Wednesday 30 January 2013

Faroe Islands

 

My dears, I'm dying to explore the Faroe {Føroyar} Islands.  Who's with me??
The Danish translation for the name of these islands, Færøerne, literally translates to Sheep Islands.  So quaint!  
If these images are anything true to life, then a vacation here would be an absolute feast for the senses.  


 If you haven't noticed yet, I'm generally preoccupied {ahem, OBSESSED} with all things Scandinavian, and while I've had the chance to travel within Sweden and Finland, it would be my dream to embark on an ultimate Scandinavian tour.
This place in particular I've been dreaming about for quite some time now.  Colorful houses, riveting coastlines and storybook hillsides dotted with sheep.  Swoon!


 I can only imagine the adventures to be had here. 
Ferrying in from nearby Iceland or Denmark, being immersed in the local Faroese culture, hiking through green pastures and along jaw-dropping crags and cliffs, *picnics everywhere, cozy nights spent tasting Faroese cuisine in cafés and restaurants {wine too please}, maybe even take in a musical festival.  Bliss.  

 

The average temperature, even in summer is 12°C, so warm jackets and maybe a dreamy man who offers you his toasty hands and a comfy embrace are just the thing to take on this vacation.

Wouldn't it be the most romantic honeymoon spot?

Where are you dreaming about going right now, my darlings?


{All images courtesy of Faroe Islands.com}
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16 comments:

  1. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 09:18

    The Faroe Islands look completely dreamy! Love! I'm currently dreaming of all things European because...I've never been! My top few spots right now are Marseille (my mother's birthplace), Paris (because it's fabulous), Zurich (because I've always wanted to go there, probably due to Matt Damon in Bourne Identity), Vienna (because I want to be surrounded by stone buildings and fountains), Istanbul (because who doesn't want to visit a gleaming city were all things modern and historic collide?) *sigh* I could go on forever about all the spots I want to visit. Bottom line: must go at some point.

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  2. Christina Marie31 January 2013 at 10:33

    I completely agree with you Anon. What a trip that would be! The Faroe Islands, Vienna, Zurich, Istanbul, and Marseille. With Paris rounding it out. Pure bliss!

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  3. Marissa1 February 2013 at 13:14

    I really want to go to the Faroe Islands too! Have you seen pictures of the Gásadalur village? Stunning.
    Dave and I talked about possibly visiting there on our next trip to Iceland. Hehe perhaps we shall extend an invite to Miss Rachel... :)

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  4. Rachie Ruby5 February 2013 at 11:10

    Hehe! I know!! The village looks crazy beautiful. What an incredibly scenic place. :) You and Dave would have an amazing time there & I'll stowaway in your luggage ;)

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  5. Anonymous9 February 2013 at 05:18

    Hey i'm from the Faroes. I just want to show you some pictures recently taken. The islands are just as beautiful and rough in the winter :)The pictures are taken by helicopter. The link to Vágaportalin which published the pictures
    http://www.vp.fo/pages/posts/bara-a-vp-brim-myndir-ur-erva-26952.php

    Enjoy :)

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    1. Rachie Ruby11 February 2013 at 12:06

      So great to hear from someone who actually lives in the Faroes! We're quite jealous :)

      Those winter photos are stunning. Thanks so much for sharing them with us!

      xoxo

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    2. Anonymous30 March 2013 at 10:49

      We were there once in 2007, really stunning place. On May 2nd we're going back to get married there...

      Peter/Niki

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    3. Christina Marie5 April 2013 at 14:10

      Wow that sounds lovely and oh so romantic! Congratulations on you upcoming nuptials!!!!

      xoxo

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  6. Unknown30 March 2013 at 07:30

    Erm... the Faroe Islands are not part of Scandinavia.

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    1. Anonymous1 April 2013 at 06:08

      The same rubbish about Scandinavia being only Denmark, Finland and Sweden? Faroe Islands and Iceland are consider as part of Scandinavia in extenso, due to the life, language, culture similarities and not necessaey due to their placement.

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    2. Anonymous17 April 2013 at 07:17

      The Faroe Islands are located within the Arctic Circle, but are also considered to be a part of Scandinavia, because they belong to the kingdom of Denmark, which is one of the monarchies in Scandinavia. Still, they are the Faroe Islands! ;)

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    3. Rachie Ruby17 April 2013 at 21:36

      Thanks Kaninusferoingus and Anon, that is exactly what we were suggesting. We realize that the Faroe Islands are separate from Scandinavia and in many ways distinct from Denmark. We only meant to show the similarities between the Faroe Islands and other parts of Scandinavia. :)

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  7. Eddy Swan30 March 2013 at 08:27

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  8. Anonymous1 April 2013 at 06:14

    These pictures get a little bit closer to reality. Otherwise, one have to experience the place in order to take in all it's beauty. If you want to see more pictures, here is a site of an aquitance: http://www.faroephoto.com/gallery/index.php?cat=10001 If you didn't know about it already. And here is a small video of a splendid sunset: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vce1VQsj2GA Not the best quality, but you can get an idea :)

    I am in love with these islands. Came here first time 12 years ago and fell irremediably for them. Hope you'll get your chance one day, it is more than worth visiting.

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    1. Christina Marie5 April 2013 at 14:14

      Thank you kaninusferoingus, for all of your helpful info! Gorgeous pictures and video- much appreciated!

      We hope to visit there soon!

      xoxo

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