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Introducing the next great adventure destination: the Faroe Islands. Despite being part of Europe and (loosely) governed by Denmark, many people have never heard of these eighteen islands about halfway between Iceland and Norway. Those who make the journey will be greatly rewarded with deep fjords, pop-up waterfalls, and bright green valleys. A stunning coastline is never more than five kilometers away. Sheep outnumber hikers on wind-blown trails. While Tórshavn is one of the smallest—and cutest—capitals in the world. Go now. Nonstop (seasonal) flights recently took off from New York, so these remote islands won’t remain under the radar for long. This detailed guide includes: Places: islands, cites, towns, villages Stay: hotels Eat: cafés, coffee shops, food trucks, restaurants, takeout Drink: bars, craft beer Shop: design stores, music Do: beaches, churches, cliffs, gorges, hikes, historic sites, lakes, mountains, sailing, scenic drives, tunnels, viewpoints, waterfalls Transportation: airport

A structured itinerary for exploring the Faroe Islands, including an overview of things to do, where to eat, and where to stay. This itinerary offers an idea on how to spend 3-10 days on the islands, Some activities marked as optional to choose from. While there are multiple ways to explore the Islands using public transport, this itinerary is mostly designed for exploring the area with a rental car. The only thing you need to do while preparing for your trip to Faroe is to make sure you read this early enough to ensure all the tips can be followed. Enjoy!