Season 2

2017-09-15

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.

2017-09-22

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.

2017-09-29

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.

2017-10-06

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.

2017-10-13

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.

2017-10-27

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.

2017-11-03

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.

2017-11-10

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.

2017-11-17

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.

2017-11-24

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.

2017-12-01

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.

2017-12-08

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.