The Island Diaries

The Island Diaries

2016 4 Seasons ⭐ 8.5
Documentary

Join host Sophie Fouron as she travels the globe to discover the unique lifestyles being lived out on islands.

Seasons

1. Faroe Islands

2016-09-16 • ⭐ 10.0

The Faroe Islands are a cluster of islands with impressive cliffs towering over the sea. Patriotic, welcoming and patient, the Faroese lead peaceful lives, despite harsh weather c…

2. Salt Spring Island

2016-09-23 • ⭐ 10.0

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

3. Big Island-Hawaii

2016-09-30

Known as the Island of Fire and Ice because of its snow-capped peaks and volcanoes, Hawaii Island, or the Big Island, is the largest of them all, yet it is the least visited by to…

4. Reunion Island

2016-10-07

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 anythi…

5. Cuba

2016-10-14

Cuba is loved by tourists despite the rationing system that still prevails. Creativity is deeply embedded in Cubans, who practice eco-agriculture and are developing a prosperous p…

6. Okinawa

2016-10-21

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.

7. Montserrat

2016-10-28

In 1996 the Soufriere Hills volcano erupted, burying two thirds of the island of Montserrat, known as the emerald isle of the Caribbean.

8. Bali

2016-11-04

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

9. Channel Islands

2016-11-11

Discover the Channel Islands in all their abundant natural glory, each with its own personality and living conditions and each inspired one way or another by British history and F…

10. Grande Comore

2016-11-18 • ⭐ 10.0

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

11. Crete

2016-11-25

The cradle of Greek mythology, Crete is said to be the birthplace of Zeus. Today, hit by an economic slowdown, many Cretans strive for self-sufficiency by turning towards communit…

12. Newfoundland

2016-12-02

Located at the easternmost point of North America, Newfoundland looks like it's at the edge of the world.

13. Cape Verde

2016-12-09

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

Top Cast

Sophie Fouron
Sophie Fouron

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