I saw the twinkling silhouette of Tórshavn embracing a shadow ship harbor under a black velvet sky. Nightcap on Norröna. As I was promenading on the deserted upper decks, a sea breeze sprang up. Inside: Dim light staging the ferry’s evening gown. The belle of the ball, ready for another waltz across the ocean …
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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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Today: Here’s what you’re missing
Our village today. Severe nighttime storm: over, replaced by picture-book weather. Activity since arrival on the islands: Driving from our village to Runavík, four times inside two days. Reason: an annoying internet router, stubbornly refusing to do its work. The good news: Everything is back to normal. Bonus pack: fantastic weather …
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Video: Gjógv. Famous gorge seen from village, cliff and sea
Scene of event: The outermost north-eastern tip of Eysturoy, about 30 inhabitants. The picturesque village of Gjógv, named after a sweeping 200-meter (656ft) gorge. Gjógv, the other way around: Very few people get a glimpse of the place seen from the ocean. This is where my video comes in …
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The Wind Shelter: A futuristic object in the open countryside
Ready for an outstanding panorama view and something that looks like „OMG, aliens have landed their spaceship on the Faroe Islands and left their command center organ behind“, at least from a distance? Let me take you to the very south of Eysturoy. We drive past Runavík, head for the Neshagi wind mile park and start to look around …
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A Sound Like Someone Trying Not to Make a Sound
Are you familiar with John Irving’s story A Sound Like Someone Trying Not to Make a Sound, originally found within his novel A Widow for One Year? Little Ruth wakes up in the middle of the night. In her dream, her bed has been shaking. My version of A Sound Like Someone Trying Not to Make a Sound is Faroese …
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2017 on the horizon: Gott nýggjár and Happy New Year!
My Faroe Islands wishes you and your families a great New Year’s Eve and Happy New Year. Gott nýggjár, to readers from around the world. 2017 on the horizon: See you around! On Facebook, on the net and on the Faroe Islands. Don't forget to bring binoculars. Picture taken at the beach of Tjørnuvík. Beautiful spot and one of my favorite places …
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