The Faroese – a gem in the Subartic Ocean
Thursday, May 29th, 2008In a way I wish for many people to see these islands, but I also would like to keep it safe from mass tourism.
In October a panel of 522 experts were asked by National Geographic to vote on which islands avoid the danger, which are succumbing to it, and which hang in balance.
The winner – totally unanticipated, at least by the Faroese population – were the Faroe islands.
If you want to know more about this gem in the sea, then visit my favorite Faroese website Framtak, which gives a comprehensive introduction to the Faroes (Faeroe Islands). It also serves as a useful resource for tourists, schools, businesses and individuals. It offers translation services, weather reports, shopping, and all kinds of other information like the following quiz:
What do you know about the Faroes?
I am happy to report I scored 100%!
How well did you do?
