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. Great Barrier Island
Aired 15 September 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.
2. Bocas del Toro
Aired 22 September 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.
3. Guadeloupe
Aired 29 September 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.
4. Lofoten
Aired 6 October 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.
5. Chiloe
Aired 13 October 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.
6. New Caledonia
Aired 20 October 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.
7. Majuli
Aired 27 October 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.
8. Falkland Islands
Aired 3 November 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.
9. Azores
Aired 10 November 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.
10. Jeju
Aired 17 November 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.
11. Magdalen Islands
Aired 24 November 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.
12. Sardinia
Aired 1 December 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.
13. Baranof Island
Aired 8 December 2017
On Baranof Island, just off the coast of Alaska, nature is both nurturing and unforgivingly harsh. Immersed in nature and far from urban centres, the locals wouldn't have it any other way.