Faroe Islands – Eysturoy, the island that stopped the Giant and the Witch

Eysturoy is the second largest island in the Faroese archipelago by area and population. Its name means island of the east. Fewer people live on the entire island than in the Faroese capital – slightly more than 10,000 people. This…

Faroe Islands – Streymoy

On Streymoy we have everything: big cities, tiny settlements, a Michelin-starred restaurant, trekking trails, impressive cliffs, beautiful waterfalls, scenic roads, masconurs, an old church…. and, of course, sheep ;) Streymoy Island is the largest island within the Faroese archipelago. It…

Faroe Islands – Thorshavn – the little big capital city

Who ever heard of a capital city having barely more than 12,000 residents? Can you imagine what parliament looks like in such a city? Are the parking lots paid for? Will we eat fresh fish here? These were not our…