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

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    The Island Diaries Season 1 Episode 1 - Faroe Islands
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Faroe Islands

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Island Diaries Season 1 Episode 2 - Salt Spring Island
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Salt Spring Island

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Island Diaries Season 1 Episode 10 - Grande Comore
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Grande Comore

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Island Diaries Season 2 Episode 4 - Lofoten
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Lofoten

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Island Diaries Season 1 Episode 3 - Big Island-Hawaii
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Big Island-Hawaii

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Island Diaries Season 1 Episode 4 - Reunion Island
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Reunion Island

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Island Diaries Season 1 Episode 5 - Cuba
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Cuba

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Island Diaries Season 1 Episode 6 - Okinawa
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Okinawa

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Island Diaries Season 1 Episode 7 - Montserrat
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Montserrat

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Island Diaries Season 1 Episode 8 - Bali
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Bali

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Island Diaries Season 1 Episode 9 - Channel Islands
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Channel Islands

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Island Diaries Season 1 Episode 11 - Crete
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Crete

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Island Diaries Season 1 Episode 12 - Newfoundland
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Newfoundland

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Island Diaries Season 1 Episode 13 - Cape Verde
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Cape Verde

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Island Diaries Season 2 Episode 1 - Great Barrier Island
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Great Barrier Island

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Island Diaries Season 2 Episode 2 - Bocas del Toro
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Bocas del Toro

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Island Diaries Season 2 Episode 3 - Guadeloupe
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Guadeloupe

    S2:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Island Diaries Season 2 Episode 5 - Chiloe
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Chiloe

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Island Diaries Season 2 Episode 6 - New Caledonia
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - New Caledonia

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Island Diaries Season 2 Episode 7 - Majuli
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Majuli

    S2:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Island Diaries Season 2 Episode 8 - Falkland Islands
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Falkland Islands

    S2:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Island Diaries Season 2 Episode 9 - Azores
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Azores

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Island Diaries Season 2 Episode 10 - Jeju
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Jeju

    S2:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Island Diaries Season 2 Episode 11 - Magdalen Islands
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Magdalen Islands

    S2:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  26. The Island Diaries Season 2 Episode 12 - Sardinia
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Sardinia

    S2:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Faroe Islands" is the best rated episode of "The Island Diaries". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/16/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Salt Spring Island".