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

An Italian Surprise: The Town of Maratea, Italy and its Christ the Redeemer Statue

How to see Italy's Christ the Redeemer statue

Did you know there is a gigantic (70 feet tall) Christ the Redeemer Statue in Italy looming over the Tyrrhenian Sea? After our road trip through Puglia and a wonderous stop in Matera, our host pointed us to the seaside town of Maratea. The town was mainly closed when we visited in March, but our … Read more

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