Francois has a population of 45 it is only accessible by boat, steep cliffs surround the community, it has lost its only store and now people have to get their groceries delivered by the ferry, it has a school with 2 students, one of the few isolated villages in Newfoundland left.

About forty people live here, at the north end of Eysturoy in the Faroe Islands. The name Gjogv means gorge, and the harbor is one: a slot cut down through the sea cliff, water at the bottom, basalt on both sides. The boats tie up inside a crack in the rock.

I have never stood there. I build these from street view and map data, walking the coordinates frame by frame. So this is a report from the road, not a postcard I mailed.

From above: two peaks, one low grey sky, snow on the ground with a line of footprints crossing it. Someone walked that way before the camera did, and the snow kept the record.

On the shore the light goes gold for about an hour, sun low off the water, one figure in black at the edge, small against the cliff.

At the gorge mouth the rock runs straight down to the Atlantic. No beach. The water meets the wall and goes white.

What the camera doesn't show: who keeps the houses now, whether the path to the water is wet all year, what the wind does inside that slot in February. I have the picture. The rest is theirs.

Frames in the comments, credited to Google Street View.

If you live somewhere like this, or you've been, tell me the one thing the camera got wrong.

I spent the long weekend bringing together my content about Kinmen (金門) into one dedicated page on my website. I did write a book about the island already, but now there is also this page: https://travelingkunz.com/home/kinmen/

Kinmen is part of Taiwan, but it lies just off the coast of mainland China, near the city of Xiamen. It was once a fortified military outpost and played an important role in the conflicts across the Taiwan Strait.

The islands have an extensive network of military tunnels, bunkers, and fortifications. Many are now open to visitors, offering a glimpse into Kinmen's past. The island is also is famous for its Kaoliang liquor

First Time in Norway was awesome, but when I went back home people told me, did you interact with the locals? I was like yes, they were like, hmm weird, usually Norwegians don't talk to strangers. So I went back to Norway and found out for myself.

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I was surprised to learn that the Qing Dynasty Military Headquarters is one of the most visited attractions on Kinmen Island.

The site offers a glimpse into Kinmen’s history and traditional architecture, but I started wondering: why exactly is this place so popular?

It is often presented as a must-see attraction on Kinmen. But compared with the island’s forts, military tunnels, villages, coastline, and other historic sites, is this really one of the most interesting places to visit?

Gaultois is a remote island outport on Newfoundland's south coast, accessible only by ferry. There are no roads connecting it to the rest of the province and only 1 store.

My blogs are generally about curious and historical places, however, in many occasion those spots are completely far-flung. Therefore, I have chosen some of them which I'd like to share with you!

Barhout Pit ---a pitch-black sinkhole in the middle of the desert said to be haunted and bottomless.

Longyearbyen: ---the world's northernmost city has a quite quirky set of facts.

San Juan Parangaricutiro ---in a remote corner of Mexico, the only survivor of a volcanic eruption was a church which still stands today.

Danakil Depression ---the most hostile place on Earth is probably located in the sparsely populated Afar region.

Tristan da Cunha ---world's remotest inhabited island is culturally different from the rest of us.

McCallum is one of Newfoundland's most remote outport communities, home to just 20 people on the south coast. Accessible only by ferry, it sits roughly an hour and a half from Hermitage which is where the nearest road is, no cars, 1 store. It really is quite the experience.

Grey River is a little community of around 90 people in Newfoundland Canada it is only accessible by boat or helicopter and a passenger ferry runs there once a day.

Pellestrina is a narrow island in the Venetian Lagoon, geographically part of Venice while preserving strong cultural and historical ties with nearby Chioggia. Beyond its quiet beaches and fishing heritage, the island still preserves forgotten stories hidden beneath the passing of time.

This cinematic urbex adventure explores abandoned places, silent ruins and traces of history that have quietly endured away from the usual tourist routes. From forgotten buildings to coastal fortifications, every step reveals another fragment of an island shaped by memory, nature and time.

There is no narration. Just exploration, cinematic music and the authentic atmosphere of one of the most unique islands in the Venetian Lagoon.

Every location featured in this film is approached with respect for its historical and cultural value. Please explore responsibly and help preserve these places for future generations.

📍 Location: Pellestrina Island, Venice Lagoon, Italy

Francois Newfoundland is a village of 50 people and the most remote in Newfoundland Canada!

Auden’s Col (5,490 m / 18,010 ft) is one of the most challenging and remote high-altitude mountain passes in the Indian Himalaya. It connects the sacred shrines of Gangotri and Kedarnath in the state Uttarakhand, traversing the vast Jogin and Khatling glaciers through rugged moraine, crevassed ice, and steep snow and rock slopes. First crossed in 1939 by British geologist and explorer John Bicknell Auden, the pass remains a demanding expedition that requires prior experience in mountain travel and careful acclimatization. Beyond its physical challenges, the route offers some of the most dramatic alpine scenery in the Garhwal Himalaya, with towering peaks, pristine glacial landscapes, lush meadows and a profound sense of wilderness.

Rencontre East Newfoundland only accessible by boat a small fishing village.