The Faroe Islands: Where Vikings Trod

Rooted in history, stridently modern – the Faroes beckon You do not have latest version of Flash Player Wow! As our Atlantic Airways flight from Gatwick banked sharply to avoid unseen precipitous cliffs, the swirling mist suddenly lifted and there, just a few hundred feet below us, was the miniscule island of Mykines, suddenly basking in brilliant sunshine, an emerald gem set against a sparkling blue sea.