Trælanípa Hike to Lake Sørvágsvatn (or Lake Leitisvatn), The Lake Over the Ocean, Faroe Islands

On day one of our eight-day exploration of the Faroe Islands, after visiting Gásadalur, we headed to see the famous lake over the ocean. Besides this optical illusion, this 3.7-mile round-trip hike has much to offer, including a beautiful lake and a waterfall that empties over a cliff into the Atlantic. And it is only … Read more

Visiting Múlafossur, The Waterfall into the Ocean, and Gásadalur village, Faroe Islands

The first place we visited after landing in the Faroe Islands was the small village of Gásadalur and its famous waterfall, Múlafossur. It is the perfect place to start because it is close to the airport, has stunning scenery, an easy hike, a place for lunch, and puffins! This hike is free, unlike most of … Read more

My Self-Drive Faroe Islands Itinerary

Faroe Islands one week Itinerary

After visiting Iceland for my 40th birthday, I headed to the magically green, puffin—and sheep-filled Faroe Islands for my 50th birthday with three ladies. Why Travel to the Faroe Islands? My friends and I fell in love with Iceland’s unique landscapes, active adventures, and relative lack of tourists at the time (but certainly not now). … Read more