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Faroe Islands: The Bradt Travel Guide
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Product Description
Faroe Islands: The Bradt Travel Guide is the first country guide dedicated to these unspoilt North Atlantic islands. Known for their towering cliffs and mountainous terrain, these islands offer a unique opportunity to experience nature in the raw. Hike through some of Europe's most unspoilt landscapes, explore traditional villages complete with turf-roofed houses, cycle round fjords and valleys or watch over 300 species of birds attracted by the abundant fish stocks of the North Atlantic. The Faroese capital, Tórshavn, offers a surprising number of lively bars and excellent restaurants where the catch of the day has to be tasted to be believed.
This guide features:
* Getting to the Faroes, by air and sea, including specialist tour operators
* Comprehensive guide to the capital, Tórshavn
* Suggested hiking routes across the islands, complete with maps
* Natural history and wildlife in depth, with a guide to Faroese birdwatching
* Practical information, including transportation around the Faroese archipelago
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1145931 in Books
- Published on: 2005-02-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 216 pages
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
Author James Proctor brings his specialist knowledge of the islands to this in-depth guide, sharing his understanding of Faroese culture and making this the essential companion on a trip to one of Europe's undiscovered destinations.
This guide features:
* When to visit - and coping with the weather
* Faroese language and culture
* Island and inter-island transport - ferries, helicopters, buses
* The capital, Torshavn, with its lively bars and restaurants
* Numerous hikes around the islands
About the Author
James Proctor is a travel writer and former BBC journalist specializing in European affairs. A frequent visitor to the Faroes, he is currently adding Faroese to his already multilingual repertoire.
Customer Reviews
Must have for a trip to the Faroes...
I spent about 5 days in the Faroes last week (two of those days were in Torshavn). I stayed in a couple of Youth hostels during this time (I got the information from Proctor's book). While in Torshavn, I dined in a couple of nice restaurants and generally walked the streets and took in the sights. I also knew what to do to get from place to place and went with a good idea of cost of living thanks to the insightful information provided by Proctor. While I didn't visit some of the remote locations, I am quite sure in a future visit, I will turn to this book for guidance. I know that any information I might need to re-refer in a future trip will be in this guide because I did finish reading the whole guide during the flights. My experience with some Faroese at Reykjavik airport while waiting to board the aircraft to Vagar was as Proctor predicted it might be when dealing with the Faroese and I felt comfortable fully flying into the Faroes (I am East Indian by the way). Strangely, his advice about the general demeanor of the Faroes might apply to Icelanders as well.
