10.0/101 votesLoading...#1 - Faroe Islands
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/2016
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 conditions.
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10.0/101 votesLoading...#2 - Salt Spring Island
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/23/2016
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 of their community.
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10.0/101 votesLoading...#3 - Grande Comore
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/18/2016
At the heart of the Indian Ocean, traditions are strong on the island of Grande Comore.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#4 - Big Island-Hawaii
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/2016
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 tourists.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#5 - Reunion Island
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/7/2016
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.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#6 - Cuba
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/14/2016
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 private sector.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#7 - Okinawa
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2016
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.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#8 - Montserrat
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/28/2016
In 1996 the Soufriere Hills volcano erupted, burying two thirds of the island of Montserrat, known as the emerald isle of the Caribbean.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#9 - Bali
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/4/2016
A small Hindu enclave at the heart of Indonesia, Bali's landscapes and people make for an enchanting experience.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#10 - Channel Islands
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/2016
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 French culture.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#11 - Crete
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/25/2016
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 community initiatives.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#12 - Newfoundland
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/2/2016
Located at the easternmost point of North America, Newfoundland looks like it's at the edge of the world.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#13 - Cape Verde
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/9/2016
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 kindness and music.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#14 - Great Barrier Island
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/2017
Less than 100 km from Auckland NZ, Great Barrier Island offers a spectacular setting for a simple life, far from the drama of today's consumer society and urban settings, and in harmony with nature.
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#15 - Bocas del Toro
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/2017
Bocas del Toro, a cluster of islands with white sandy beaches off the coast of Panama. In this haven of cultural diversity, tourism is a growing industry with locals aiming for sustainable development.
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#16 - Guadeloupe
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/29/2017
The largest island of the Lesser Antilles,Guadeloupe is home to a very diverse community and despite the high cost of living, harmony reigns over the archipelago's rich array of cultures and faiths.
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#17 - Lofoten
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/2017
The Lofoten Islands stunning mountains, breathtaking fjords and spectacular northern lights have created a thriving tourism industry but the locals have stayed true to their authentic lifestyle.
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#18 - Chiloe
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/2017
Nature is a great provider in Chile's remote archipelago of Chiloe and their traditional sharing lifestyle means they want for nothing but,the rise of modernity is leaving the islands at a crossroads.
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#19 - New Caledonia
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/20/2017
Located over 1500 km from Australia,the beautiful archipelago of New Caledonia seems cut off from the world but has a rich, multicultural history with traditions that have withstood the test of time.
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#20 - Majuli
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/27/2017
Located in the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Assam, the isolated island of Majuli was named the world's largest river island and is the setting for a colourful, rich blend of cultures.
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#21 - Falkland Islands
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/2017
Located some 500 km off the coast of Argentina, the Falkland Islands are like fragments of land that drifted away from Antarctica where people enjoy a remarkable quality of life despite the isolation.
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#22 - Azores
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/10/2017
Located 1, 500 km away from Portugal, the Azores are-one of its hidden gems. Sculpted by lava flows and landslides,the nine islands seem to shoot towards the sky in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
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#23 - Jeju
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/2017
Jeju is a little piece of paradise in South Korea. An hour away from Seoul by air, it is known as the island of wind, rocks and strong women and there is a deep sense of peace, pride and contentment.
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#24 - Magdalen Islands
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 11/24/2017
Although part of the province of Quebec, people from the Magdalen Islands have a unique and strong cultural identity where fishing is still the beating heart of the local economy and way of life.
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#25 - Sardinia
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 12/1/2017
Sardinia delights the senses with its local products and its enchanting setting,where traditional songs are still heard. The island also has the world's highest concentration of centenarians.
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The Best Episodes of The Island Diaries
Every episode of The Island Diaries ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Island Diaries!
Join host Sophie Fouron as she travels the globe to discover the unique lifestyles being lived out on islands.
Genre:Documentary
Network:TV5 Québec Canada
Best Episodes Summary
"Faroe Islands" is the best rated episode of "The Island Diaries". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/16/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Salt Spring Island".