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The Faroe Islands are turning locals into real-life video game characters - for tourists

A Faroe Islander prepares to be the eyes and ears of a virtual tourist

A Faroe Islander prepares to be the eyes and ears of a virtual tourist Source: AP

The Faroe Islands, 320 kilometres from the nearest mainland, are taking virtual tourism to the next level, in an online experience that's the first of its kind.


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By Jennifer Luu

Source: SBS



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The Faroe Islands, 320 kilometres from the nearest mainland, are taking virtual tourism to the next level, in an online experience that's the first of its kind.


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