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Aiming for a true castaway experience, Ed Stafford was left with virtually nothing but a camera for his two-month stint living wild on an isolated island. (Image by Discovery Communications/Luis Enrique Ascui) As the only man known to have walked the dangerous length of the Amazon River, Ed Stafford is …Read More: South Pacific: Adventurer Films 60 Days Alone on Remote Fiji Island  Formerly the pride and joy of Secret Millionaire Nadim Sadek, County Mayo’s most famous island, Inishturk Beg, has been sold by receivers for just less than EUR 3 million. Image Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands Despite spending such a short time on the market, this 65 acre …Read More: Ireland: Inishturk Beg Snapped Up By Anonymous Buyer  The travel division of CNN has put out a list of the most dangerous and remote islands in the world, and some of their far-flung choices may be familiar – while others are virtually unknown. (Rockall Island image by Andy Strangeway) When CNN Traveler went searching for the most foreboding islands …Read More: Worldwide: CNN Travel Lists the 7 Most Dangerous Islands on Earth  The historic isle of Inchcolm is advertising for a manager to live on the island and care for its beautiful medieval buildings. (Image by Mike Pennington/Geograph.org.uk) For certain hardy souls, the prospect of living in virtual solitude on an isolated isle sounds …Read More: UK: Remote Scottish Island Seeks Adventurous Live-in Manager  Wind energy is plentiful but hard to store for the future, so engineers have come up with an innovative solution that makes use of a man-made island. (Image from the office of Minister Vande Lanotte) The choppy waters of the North Sea have no small abundance of blowing gales – could …Read More: Europe: Could This Artificial Island Help Boost Wind Energy?  As attempts to turn the tide of global warming begin to stall, is it a case of sink or swim for this private island paradise? (Image Courtesy of Waterstudio.NL) What with continuing political turmoil, a significant drop in visitor numbers and the ever-looming sceptre of climate change, 2012 was without a …Read More: Indian Ocean: Maldives turn to floating islands to counterbalance rising tides  The Mississippi town’s latest renewal efforts have shone a light on the little-known tale of Jean Guilhot, who lived alone as a hermit on a nearby island. (Image from coastalmanagement.noaa.gov) For the seaside resort town of Biloxi, Mississippi, preserving the town’s …Read More: USA: Town of Biloxi Honors Memory of the Deer Island Hermit  Your chance to win a week on a private island through Vladi Private Island’s special Christmas contest will end on December 21st. Please see below for more details. Solve the clues and win a week’s stay on a real treasure island! As the nights draw longer and the …Read More: Vladi Private Islands: Time is Running Out for Treasure Island Contest! |
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