A few days ago, the Faroese newspaper Dimmalætting ran an article. Headline: “Mykines is drowning in tourists”. In the article, local tourism operators say that the ever-increasing number of tourists to the island is putting the terrain and the birdlife at risk. The problem is not a new one …
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The Funningur Approach: Coffee Talk With Høgni Reistrup
A peculiarly Faroese characteristic: talking about family, homeland and the meaning of life, which is what we did on that very day, and Høgni Reistrup certainly has picked an adequate place, the village of Funningur. Høgni: singer, musician, writer, editor, reporter, scientist, advocate of Faroese independence and Faroese language enthusiast …
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So You're Thinking of Taking a Trip to the Faroes. Good Idea?
Laptop, air route and vacation planner handy. You flirt with taking a trip to the Faroe Islands? Could be a good idea – or rather not. In order to add clarity, take the My Faroe Islands Test below. You repeatedly displayed one of the following behavioral characteristics or mindsets in the past? You might want to reconsider your traveling plans …
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Meet Guðrið Højgaard, Director of Visit Faroe Islands
A row of colorful houses in Tórshavn, next to the Prime Minister’s office on Tinganes and the scenic harbor. One house: White front, blue logo, lettering. Boats bobbing on the water while I get closer. Inside: Climbing narrow stairs up to the office of Guðrið Højgaard, director of Visit Faroe Islands …
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