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Faroes and Away: It’s Best by Boat!

Posted on 2014-08-20 by tikichris

With 18 islands, innumerable islets and rock formations, and more than 1,000k of craggy coast, the best way to experience the Faroe Islands is definitely by boat. Luckily during my brief stay, I managed to climb aboard a few different Faroese vessels. As I said in my first piece about the Faroes, you should just go! When you do you be sure to make every effort to spend as much time at sea as possible island hopping and taking in the views of this rugged and beautiful island nation. Here’s a look at some of the boats I set foot on and can happily recommend. Continue reading →

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Faroes and Away: Just Go

Posted on 2014-08-18 by tikichris

Why the tiny (if staggeringly scenic) nation of the Faroe Islands wasn’t overrun with tourists during my visit in early August is beyond me – especially considering that my flight from Stansted was hardly more than two hours long and that I had never seen anywhere on earth quite as extraordinary or been anywhere quite as distinctive. That this archipelago of 18 islands jutting from the juncture of the North Atlantic and the Norwegian Sea is such an accessible yet sparsely populated and utterly gorgeous destination should be reason enough for you to stop whatever it is you’re doing right this instant and start making plans to see the Faroes for yourself. Continue reading →

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Exploring the Causses and the Cévennes of Southern France (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-10-13 by tikichris

I’ve just returned from a jaunt around le region where I found the Causses and the Cévennes to be a captivating destination. Here’s a roundup of a few (of many) highlights from that trip. All the attractions listed are within a short drive of each other. If you got your timing right, they could be visited in one fairly busy but especially scenic day. Continue reading →

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Culture Vulture Tour Across the South of France

Posted on 2013-10-09 by tikichris

If you like your natural history served with a heaping dose of ancient tradition (not to mention some fantastic wine), then Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France is for you. I certainly had a splendid time riding around the region on a recent tour of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Continue reading →