Island

Lazarus Island is 5 miles from mainland Singapore.On a recent trip there, I spent one night in a glamping tent and the other in a tiny house.The tiny house was more comfortable, but the glamping tent felt like a proper escape from the city. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized…

I was blown away by Curaçao's beautiful beaches and scenery. Colorful buildings line the waterfront in Willemstad, Curaçao. Kelly Magyarics Curaçao is known for having more than 35 beaches, so every sun-worshipper can find their perfect spot.During my visit, it seemed that some beaches, such as Playa Piskadó, were mainly frequented by locals, so they…

I recently visited Chincoteague Island in Virginia and went on a boat tour.I paid $50 for a two-hour tour and saw lots of feral ponies and other wildlife.Though it rained during the tour, it was a great experience that I'd definitely do again. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed…

My friend and I booked a last-minute vacation to Hilton Head Island, a beach town in South Carolina.The area was abundant with natural beauty and reminded me of a nature preserve.Hilton Head Island's beaches were clean and beautiful, and I loved the food scene. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized…

A party venue with a difference in Florida's Tampa Bay is up for sale for $14.2 million.Pine Key is an island in the middle of Tampa Bay, created by a state dredging project. It stretches some 69 acres, though only nine of these are above water, and boasts photogenic white beaches and surrounding blue waters.It…

Children wade through floodwater on Nyangai Island, Sierra Leone. Most of the island has already been lost to the sea, and what remains is routinely flooded at high tide. Tommy Trenchard for NPR hide caption toggle caption Tommy Trenchard for NPR Children wade through floodwater on Nyangai Island, Sierra Leone. Most of the island has…

An ongoing volcanic eruption has created a tiny island near Iwoto.The new island is about 328 feet (100 meters) in diameter,  according to researchers. This is a rare phenomenon, but it may not last long, said one expert.  Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're…

Redonda, an uninhabited Caribbean island, was a critical source of fertilizer in the 19th century.When miners stepped foot on the island, they introduced invasive species that destroyed the habitat.Environmental groups began restoration efforts in 2016 and have seen remarkable progress. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized…

Ireland offers generous cash grants for those who want to live on remote islands off its western coast. To meet the funding criteria, people must buy property on one of the idyllic islands. The new initiative will come into effect on July 1. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics…

A couple quit their jobs in London to become caretakers of a remote Irish island. Dan Regan and Emily Campbell run a coffee shop and cottages on Great Blasket Island. With no running water or electricity, and demanding wildlife, they've had a steep learning curve. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your…