Apr 23rd, 2013 at 6:00PM:
The Faroe Islands are a bit too remote to be on many people's bucket list and that's a shame. Halfway between Scotland and Iceland in the windy north Atlantic, they offer a rugged beauty equal to any adventure travel destination.
This shot from user kanelstrand from Gadling's Flickr pool was taken early one morning after some rain. The mixture of light and shadow, the deep color of the sea ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Photo Of The Day: Early Morning On The Faroe Islands
Apr 23rd, 2013 at 6:00PM:
The Faroe Islands are a bit too remote to be on many people's bucket list and that's a shame. Halfway between Scotland and Iceland in the windy north Atlantic, they offer a rugged beauty equal to any adventure travel destination.
This shot from user kanelstrand from Gadling's Flickr pool was taken early one morning after some rain. The mixture of light and shadow, the deep color of the sea ...10 Alternatives To The Galapagos Islands
Jul 4th, 2012 at 12:00PM: The Galapagos Islands are well known for their endemic wildlife, unique flora and strong ecological philosophy. However, the destination isn't the only place in the world to experience an unparalleled natural setting. In fact, islands in Asia, South America, Europe and even the continent of Antarctica all feature one-of-a-kind encounters for those interested in seeing something new in the ...St. Brendan: Did An Irish Monk Come To America Before Columbus?
May 16th, 2012 at 10:30AM: Today is St. Brendan's feast day. To the Irish, St. Brendan needs no introduction. For those less fortunate in their birth, let me tell you that he may have been Ireland's first adventure traveler.
Saint Brendan was an Irish holy man who lived from 484 to 577 AD. Little is known about his life, and even his entry in the Catholic Encyclopedia is rather short. What we do know about him mostly ...Faroe Islands photo set
Jan 7th, 2012 at 10:00AM: The Faroe Islands is a country tucked away in the Norwegian Sea. Located about halfway between Scotland and Iceland, this country is beautiful, but small. With only 540 square miles and a population of nearly 50,000, this self-governing Danish destination is thick with history and easy on the eyes. I haven't been to this country nor do I currently have plans to go--but I hope that changes soon. ...Five unusual destinations from London
May 30th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
London is incredibly well served as a transit hub. Collectively, London airports see more traffic than any other cluster of city airports in Europe. An impressively broad network of routes connects the city's airports to destinations across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. For anyone predisposed to travel, this range of destinations is inspiring.
Many of the world's most visited ...Word for the Travel Wise (07/14/06)
Jul 14th, 2006 at 8:00PM: Yet another language I managed to go by for months never posting a single word, but tonight, no more! Tonight we will learn about this West Nordic lingo. Tonight we take to the foreign world of Faroese by storm like the old Vikings took to the seas starting with right here and right now. Ready? Let's go! Today's word is a Faroese word used in the Faroe Islands: handilskjarni - (pronounced ...
