by leandra | Sep 20, 2024 | International Travel, Travel
On day five we headed east through the paid Norðoyatunnilin (and several other tunnels) to explore Bordoy and Vidoy islands. Our first stop after exiting the undersea tunnel was the Vidareidi viewpoint of Fugloy and Svinoy islands. We continued into Viðareiði, parking...
by leandra | Sep 17, 2024 | International Travel, Travel
Weather to the north was supposed to be cloudier, so we decided to explore south this day. Our first stop was the waterfall in Hósvík. We tried to find a place to park in town but had no luck, so Eric took a quick shot from a bridge as I idled the car. The waterfall...
by leandra | Sep 15, 2024 | International Travel, Travel
On day 2 (Tuesday), it rained all day, so we decided to just stay in and read. When the rain let up for a bit, we ventured out to the other nearby grocery store, Á, and picked up a few additional items, including skyr, fresh yellow potatoes, and lumpfish caviar. The...
by leandra | Sep 12, 2024 | International Travel, Travel
Our first task upon arrival was to scope out the duty free at the airport. Alcohol is notoriously expensive on the island with only a few dedicated shops sell during limited hours. We decided on a reasonable boxed French rosé and a six pack of local cider, all for...
by leandra | Sep 10, 2024 | International Travel, Travel
“And where is that?” was probably the most common response people had when we told them we were going to the Faroe Islands. Located about halfway between Iceland and Scotland, Eric has been interested in the Faroes since the mid-2010s, when he first saw...