I moved to a walkable city on an island in Canada. Despite a few drawbacks, living here feels close to perfect.

Though I never imagined myself living in a small city, I've fallen in love with the walkability and benefits of Victoria, ...

Woman Gives Birth on a Fireboat on Route to the Hospital After Going into Labor on a Small Island: ‘It Was Absolutely Panic'

A Washington woman gave birth on a fireboat after she went into labor on Anderson Island, a small island in Puget Sound. The ...

Woman visits European island where people live to 100 and discovers their secret

Ikaria, a small island in the Aegean Sea, is home to energetic centenarians who remain sharp-witted and active, and one ...

The tiny 2-mile long island you've probably never heard of in the world's richest city

Only around 12,000 people live on the island and it feels very different compared to the rest of the mega-city.
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Meet 13 People Who Survived on Deserted Islands, From a Real-Life Robinson Crusoe to a Noblewoman Marooned With Her Lover

Ahead of the release of Sam Raimi's "Send Help," revisit the stories of Alexander Selkirk, Marguerite de la Rocque, the Tongan castaways and others who endured in remote locales ...

A teenager’s death on an untamed island has put the spotlight on its inhabitants

The sun was still low on the horizon when 19-year-old Piper James walked toward the Pacific Ocean for a morning swim on an island whose name in the local language means “paradise.” ...

7 Places Where Humans Live in Extreme Isolation

Part of the Tristan da Cunha group, Inaccessible Island has no permanent human settlement. Steep cliffs and a dangerous ...
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Chevron Island: The small Surfers Paradise island with a big sense of community

People here genuinely care about each other – they stop to chat, support local businesses and show up for community events.” ...

Why Every Living Kākāpō Has a Name—and What That Says About Its Future

When you think of birds, you might imagine wings flapping silently against a blue sky. The kākāpō, however, lacks these ...

Rhode Island may ditch Mr. Potato Head license plates after Hasbro moves to Boston

Rhode Islanders have long been able to choose Mr. Potato Head for their specialty license plates. However, Hasbro's decision ...
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This English-speaking Island Is One of the Best Places to Retire in the Caribbean—and It Has Affordable Living and Reef-side Views

With English-speaking locals, modern comforts, and rent-friendly options, Ambergris Caye is ideal for retirees.

The Italian paradise island with no roads, no phone signal — and almost no tourists

With no roads, no signal and one lone restaurant, the island of Palmarola offers visitors an escape from the modern world with simple living and a taste of what Italy was like before the age of mass ...