Even though there is no Mount Everest in the Faroe Islands: The mountains deserve your respect. Once we were sitting around some friend’s kitchen table when a group of Faroese popped in, returning from a hike. I will never forget what one of the guys told me about this particularly dangerous mountain trip …
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A Lifestyle Is In Danger
In several churches in the Faroe Islands, including Tjørnuvík, Hvannasund and Sandavágur, money has been stolen out of collection boxes. The cases of theft took place in recent weeks. No big deal? Wrong. Incidents like this can change a whole lifestyle. I haven’t met all inhabitants of the Faroes, but I met many. So, what exactly is Faroese lifestyle about? …
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Only The Brave Experience Adventures
Today, I talked to a former workmate. A few weeks ago he quit his job. He had started to work with a new company, and he didn’t agree to the terms of the daily work routine. He didn’t think about future prospects and his pension. He quit. Sometimes, you have to have the guts. Values like courage and bravery that lead us directly to the Vikings …
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Don't Make A Fuss About Weather
People are strongly depending on weather conditions. You plan to go for a hike and the weather is fine? Do it now. The washing machine has done it's job and you want your laundry do dry outside? Make sure you use enough clothespins. You are thinking about taking the ferry or the helicopter to Mykines? Don't get made if you end up being stuck there …
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