South Andros-Home of the Friendliest People on Earth
Saturday, July 21st, 2007South Andros, described as one of the most beautiful and unspoilt islands in the Bahamas is also reputed to being home to the friendliest people on Earth. What makes these people so friendly? Well it could be that the island has no movie theatres, video rental stores, banks, ATMs, chain restaurants, major hotels, or […]
Human Rights Abuses in the Maldives
Thursday, July 19th, 2007I usually like to write about the lighter side of island life. However, occasionally I feel compelled to write on behalf of individuals in island nations who may not have the ability to speak for themselves.
There is no question that the Maldives is a magnificent nation. Its islands are among the most beautiful in […]
The Japanese are Building Islands
Friday, July 6th, 2007Japan, a highly industrialized country with an urbanized population is facing a critical shortage of land in many of their cities. The Japanese, being masters of ingenuity are building artificial islands to serve various purposes in their growing cities. In fact, it can be argued that they started the modern trend of island […]
Tribewanted: Eco Tribe Settles in Fiji
Thursday, June 28th, 2007For quite some time I have been following a project called “Tribewanted.” Tribewanted is a project developed by a young British entrepreneur. The idea is to get 5000 people to join the tribe which is based on the island of Vorovoro, Fiji. At any given time 30 people live on the island while others […]
The Greek Islands
Wednesday, June 27th, 2007A region that I have not posted a lot on is the Greek Islands. Therefore when I found this article from the Telegraph written by an individual who spent six months traveling the Greek Islands I thought I would share it with you. The author traveled a whopping 5,000 miles and visited […]
Hashima Island: Visions of a Post Apocalyptic Future
Saturday, June 23rd, 2007Hashima (Gunkanjima) Island which translates to Border Island is among 505 uninhabited islands lying just outside of Nagasaki, Japan. However, unlike most of these islands at one time Hashima Island was inhabited. In fact it was one of the most densely populated places in the world. What happened to these people? Click […]
Historically Significant Private Island: Chopawamsic Island
Wednesday, June 20th, 2007Chopawamsic
Island is an incredibly rare and historically significant 13 acre private island. Located only minutes from the United States Capitol this island resonates with luminaries’ from the past, including such names as Alexander Graham Bell, Theodore Roosevelt, and the late John Lennon.Read the rest of the article below
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Fishermen Killed by Stone Age Tribe off Dessert Island
Tuesday, June 12th, 2007This story is a little old, but to interesting to not post. One of the world’s last Stone Age tribes has murdered two fishermen whose boat drifted on to a desert island in the Indian Ocean. The Sentinelese, thought to number between 50 and 200, have rebuffed all contact with the modern world, […]
Gay/Lesbian Island Kingdom Declared
Sunday, April 8th, 2007I just read this great article (its a little old though) about the enterprising spirit of gays and lesbians in light of the discriminatory practices of the Australian government. The group formed an independent Gay Kingdom separate from Australia on Cato Island off of Queensland in the Coral Sea. As an older well […]
Families Wanted on Tiny Island
Friday, January 5th, 2007Yesterday I posted this article about Canna Island, a tiny island of the coast of Scotland. I thought I would follow it up today with more information on its search for new families to help its dwindling population. Apparently their are two properties for rent on the island and they have completed […]
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