Questions tagged [islands]
Areas of land mass completely surrounded by water. Prefer a more specific tag (see tag wiki) where relevant.
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Is it dangerous to go to Île de Noirmoutier using the pass?
I heard that there are two possibilities to get to the island of Noirmoutier. You can either use a bridge, or you can use a pass through the water, which is only drivable if the tide is low. Is this ...
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Can I swim to Litle Hjartøya from Nyholmen, Norway?
I would like to get to this island, marked by a red marker (on Google Maps):
The obvious route would be to swim across the strait marked by the green stripe. Distance is not that big, ~270m, I can ...
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How can I legally visit the United States Minor Outlying Islands in the Pacific?
The United States Minor Outlying Islands (USMOI) are nine islands or groups thereof, eight of which are remote outposts in the Pacific Ocean with no permanent residents (the other is in the Caribbean)....
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What is this island in the South China Sea called?
https://www.google.com/maps/@8.8654585,112.8304113,977m/data=!3m1!1e3
There are a number of islands in the South China Sea that don't have names on Google Maps. There's a list of islands here but this ...
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Is it possible to legally visit uninhabited islands in the Pacific for a couple of days/weeks like Robinson Crusoe
Do you know any way how can I visit uninhabited islands in the Pacific (French Polynesia, Micronesia etc.) and stay there for a couple of days or weeks?
The only condition, these island (or islands) ...
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Can I live on an unoccupied island? [closed]
Suppose that I am going to unoccupied island in Oceania, the Carribean, or somewhere else.
Suppose I find an island where nobody is there, and nobody knows about it. If I invade it like a pirate (...
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How to get to Mythbusters' duct tape island
After watching the Duct tape island episode of the MythBusters show I was totally in love with that uninhabited island. They say it is in Hawaii but no more details.
Whats the name of that island? ...
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How to get to Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai - The newest island on earth
A few years back, Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai was created from a volcanic explosion:
It has since solidified, and life is beginning to pop up all around the island.
Multiple scientists and some ...
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Can you see the Isles of Scilly from Cornwall?
On a clear day is it possible to see the Isles of Scilly from Cornwall with the aid of binoculars? A distance of around 40km.
I know on a very clear day you can only see maximum 20km from sea level ...
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What is this black patch on the ocean floor featured on Google Maps? [closed]
I would like to visit this location around latitude 14.346756 & longitude -80.223648. However, there is a black patch on the ocean floor in Google Maps (only visible in satellite view).
What is ...
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How can you go from Paris to l'Ile d'Yeu?
This summer I will be going to France for the first time. While preparing my trip, I found L'ile d'Yeu (Yeu Island), off the Vendée coast of western France, as one of the destinations I want to visit ...
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Most remote exclave?
I'm a big fan of traveling to some extreme points, like for example the most northern point of Europe or the highest point of each country in Europe, etc. To find new ideas I would like to know the ...
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Why is it forbidden to wear camouflage in some Caribbean Islands?
In December 2013 I've been to Antigua. Before arriving there I read about the island and found a reference to a law that states:
Local laws and customs
[...]
It is an offence for anyone, including ...
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Travelling to Attu Island
The U.S. Coast Guard recently closed and abandoned (I think) their Loran station on Attu Island, Alaska. Is it possible to legally visit Attu now? Is there any red tape involved? Is the airport open ...
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Do people travel to the Senkaku (Diaoyu) Islands?
It's probably not the best idea to try to get to the Senkaku (Diaoyu) Islands. But every time I see a photo, I can't help but think how picturesque and pristine the islands seem:
(The AP via the ...
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How to get to Christmas Island?
Christmas Island is an island of Australia far off the northwest of the mainland, much closer to Indonesia.
(Thanks to Wikimedia Commons for the map)
I know I can fly there but Wikitravel seems to ...
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How widespread is sailing between Japanese islands in private yachts?
In some places of the world where there are large bodies of water there are many people who sail their private boats between villages or islands. Often a traveller can befriend or pay these people to ...
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Is it possible to travel to Co To island, Vietnam without a special permit now?
I am planning to visit Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Sapa, Da Nang, and Hội An in Vietnam in the next week.
I heard that Co To Island (near Ha Long Bay) is really beautiful and worth a visit. When searching ...
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How to move between Venice and nearby islands?
How to travel between Venice and other islands, eg. Murano, Saint'Erasmo, La Giudecca? Is there any public transport lines between these islands? And do they come often?
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How could I explore the Rock Islands of Palau?
I just learned about the Rock Islands of Palau:
image source - wikipedia
The islands, between 250 to 300 in number according to different sources, with an aggregate area of 47 km² and a height up ...
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Is free / wild camping legal or tolerated on Kinmen and Matsu islands?
Matsu island of Taiwan (but actually located just near Fuzhou, China) is beautiful and sparsely populated. Official tourist accommodations are expensive compared to PRC and even a little high compared ...
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How to get to Ireland without using a plane or a ship? [closed]
I wonder if there is any way to travel to an island (in my case: Ireland) without taking a plane or a boat.
My sister claims to be frightened of both, so is there a way for her to get there?
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What are some good resources for sailing in Greece?
I will be sailing in Greece for two weeks later this summer. The trip is lead by an experienced captain, but I'm looking for good resources to help me prepare. Specifically, I'm interested in ...
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Online resources/communities especially for travelling to remote islands [closed]
I'm dreaming of visiting remote islands such as St. Helena or the Kerguelen islands, but mostly don't get past the dreaming stage because I don't really know how to start making it happen. I think ...
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Visiting islands around Cuba
I planned to travel to Cuba and Dominican Republic, but I've suddenly realized that the flights between Havana and Punta Cana are 6-8 hours and it is not that cheap...
Is there any other ...
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How many hours should I consider allowing to visit Suomenlinna and Seurasaari islands?
I'm planning a trip to Helsinki (a quick trip indeed, just one day and a half) and I don't want to miss some spots like the Suomenlinna island (the only UNESCO site in the zone) and the Seurasaari ...
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How to travel between the islands of Cape Verde?
Cape Verde (Cabo Verde in Portuguese) has ten islands. I would like to visit at least three of them.
How can I travel between the islands?
If there are several ways to travel between them (boat vs ...
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Ferry to Corregidor Island from Bataan Peninsula
I plan to travel to Bataan, Philippines sometime this year. I know that there are ferry services from Manila to Corregidor but I prefer one that departs from somewhere in Bataan. (I also know there is ...
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Possibility and price of getting to Lord Howe Island by sea?
I'm having trouble finding details of getting to Lord Howe Island other than by the expensive flights.
Wikipedia implies that the ship that brings supplies can also carry passengers, and searching ...
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Is a visa required for Qeshm island in Iran?
I would like to know if the Qeshm freezone area requires a visa for a 14 day visit.
I didn't try to get any type of visa to Qeshm island; and I hold an Indian passport.
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How to get to São Tomé and Príncipe?
While browsing through Google Maps, I struck on São Tomé e Príncipe, an island country which seems like a very interesting destination. I immediately started looking for ways to get there. This seems ...
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Are there any boats from Île Sainte-Marguerite to Île Saint-Honorat?
I am interested in going to the two Lerins Islands, opposite Cannes, France.
I know that there are boats from the mainland to either island. However, is there any boat that runs between the two ...
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Where could I get away with free camping on Corfu?
I've heard that Greece now has a law prohibiting free camping. But I've also heard that it's only enforced in touristy beach areas to protect the local accommodation businesses.
So which places in ...
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Alternative to Marion-Dufresne for Kerguelen Islands
I came across this interesting photographic work by an artist who went to Kerguelen Islands, a windswept rock with a lunar landscape in the South Indian Ocean also known by the cheerful name "Îles de ...
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Are there ferries or boats I can take between Kinmen and Matsu or between Kinmen and the main island of Taiwan?
On a previous trip I took a ferry from mainland China (PRC) to Matsu, an island controlled by Taiwan but close to the PRC and then another ferry from Matsu to Keelung, on the main island of Taiwan.
I ...
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Is it possible to rent a kayak at Paros without guide?
I try to find out the websites that offer kayak renting at Paros (Greek island). However it seems to me that all the companies offer only guided tours on kayaks and me and my friend would prefer to do ...
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I would like to travel to (the smallest) island where there are squirrels [closed]
I would like to travel to an island where one can find squirrels.
What are some of the possible locations for me to travel to?
Requirements: I need to be able to visit the island on a South African ...
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How to see the mangrove on Kohama island
The tiny Kohama island in the very South of Japan has a mangrove (map):
Having never wandered in such an area, I would like to go see it closely.
QUESTION: How to get close to it?
Taking the ferry ...
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Avoiding tourist traps while still having fun in Sint Maarten
I will be in Sint Maarten (Saint Martin). I am not so interested in the beaches, but I do like sailing. I also like good food (looking forward to the French restaurants...), Cuban cigars and quality ...
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How far can you realistically travel across potentially rough water in an inflatable dinghy?
I'm thinking of visiting some uninhabited Scottish islands just for some "wilderness hiking". Particularly attractive to me are those islands which don't have regular transport routes to and from them ...
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What options exist to get to Aogashima, Japan from Tokyo?
My understanding from Wikitravel is that you can get a helicopter or ferry from Hachijojima. However, it's unclear what time this ferry is, or whether you'll have down time after the morning arrival ...
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Medan to lake Toba (Samosir island), how to?
I want to go to Samosir island (located in the middle of Lake Toba, Sumatra Indonesia) from Medan (Sumatra, Indonesia)
What transportation options are there available (buses, shared taxi, taxi, or ...
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Is it possible to rent a car on Île des Pins in New Caledonia?
Using a worryingly large slug of hotel loyalty points, I've just booked a two night stay on Île des Pins in New Caledonia, which is often called l'île la plus proche du paradis (the island the closest ...
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How can I visit the airbase at Attu Island?
I am researching a book about Attu Island during WWII. How would I go about getting permission to visit the old airbase there? How would I charter a boat to the island?
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How much should I expect to pay for a 3 hour "longtail" boat ride around Ko Phi Phi Island?
Many guides offer boat rides in their "longtail" wooden boats, and many even use the same price deck, which quotes THB 1500 for a 3 hour boat ride around Ko Phi Phi Le. Note this is for a "private" ...
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Can I stop at Amami on the ferry between Okinawa and Kagoshima without having to pay more?
I'm currently on the main island of Okinawa Japan. I intend to take the ferry to Kagoshima, Kyushu when I'm ready to leave but ...
I know both ferry companies that operate the route make a stop at ...
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Are there any ferry tickets /passes in Japan that cover multiple ferries between multiple islands?
I know you can buy JR Rail passes for travel by train all over Japan.
But Japan also has many islands and I assume quite a few of them are serviced by ferries.
What I'm wondering is whether there is ...
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Is there any way to reach the Neuwerk island from the German mainland?
Recently, I stumbled accross this little island called "Neuwerk" situated northwest from the city of Cuxhaven. It has a firehouse I'd like to see (and visit). Now, I was wondering if it would be ...
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Jeju Island (New Natural Wonder of the World) - How to Get There?
Jeju Island has just been provisionally named as one of the new 7 Natural Wonders of the World.
But how does one get there? It's pretty far from the mainland. I assume there are planes, but is it ...
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Going to Greece first week in November; can I still see some islands?
I'll be in Greece the first week in November, for 6 days. Unfortunately I can't go sooner.
I'd really like to see some islands. Is this still possible that time of year without it being overly ...