European destinations don’t get much more far-flung than the Faroe Islands,between Britain and Iceland.

Europe doesn’t get more far-flung,or magical,than this breathtaking place

Created by volcanic eruptions and subsequently eroded by glaciers,winds and waves,this dreamlike archipelago sits halfway between Iceland and Britain.

  • Steve McKenna
The small village Gasadalur and the Mulafossur waterfall.

The Faroe Islands:Tourist numbers soar at this unique archipelago known as Europe's Hawaii

Visitor numbers have soared in the Faroe Islands,thanks to slick marketing and a growing sense that Iceland has been overrun.

  • Jamie Lafferty
Crystal Symphony Hiroshima,Japan

The Shipping News:focus on Asia

Asia has long been a surprisingly overlooked cruise destination,but that has changed.

  • BRIAN JOHNSTON
Enduring ... the island of Vagar.

Cracking the Norse code

The Faroe Islands intrigue Sam Vincent,who discovers moodily beautiful landscapes and a people who defiantly cling to their Viking ways.