No one else around, just us. Jógvan K. Henriksson (39) has taken me for a walk along the largest lake of the Faroe Islands, Leitisvatn, Sørvágsvatn or simply Vatnið. Overcast sky, water surface barely moving. The only sounds: bird calls and our feet on grass. Trælanípa and getting close to the waterfall Bøsdalafossur, video link included …
Read MoreTjóðhild, Anna Malan, Barbara: A declaration of love to Nólsoy
The wooden door opens up, Anna Malan Jógvansdóttir (21) enters the room, sleeve of her jacket pulled over her left hand, carrying a bunch of nettles. Behind a counter, she puts the nettles into tumblers, gets herself a plate and boils water. Very shortly afterwards, we are sitting at one of the tables in Pakkhúsið hjá Petersen on Nólsoy …
Read MoreFacts and fiction: About an hour on undir Bryggjubakka
A sunny day in May. Freshly squeezed orange juice, a steaming cup of coffee and a table right in front of the Kaffihúsið at the port promenade undir Bryggjubakka in Tórshavn. On the opposite hillside: White, red and yellow houses, protected by red, green and black roofs. And then, this guy with a mysterious briefcase shows up at the marina …
Read MoreA Change Of Plans In Hvannasund
Each time I get into my car in the Faroe Islands, there are two possible scenarios. Either: I know where I’m going. Or: I have no idea what I’m up to, but feel the urgent need for an adventure, encounter or discovery. That particular day started with an unpleasant incident. And ended with a fantastic ferry ride alongside Svínoy and Fugloy …
Read MoreHelicopters, Hot Tubs And A Light Show In A Tunnel
Usually, the conversation goes like this. Friend or acquaintance: “You have bought a house in the Faroe Islands? You guys are crazy. Faroe Islands – how do you get there? And how do you get around on site?“ I will tell you. The basics. And insider tips. My personal highlight and favorite means of public transport in the Faroes? The helicopter …
Read MoreA 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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