The Island Diaries
Documental · 2016 · 4 SeasonsSubtitles Icon
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Join host Sophie Fouron as she travels to amazing islands around the globe to explore the unique lifestyles of different island communities.
T01:C01 - S01:E01 - Faroe Islands
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T01:C01 - S01:E01 - Faroe Islands

49 min
TV-G

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

T01:C02 - S01:E02 - Gramd Comore
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T01:C02 - S01:E02 - Gramd Comore

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

T01:C03 - S01:E03 - Salt Spring Island
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T01:C03 - S01:E03 - Salt Spring Island

49 min
TV-G

A stone's throw away from Vancouver Island, Salt Spring Island is known as British Columbia's go-to place for hippies.

T01:C04 - S01:E04 - Big Island - Hawaii
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T01:C04 - S01:E04 - Big Island - Hawaii

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

T01:C05 - S01:E05 - The Channel Islands
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T01:C05 - S01:E05 - The Channel Islands

49 min
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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.

T01:C06 - S01:E06 - Cape Verde
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T01:C06 - S01:E06 - Cape Verde

49 min
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A Portuguese and African melting pot off the coast of Senegal, Cape Verde has a wealth of breathtaking scenery.

T01:C07 - S01:E07 - Okinawa
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T01:C07 - S01:E07 - Okinawa

49 min
TV-G

Off the coast of southern Japan, Okinawa is said to hold the secret to long life.

T01:C08 - S01:E08 - Cuba
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T01:C08 - S01:E08 - Cuba

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

T01:C09 - S01:E09 - Newfoundland
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T01:C09 - S01:E09 - Newfoundland

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

T01:C10 - S01:E10 - Crete
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T01:C10 - S01:E10 - Crete

49 min
TV-G

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

T01:C11 - S01:E11 - Bali
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T01:C11 - S01:E11 - Bali

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

T01:C12 - S01:E12 - Montserrat
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T01:C12 - S01:E12 - Montserrat

49 min
TV-G

In 1996 the Soufriere Hills volcano erupted, burying two-thirds of the island of Montserrat, known as the "Emerald Isle of the Caribbean."

T01:C13 - S01:E13 - Reunion Island
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T01:C13 - S01:E13 - Reunion Island

49 min
TV-G

France's youngest region, Reunion Island, is also referred to as the "Intense Island" because of its splendid and sometimes harsh geography.

Genres

Documental

Subtitles

English
TV-PG
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