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The island is located just south of the Equator in the South Atlantic Ocean and at first sight seems to be a lump of mountainous rock. But it’s much more For the walker, Ascension is the perfect place with 20 wonderful “Letterbox” walks – the letterboxes dating back to 17th century when passing ships would leave communications to be picked up and passed on. Falkland Islands Bird life isn’t just limited to the seabirds. The rare Striated Caracara (known as Johnny Rook) and its more common relative the Crested Caracara are among the birds of prey, along with such specialities as Red-backed Hawk while the Long-tailed Meadowlark (or Military Starling) adds colour and character. Meanwhile the rocky shores and beaches and the neighbouring thickets of tussock grass are home to Sea Lions and Elephant Seals while Killer Whales patrol offshore. Flowers and plants add to the interest with many of the islands being thick with the Falklands’ equivalent of heather, diddle-dee, the berries of which make superb jam. Visit Stanley and Volunteer Point, the largest King Penguin colony. Then move on to Port Howard, to Sea Lion Island and Pebble Island Saunders. Stay on the enchanting Carcass Island and take a day trip to West Point with its Black-browed Albatross & Rockhopper Penguin colony, English country garden and famous afternoon teas.
Gloriously remote and a world apart, the Faroe Islands lie in the North Atlantic half way between Shetland and Iceland. Here the islands' 45,000 inhabitants live amidst dramatic mountain and cliff scenery, politically tied to Denmark but with the kind of independent streak essential to living in such a remote environment. These are islands where the past and the present sit comfortably side by side. The Faroese are proud of their heritage and maintain their traditions in language, in music, in dance and in national dress. These islands are different. Where else would you find a sheep grazing on the roof of a house? Where else would you find some young men going in to the sea to scuba dive to recover from a heavy night? Where else would you find an international pop star performing at a concert alongside school kids playing classical music? Many of those of you who have been to the Faroe Islands before have been captivated by their very special atmosphere and stunning scenery and surprised by the geographical scale which means that it's not possible to incorporate all the different islands and possibilities in one holiday. Visit the southern islands and also Vagar. If you are there in July, take in the St Olaf Festival when Torshavn lets its hair down and celebrates its heritage and independence as its Parliament opens. Traditional costumes, the chain dance in the streets of Torshavn, boat races and racing of Icelandic ponies plus exhibitions throughout the town create a unique experience of a Festival geared to local people but where visitors are welcome.
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