If you haven't already heard of the Faroe Islands, you will soon. The Faroe Islands or Føroyar (that meaning "Sheep Islands") are a group of eighteen islands, tucked between Iceland and Norway in the North Atlantic Ocean. This politically a part of Denmark yet self-governed group of 18 volcanic islands is fast becoming a favorite Nordic destination. Music lovers may already recognize the region for its festival scene—it typically hosts five live music festivals throughout the year—but adventurers are also starting to catch wind of the archipelago's steep cliffs, hiking trails, waterfalls, and rocky coastlines. And for Instagrammers, there are more than enough sites to keep you snapping photos (hello, puffins and grass-roofed houses).

0:05 Trøllkonufingur in Vágar
0:26 Kallur Lighthouse in Kalsoy
0:52 Funningur Scenic Point in Eysturoy
1:10 Gjogv Natural Harbor in Eysturoy
2:14 Saksun in Streymoy
2:44 Mykines

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Eivør Pálsdóttir: Tròdlabùndin (Trøllabundin) https://youtu.be/wsl-KHGe4Kk