Before the roads were blasted, milled and poured into the Faroese landscape, it came down to the feet. And on the men who carried the mail. Because that's what this blog post is about: old postal routes, stamps and an electronic letter that arrived at my home …
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Gásadalur Village Still Life
An afternoon in Gásadalur on the island Vágar. That day, heavy rain poured down before I approached the befogged village. Shortly afterwards, it cleared up at a single blow. Another half an hour later: a friendly dog roaming around, laundry on a clothes pole …
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How Close Is Too Close To The Edge?
Ever since flying cameras have become popular among tech enthusiasts and photographers, drones feature the beauty of the Faroe Islands from every angle. Much-loved: footage of sharp mountain ridges, spiky sea stacks and epic coastal cliffs. It almost seems as if we could get to all these vertiginous places. As an average person: Don’t even think about it …
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Congratulations! Michelin Star for Restaurant KOKS
The artistry of distilling all kinds of unique tastes: That’s the name of the game. And they know how to play it. Today, the Faroese restaurant KOKS has been awarded a Michelin star. Congratulations! Let’s approach the art of KOKS by taking a closer look at three stunning KOKS signature dishes – and some of the Faroese stories behind them …
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Arrival: Director Wim Wenders filming on the Faroes
Today, eminent film director Wim Wenders („Paris, Texas“; „Buena Vista Social Club“, „Pina“) has arrived on the Faroe Islands, together with his wife Donata Wenders and crew. For four days, Wim Wenders will be working on his film „Submergence“. „We are filming in Saksun and Gásadalur“, he told me …
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A Village Full Of Mysteries
Strange and mysterious places do exist on our planet, and some of them are definitely located in the Faroe Islands, including the village Gásadalur. The whole place is full of strange energy and mysteries. It almost appears as if the past would rise at any moment …
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