Jóanis Nielsen

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About Jóanis Nielsen

Jóanis Nielsen lives on Vágar Island and knows more about the 18 islands that make up the Faroe Islands than most people. He has a background as a primary school teacher while also pursuing journalism as an autodidact. Beyond his professional roles in education and writing, Jóanis Nielsen is also a sheep farmer, living in the centuries-old Faroese tradition of sheep husbandry that remains vital to the islands' culture and economy.

His intimate knowledge of the Faroe Islands, particularly Vágar Island, is obvious through is journalistic work and as a sheep farmer. As a school teacher, Jóanis Nielsen is well-positioned to document and share knowledge about local geography, culture, traditions, and more.