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Found along the sleepy coast of Georgia, Jekyll Island seems like the kind of lazy, sun-dappled place where nothing of importance could possibly happen. However, the rich history of this barrier isle tells a far different story – one of many pivotal events that helped shape American history.
…Read More: USA: The Golden Age’s Exclusive Island Club  A team of archaeologists have made a very interesting discovery, which suggests that people may have lived on the steep slopes of the small island called Boreray, in the St Kilda archipelago, as far back as the Iron Age, according to an article in the British Daily Mail Online. …Read More: Scotland: Archaeologists discover evidence of settlements on a remote island  From Alligator Alley to the Tamiami Trail, a proliferation of little islets in the Everglades has perplexed scientists for decades. Now, the mystery may have been solved – and the truth isn’t pretty!
Image Copyright Brian …Read More: USA: Florida’s Mysterious “Tree Islands” Uncovered  Many love-struck couples picture themselves tying the knot on a remote, beautiful island – but perhaps they imagine the beach resorts of Polynesia, rather than lonely, mountainous Pitcairn! However, this isolated isle is offering unique wedding packages that will delight the intrepid. (Image Courtesy of Pitcairn Island Tourism) The …Read More: French Polynesia: Plan Your Dream Island Wedding…on Pitcairn?  Flashback! You may remember reading that in 2009, the generous, successful entrepreneurial couple Sam and Sunita Poddar from Scotland, bought and donated the private island of Little Cumbrae, subsequently renamed “Peace Island”, to their beloved Swami Ji or Baba Ramdev, India’s most popular lifestyle guru, who obviously needs time to be alone in peace! …Read More: Scotland: What’s happened to Peace Island?  Found on the pristine shores of Lake Nicaragua, this singular ecolodge offers guests luxurious suites, serene beauty, and a path to wellness for both body and mind. (Image Courtesy of Jicaro Island Ecolodge) When Karen Emanuel visited Granada on holiday in 2007, inspiration wasn’t difficult to find …Read More: Latin America: Isla Jicaro – A Spiritual Sanctuary in Granada  The volcanic island of Ulleung is located about 120 k east of the Korean Peninsula in the Japan Sea. The 70 km squared land is home to 10’000 inhabitants and forms part of Ulleung County, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Ulleung Island, courtesy Steve Barber An article in the …Read More: South Korea: Green plans for the Korean island of Ulleung  In a related story, Antoinette hears from Canadian ex-pat English teacher Steve Barber, based in South Korea for over a decade, who became interested in researching the conflict surrounding the island’s ownership, and what he has to say about the situation. Dokdo Islands Though the rest of the …Read More: South Korea/Japan: Dokdo or Takeshima – that is the question! |
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