1Flights are super cheap.
Getty Images Airlines have picked up on the travel trend and are upping their number of direct routes to the Faroe Islands, meaning it's easier — and way cheaper — to get there than ever before.
You'll likely find flights around $800 during any given month, but if you find a good deal to Iceland (many airlines have had sales for tickets as low as $80!), a quick flight from Reykjavik to the Faroe Islands will only set you back around $120.
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2There are 22 hours of sunlight in the summer.
Getty Images From June to August, the islands see summer days with 22 hours of sun — meaning way more time for hiking, boating, and exploring.
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3Faroese food is blowing up for a reason.
Claes Bech-Poulsen It doesn't get much fresher than this: Faroese food has been making waves across the world in recent years, transforming the perception of Nordic food from simple to sophisticated. Think: the freshest seafood imaginable, locally-foraged root vegetables (almost no veggies grow above ground here!), and hardy sheep and lamb dishes.
One Faroese restaurant you cannot miss? Koks, the first Michelin-star restaurant on the islands.
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4You can road trip across the entire archipelago in a day.
Getty Images How exactly does one island hop...with a car? The Faroe Islands have an amazing system of roads and ferries that will allow you to travel from one end of the archipelago to the other by car (or motorcycle). The winding roads and dramatic landscape will make for a road trip unlike any other.
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5Their capital city is just as picturesque as any European city.
Getty Images Named by the Vikings, Tórshavn has everything you look for in a European city: amazing shopping, quaint cafes, a wide array of restaurant options, and plenty of cultural events. The population is only around 19,500, but that just makes for a super relaxed holiday, filled with cafe lounging and afternoon strolls.
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6The natural beauty is pretty unbelievable.
Getty Images Probably the biggest draw to the Faroe Islands is the jaw-dropping landscape. There's a reason the archipelago's official slogan is "Unspoiled, Unexplored, Unbelievable." Each rocky, volcanic island has some of the world's most extraordinary cliffs, grassy valleys, and stunning harbors.
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7You'll find the most unexpected wildlife.
Getty Images On the island of Mykines, there are more puffins than there are people. A lively colony lives nearby a gorgeous lighthouse, surrounded by stunning cliffs. Spend a day hiking around the island and you just might get a peek from afar.
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