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Mykines: A Puffin Disney World

Mykines: A Puffin Disney World

by Calvin Sun | Aug 27, 2022 | August 2023: The Faroe Islands, Faroe Islands, Way Way Off the Beaten Path

  As Bruce was leaving a day earlier, we took that as an opportunity to not only drop him off with a free ride to the airport on Vagar island and then continue onwards for 10:45am Ferry #36 at Sørvágur. Bruce’s flight departure, however, was then delayed an...
“Suðuroy” For a Day Trip To Beinisvørð

“Suðuroy” For a Day Trip To Beinisvørð

by Calvin Sun | Aug 27, 2022 | August 2023: The Faroe Islands, Faroe Islands

  This morning we headed out for our 10:00am Ferry from Tórshavn to Tvøroyri. For a group size of 10 or more, we recommend booking ahead of time (at least 2 weeks) by emailing bilegging@ssl.fo for an inquiry.  Because we had 7 folks in 2 cars, we booked online on...
No Time To Kalsoy

No Time To Kalsoy

by Calvin Sun | Aug 25, 2022 | August 2023: The Faroe Islands, Faroe Islands, Way Way Off the Beaten Path, What Dreams May Come

 Our road trip around the Faroe Islands continues! This morning we set off for the 40 minutes’ drive to the village of Klaksvík on the island of Borðoy. On the way you’ll drive through the world’s first underwater roundabout of...
From West to “East”-uroy

From West to “East”-uroy

by Calvin Sun | Aug 24, 2022 | August 2023: The Faroe Islands, Faroe Islands, What Dreams May Come

 After a morning driving around Streymoy and from the city of Tjørnuvík, we turned back into the island of Eysturoy for 45 minute drive towards Gjógv, a village located on the northeast tip of the island and one of the best natural harbors in the...
Don’t “Strey”-moy Too Far Away!

Don’t “Strey”-moy Too Far Away!

by Calvin Sun | Aug 24, 2022 | August 2023: The Faroe Islands, Faroe Islands, What Dreams May Come

  Good morning Tórshavn!     From the capital city of Tórshavn, we set out at 10am after breakfast for the 15 minute drive up to the gorgeous mountain pass of Norðadalsskarð:     We spent a good 10 minutes admiring this epic view before...
Vágar-bounds in Tórshavn

Vágar-bounds in Tórshavn

by Calvin Sun | Aug 23, 2022 | August 2023: The Faroe Islands, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Fit for Foodies, Flying Fancy, How Did You Do That?, Walking Tours, Way Way Off the Beaten Path

  Apparently I can’t just get enough of the Scandinavia hygge life after Svalbard. I’m now back on another lesser-visited Scandinavian island autonomous territory, during one of the most popular times to visit in the year when the weather stays...

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