About this podcast
My name is Frank Lárus and I'm half Icelandic and half American. I'd like to share my journey from growing up in the USA to moving to Iceland 20 years ago. If you're interested in coming to Iceland or just curious about everyday life and many other topics related to Iceland i.e.history, culture, nightlife, sightseeing and much more, then look no further. The name says it all. Iceland's Best highlighting some of the best things Iceland has to offer in the opinion of myself and my guests. Part of the focus of the show will be questions from listeners or on behalf of friends. Join us on this fulfilled insight into Iceland's Best.
Episodes
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- Iceland is Weird · 31 minSend a text Hello, Friends – and welcome back! We’re so glad to have you here with us again. In this episode, we’re exploring some of the more unique – and sometimes downright…
- Pickpockets beware! · 46 minSend a text Hello Friends! In this episode, I talk about being aware of your surroundings. Especially in crowded tourist areas. When my wife and I travel we try hard not to look…
- It's Spring again! Is it though? · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 20Send a text Hello Friends! I'm back to talk to you about spring's arrival here. The days are getting longer, the birds are starting to make their yearly trek back. The weather is…
- Summer wrap up. Now what? · 31 min · Episode 18Send a text Hello Friends! I'm talking about where we are in the tour season, northern lights in September. I'm also touching on Rettir this is the gathering of sheep and horses…
- 13 Santa Clauses! Really? · 41 minSend a text Hello Friends! Christmas in Iceland is really special. From the food, people, decorations and folklore. If you're coming to Iceland in December, you'll be delighted…
- Fun Fact: I married my cousin! · 29 minSend a text In this Episode, I'm chopping up some facts about Iceland I hope you'll find fun like eating ice cream behind the wheel of an automobile, dating your own family, the…
- Northern Lights in USA! Wait! What? · 22 min · Episode 16Send a text Hello Friends! Happy Summer! Summer is here. Officially. We will see the real summer weather in the next couple of months, but now the low temps are well above…
- What NOT to do in Iceland · 37 minSend a text Hello Friends! In this episode I talk about being safe when coming to Iceland. There is so much to see and so many places to go. It's easy to be distracted by the…
- Rokksafn. The Icelandic Rock ´n´Roll Museum · 16 minSend a text The Icelandic Rock ´n´Roll Museum opened in 2014. Of the thousands of famous and world famous Icelandic musicians, many are exhibited here. Shout out to the musicians…
- Volcano Update Christmas/New Year Recap 2023/24 · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 13Send a text Hello Friends! It's time for an update as to what's going on with the volcano and what to expect going forward. Since the prior podcast we've had an eruption, the…
- Anticipating a Volcano · 16 minSend a text Hello Friends! We are currently anticipating a volcanic eruption. Well, since Friday we've been on an "anytime now" or "maybe never" status. It basically means that…
- Winter is Coming ! · 25 minSend a text Hello Friends! Winter is coming! I'm excited about it! Summer is my favorite season in Iceland, fall is a close second. Northern lights are shining brightly like a…
- Icelandic Phallological Museum · 6 min · Season 1 Episode 10Send a text Hello Friends! In this latest episode of Museum Visits, I visited the Icelandic Phalloloigcal Museum. It was founded in 1997 by Sigurdur Hjartason. His son Hjortur…
- Burning Questions · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 9Send a text Hello Friends! In this episode I'm answering your questions! it's a mix of questions sent in and ones that have been asked in conversations about Iceland. I´ll be…
- Volcanic eruption Update Thursday July 13, 2023 · 13 minSend a text In this episode. I go into further detail about being safe if you're thinking about taking the hike out to see this ongoing eruption. I also talk about the importance…
- Volcano Eruption 2023 (some of what we know so far) · 12 min · Episode 4Send a text I'm talking about the volcano that just erupted today. I'm also talking about last year's trip to the volcano and the adventure that it was. (There were three…
- Icelandic Independence Day and summer Solstice · 19 min · Episode 2Send a text In this episode I talk about June 17th 1944. the day Icelanders became independent from Denmark. Seventy nine years later the celebrations are still goin strong. I…
- Icelandic hamburgers are awesome!! · 12 min · Episode 1Send a text People always say get an Icelandic hotdog when you go visit Iceland. In this episode I'll explain why you should also put the Icelandic hamburger high on your to-do…
- Arbaer Open Air Museum · 7 minSend a text First episode in the "Museum Visits" series. A short review on this "living Museum" just 10 minutes from downtown Reykjavik. This one is a definite must see. A…
- Museum Visits (Introduction) · 2 minSend a text This is a basic intro to an exciting segment of my podcast called "Museum Visits" Support the show Tell a friend that you have a friend in Iceland!
