About this season
Join host Sophie Fouron as she travels the globe to discover the unique lifestyles being lived out on islands.
Episodes (13)
1. Faroe Islands
10.0Aired 16 September 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.
2. Salt Spring Island
10.0Aired 23 September 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.
3. Big Island-Hawaii
Aired 30 September 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.
4. Reunion Island
Aired 7 October 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.
5. Cuba
Aired 14 October 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.
6. Okinawa
Aired 21 October 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.
7. Montserrat
Aired 28 October 2016
In 1996 the Soufriere Hills volcano erupted, burying two thirds of the island of Montserrat, known as the emerald isle of the Caribbean.
8. Bali
Aired 4 November 2016
A small Hindu enclave at the heart of Indonesia, Bali's landscapes and people make for an enchanting experience.
9. Channel Islands
Aired 11 November 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.
10. Grande Comore
10.0Aired 18 November 2016
At the heart of the Indian Ocean, traditions are strong on the island of Grande Comore.
11. Crete
Aired 25 November 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.
12. Newfoundland
Aired 2 December 2016
Located at the easternmost point of North America, Newfoundland looks like it's at the edge of the world.
13. Cape Verde
Aired 9 December 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.