Easter Island…Of Course
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008If you are one of my avid readers, then most likely you were expecting this post today. In honor of Easter, it is only natural to profile Easter Island. Easter Island is one of the most remote famous islands in the world. Known for its incredible history and moai stone statues, it draws visitors from […]
Kefalonia and Captain Corelli’s Mandolin
Friday, March 21st, 2008For avoid readers or movie buffs who are familiar with Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, the Greek Island of Kefalonia may sound familiar. Kefalonia is the largest of the western Greek Island and unlike party island of Mykanos the island is better known for its Venetian architecture than its drunken college students.
Kefalonia was its busiest […]
El Hierro: The Organic Island
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008I always enjoy reading articles about individuals or communities living on islands. More often when I read these articles it is about communities who are finding ways to live environmentally friendly on their islands. Although it is imperative that as a global community we work to preserve our environment, on small islands it is […]
The Rock of Gibraltar
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008Also known as the Pillar of Hercules the Rock of Gibraltar is a monolithic limestone island located of the southwestern tip of Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The Rock rises 1,396 feet high and is about six square kilometers in size.
The rock, which borders Spain, but is a colony of the UK is […]
Eigg Island to get Electricity for First Time
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008In 1997 a group of islanders purchased the island of Eigg from its German owner for 1.5 Million Pounds. Now as an ambitious project comes to a close, for the first time Eigg Island residents will have electricity.
Until now the residents have had to get by using diesel or hydro generators and have had to […]
Man Crowns Self King of Island
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007Most island owners like to think of themselves as “masters of their domain” or the “king of their own island.” There is really no harm in doing this, unless of course thousands of people already live on the island.
A man named David Howe, was recently contacted by a genealogist in England who informed him […]
Seven Island Wonders of the World
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007A great little blog called WebUrbanist recently came out with their list of the seven island wonders of the world. A great idea, and one that I am a little jealous that I didn’t think of. In any case, their list is an exploration of the worlds most amazing, mysterious and remote islands in the […]
The Unknown Greek Islands
Saturday, October 27th, 2007The Greek Islands are one of the most (if not the most) famous island archipelago’s in the world. Olive groves, drystone walls, vineyards, sandy beaches, clear waters and the scent of jasmine. All of these words describe the Greek Islands. Recently a journalist spent some time exploring Paxos and Antipaxos the smallest of the Ionian […]
Volunteering in the Marshall Islands
Monday, October 22nd, 2007If you are young, ambitious and looking to get a private islands style experience consider volunteering in a small island nation. Not only will you be able to live the island life, but you will also be making a difference in the lives of people who may very well be less fortunate than yourself. […]
Island Conflict in the Persian Gulf
Saturday, October 20th, 2007Islands are typically peaceful paradises, but from time to time they become the site of conflict. Most often island conflict centers around ownership of an island (i.e. Hans Island in Canada/Denmark). Recently there has been conflict in the middle east over the island of Abu Musa which is claimed by both the United […]
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