can try. Just remember to always keep your feet toward the cliff!
Episode 5: Rescuing Lost Pufflings in Iceland, and my book award!
Here’s a link to all of the Moonbeam Children’s Book Award winners for 2020!
Here’s my book, Lundi the Lost Puffin. The eBook is on sale for the rest of October 2020 for $1.99 US! (If you see this after the sale, e-mail me and I’ll let you know when it’s on sale again!
Here’s the first book in RA Anderson’s book series: Iceland: The Puffin Explorers. She also won a Moonbeam award this year!
Finally, here’s my press release about winning the award. It’s not a great freebie, I know … but the book discount is! 🙂 Lundi the Lost Puffin Moonbeam award
Episode 6: Interview with Kellie Floyd about her Iceland vacation
Be sure to see Kellie’s Instagram account for her pictures of Iceland! https://www.instagram.com/together_wewillwander/
And here are a few of my pictures of the places Kellie talked about in the episode. Iceland With Kids Podcast Episode 6 Kellies Places
Episode 7: Places to Visit with Babies and Toddlers in Iceland
Here are some pictures of the places we talk about in this episode! Iceland With Kids Podcast Episode 7 Babies and Toddler
Episode 8: Seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland
Here you’ll find our map of where you can see the Northern Lights around the world, some realistic images, and links to the aurora forecast and places to see the lights in Iceland!
Iceland With Kids Podcast Episode 8 Northern Lights
Episode 9: Things to see in Iceland with Teenagers
Here are all of the place we recommend in this episode:
- Skogafoss Waterfall Way. Part of the Fimmvörðuháls trail. Here are excellent blog posts about each:
https://www.earthtrekkers.com/skogafoss-waterfall-way-hike/
https://www.earthtrekkers.com/fimmvorduhals-hike-complete-guide/ - The Lava Centre museum
- Golden Circle Add-ons: Reykjadalur Hot River, Footgolf in Markavöllur, and Friðheimar Tomato Greenhouse
- Grótta Island Lighthouse in Seltjarnarnes
- Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
- The town of Sauðárkrókur
- Snowmobiling or ATV tours with Arcanum.
- A sea angling trip, with Special Tours.
- Dettifoss waterfall
Here are some pictures of many of the places listed above: Iceland With Kids Podcast Episode 9 teenagers
Episode 10: Tips for booking lodging in Iceland
Here are some maps to illustrate some of the tips from this episode: Iceland With Kids Podcast Episode 10 lodging
Episode 11: Interview with Whale Watching Expert Judith Scott
Here are some of our favorite pictures that Judith has taken: Iceland With Kids Podcast Episode 11 Judith Scott
Judith works with Láki Tours in Iceland. Check them out if you want to go on a tour with her!
Episode 12: Planning a trip to Iceland with pre-teens
Here’s our map showing the 5 areas of Iceland we recommend for kids ages 8-12. Plus some of the spellings for the hardest words in the podcast! Iceland With Kids Podcast Episode 12 pre teens
Episode 13: Ice Caves and Glacier Hikes: An Interview with Melrakki Adventures
Some of our favorite pictures from Melrakki Adventures! Iceland With Kids Podcast Episode 13 melrakki
Don’t forget you can use code icelandwithkids at Melrakki.com!
Episode 14: Visiting Iceland in 2021
Here are some pictures of the volcano, as well as where to find official information about visiting Iceland: Iceland With Kids Podcast Episode 14 Visiting Iceland in 2021
Episode 15: What’s new in Iceland in 2022
Check out a rendering of the new Forest Lagoon, and a crazy looking cow exhibit from the new Skyr Museum! Iceland With Kids Podcast Episode 15 New in Iceland in 2022
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