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All Episodes of The Island Diaries

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All Episodes of The Island Diaries

Join host Sophie Fouron as she travels the globe to discover the unique lifestyles being lived out on islands.
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Season 1

  • Faroe Islands
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    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Salt Spring Island
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    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Big Island-Hawaii
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    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Reunion Island
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    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Cuba
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    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Okinawa
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    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Montserrat
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    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Bali
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    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Channel Islands
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    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Grande Comore
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    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Crete
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    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Newfoundland
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    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Cape Verde
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    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown