The Island Diaries

In this self-governing country within the kingdom of Denmark, the patriotic and welcoming Faroese lead peaceful lives despite harsh weather conditions.

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

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

Hawaii Island is the largest of them all, yet it is the least visited by tourists.

Each of the Channel Islands has its own personality and living conditions, and each has been inspired one way or another by British history and French culture.

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

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.

Creativity is deeply embedded in Cubans, who practice eco-agriculture and are developing an increasingly prosperous private sector.

For centuries, the fierce ocean and a fragile economy have forced Newfoundlanders to count on their own resourcefulness and resilience.

Hit by an economic slowdown, many Cretans strive for self-sufficiency by turning towards the rural economy and community initiatives.

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

In 1996 the Soufriere Hills volcano erupted, burying two-thirds of the island of Montserrat, known as the "Emerald Isle of the Caribbean." But the island is on the road to recovery.

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.