The Island Diaries

Season 1

2016 · 13 episodes · 10.0/10

Episodes

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   1. Faroe Islands

   16 Sept 2016 · 10.0/10

   The Faroe Islands are a cluster of islands with impressive cliffs towering over the sea. Patriotic, welcoming and patient, the Faroese lead peaceful lives, despite harsh weather conditions.

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   2. Salt Spring Island

   23 Sept 2016 · 10.0/10

   A stone's throw away from Vancouver Island, Salt Spring Island is known as British Columbia's go-to place for hippies. It's inhabitants enjoy the self-sufficiency and tranquility of their community.

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   3. Big Island-Hawaii

   30 Sept 2016

   Known as the Island of Fire and Ice because of its snow-capped peaks and volcanoes, Hawaii Island, or the Big Island, is the largest of them all, yet it is the least visited by tourists.

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   4. Reunion Island

   7 Oct 2016

   France's youngest region, Reunion Island, is also referred to as the "Intense Island" because of its splendid and sometimes harsh geography. However, life on this island is anything but intense.

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   5. Cuba

   14 Oct 2016

   Cuba is loved by tourists despite the rationing system that still prevails. Creativity is deeply embedded in Cubans, who practice eco-agriculture and are developing a prosperous private sector.

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   6. Okinawa

   21 Oct 2016

   Off the coast of Southern Japan, Okinawa is said to hold the secret to long life. With a laid-back atmosphere and very rich cultural history, it is adapting to changing times.

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   7. Montserrat

   28 Oct 2016

   In 1996 the Soufriere Hills volcano erupted, burying two thirds of the island of Montserrat, known as the emerald isle of the Caribbean.

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   8. Bali

   4 Nov 2016

   A small Hindu enclave at the heart of Indonesia, Bali's landscapes and people make for an enchanting experience.

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   9. Channel Islands

   11 Nov 2016

   Discover the Channel Islands in all their abundant natural glory, each with its own personality and living conditions and each inspired one way or another by British history and French culture.

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    10. Grande Comore

    18 Nov 2016 · 10.0/10

    At the heart of the Indian Ocean, traditions are strong on the island of Grande Comore.

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    11. Crete

    25 Nov 2016

    The cradle of Greek mythology, Crete is said to be the birthplace of Zeus. Today, hit by an economic slowdown, many Cretans strive for self-sufficiency by turning towards community initiatives.

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    12. Newfoundland

    2 Dec 2016

    Located at the easternmost point of North America, Newfoundland looks like it's at the edge of the world.

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    13. Cape Verde

    9 Dec 2016

    A Portuguese and African melting pot off the coast of Senegal, Cape Verde has a wealth of breathtaking sceneries. Despite its limited resources, locals are known for their kindness and music.