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'The best guidebook.' The Sunday Telegraph
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The Faroes are eighteen North Atlantic islands located northwest of Scotland and halfway between Iceland and Norway. Since 1948 they have been an autonomous region of Denmark with their own parliament, flag and official national language. Known for their towering cliffs and mountainous terrain, these islands offer a unique opportunity to hike through some of Europe's most unspoilt landscapes, explore traditional fjordside villages, cycle around remote valleys or watch the 300 or so species of birds. Despite their remote location, the Faroe Islands are easily accessible by sea and air. Luxury ferry service operates from Scotland and Europe, and there are direct flights from Stansted, Aberdeen, and Copenhagen.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Faroes aren't enormous so it's quite possible for a guide book to cover every single village and hamlet. And that's exactly what James Proctor has done here. Although there have inevitably been some changes since the book was printed in 2004 (eg the new tunnel from Leirvik to Klaksvik now complete, car ferry to Kalsoy, great new pub and guest house in Tvoryori etc) the level of detail is comprehensive and easy to follow.
Altogether I would heartily recommend this book. The minor criticisms which follow are designed to be constructive rather than a reason not to buy a copy of what is by far the best practical guidebook for the Faroes in the English-language.
The biggest criticisms are
1) that with so much detail, it can occasionally be hard to sift out at a glance what is a real highlight and what is just covered for the sake of completeness. In fact page 23 does give a very sensible overview of the highlights, as does each chapter intro, but it would be easier for the user to have highlights depicted more visually perhaps as a map, a set of sample itineraries or perhaps bullet points with why the places are good (and parhaps a very subjective star rating).
2) there numerous errors in the town and village maps: on many of these there seems to have been only the vaguest attempt to place icons in the correct place (the Vestmanna map is particularly notable - both banks and post office are on the wrong side of the road, Cafe Bryggan is in entirely the wrong place, the guest house isn't marked - nor mentioned in the text - while the tourist dock area seems poorly drawn. Presumably the tourist info office and dockside restaurant hadn't opened at the time the book was researched).
Certain maps seem to be based entirely upon the tourist board sketch maps even when these are not very accurate or to scale (as at Sorvagur). Since the towns in question are small these errors don't actually create major problems for the reader, but it would be nice to see the maps made much more accurate for a future edition.
As mentioned, however, these gripes are relatively minor compared to the great usefulness and comprehensive coverage of this book. I fully recommend it and hope that an updated edition will follow before too long.
Altogether I would heartily recommend this book. The minor criticisms which follow are designed to be constructive rather than a reason not to buy a copy of what is by far the best practical guidebook for the Faroes in the English-language.
The biggest criticisms are
1) that with so much detail, it can occasionally be hard to sift out at a glance what is a real highlight and what is just covered for the sake of completeness. In fact page 23 does give a very sensible overview of the highlights, as does each chapter intro, but it would be easier for the user to have highlights depicted more visually perhaps as a map, a set of sample itineraries or perhaps bullet points with why the places are good (and parhaps a very subjective star rating).
2) there numerous errors in the town and village maps: on many of these there seems to have been only the vaguest attempt to place icons in the correct place (the Vestmanna map is particularly notable - both banks and post office are on the wrong side of the road, Cafe Bryggan is in entirely the wrong place, the guest house isn't marked - nor mentioned in the text - while the tourist dock area seems poorly drawn. Presumably the tourist info office and dockside restaurant hadn't opened at the time the book was researched).
Certain maps seem to be based entirely upon the tourist board sketch maps even when these are not very accurate or to scale (as at Sorvagur). Since the towns in question are small these errors don't actually create major problems for the reader, but it would be nice to see the maps made much more accurate for a future edition.
As mentioned, however, these gripes are relatively minor compared to the great usefulness and comprehensive coverage of this book. I fully recommend it and hope that an updated edition will follow before too long.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have just returned from a 2 week holiday in the Faeores and found this guide indispensible. The information in bang up to date e.g. the colour of people's houses(!)and and really practical. Based on the information in the book I took a 6 island, single day, tour involving boat, helicopter, bus and walking without any mishap. A single wrong piece of infirmation and I would still be there!
I am a keen natuire lover and this book contains much more relevent information that is normal. For me, more about birds and less about tax free shopping is a real improvement in a guide book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Ok, this is a pretty thin book for a Bradt guide. I'll give them a bit of room due to the small size of the country but, there are issues.
The author of this book gives useful information but, there is much left out. There are places missed, wonderful places. Given the market that will buy this book and visit this country, these places missed are inexcuseable. There is also incorrect information concerning the bus to get to the Foroyar History Museum. You take the 1 or the 2.
I just returned from a week in The Faroes. I went to 7 of the islands. I found more that could have been shared, about most every place I visited.
I know there aren't many resource books to choose from and this one was valuable but, flawed.
The author of this book gives useful information but, there is much left out. There are places missed, wonderful places. Given the market that will buy this book and visit this country, these places missed are inexcuseable. There is also incorrect information concerning the bus to get to the Foroyar History Museum. You take the 1 or the 2.
I just returned from a week in The Faroes. I went to 7 of the islands. I found more that could have been shared, about most every place I visited.
I know there aren't many resource books to choose from and this one was valuable but, flawed.
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The best guide to the Faroe Islands in the English Language
This is virtually the only--but also the best-- guide in English to these beautiful and unusual islands. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Yorkshire Viking
Great, straightforward guide
With locations like the Faroe Islands - well off the usual tourist routes - you're a bit stuck for guides. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2009 by David Hughes
Undoubtedly the best guide on the market
This is the first English language guide to the Faroe Islands and is an absolute winner. The author, James Proctor, clearly knows these islands like the back of his hand and has... Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2004
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