One Day in Gjógv, The Faroe Islands

My three girlfriends and I stayed overnight in Gjógv, Eysturoy Island, during our weeklong road trip around the Faroe Islands. This village, nestled between two mountains and built around a creek flowing through the eponymous gorge, was my favorite spot on our glorious trip. A settlement has existed here since the late 1500s. We arrived … Read more

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