Sometimes it’s all a matter of perspective. For instance: leisure fishing. Boat, gear, weather, time of day, currents – all perfect. The only thing that’s missing: fishhooks presenting reasonable-sized fish. Cod, haddock, common dab: No need to talk about the few beauties that ended up in our freezers, pans and ovens a few days ago. Still …
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OKKARA: Craft Brewery About To Reach Break-Even Point
Welcome to the world of OKKARA, the smaller one of the two Faroese breweries. Faroese for beer: øl and bjór. Why am I telling you this? Because it’s Petur Petersen who is giving me a tour. Nickname: Petur Øl. Job description: Ølstjóri. Beer CEO. The face of OKKARA …
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Summarhugni: Cozy Summer Party Taking Place All Day Long
Crowded in Elduvík! The people of the village (15 registered permanent residents plus summer house owners) and several hundred visitors are celebrating Summarhugni, as the day progresses. A cozy summer get-together. Open church, guided village tours, photo exhibition and hitapottar (outdoor bath tubs or whirlpools) …
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My Faroe Islands’ Choice: Today’s Top 4 Window Views
Driving back from Runavík after having done some shopping. Visiting my friend Frida Meinertsdóttir Reyná on the other side of our village. Cleaning our kitchen and working on the computer in our living room afterwards. Four activities, having one thing in common. Superstructure: Extraordinary window views …
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Village In A Wooden Frame and The Experience Of Pitch-Dark
There is a place out there, on Eysturoy, that keeps reminding me of one night in particular, each time I pass by. Wooden field gate close to a striking mountain road, picturesquely framing the small village of Funningur, home fishing waters and rugged shoreline of the next island Kalsoy within sight. Right here, that night, I reentered the world of light …
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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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Thrill of Chill: The Mountain Bathtub Hideaway
A beautiful piece of private land up in the mountains, owned by a dear friend. My all-time favorite lake, bathtub hideaway and cold water retreat. That day: Wind tickling brown grassland while simultaneously drawing soft ripples on the surface of the water. Twittering birds every now and then. For the rest: absolute silence. Not a soul around …
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