Monthly Archives: December 2015

Rhodes is a beautiful island in Mediterranean  Sea. It is 11 miles away from Turkey and is the fourth biggest island in Greece. Because of its close distance, it is often regarded as the bridge between Europe and Asia. In … Continue reading →

Allow me to introduce a cultural icon from the Galapagos: Lonesome George Lonesome George was the last remaining Pinta Island Tortoise in existence.  The Galapagos Islands are famous for their wildlife; sporting a wide diversity of breath taking animals.  Best … Continue reading →

A  major theme that is signified through island is the development of close knit communities which does not happen on mainland because of people constantly coming in and out. All though Crete is a relatively large island most of the … Continue reading →

Tis the season to be…. wait…. Christmas Island actually has nothing to do with reindeer or jolly large men leaving presents.  However, this Australian territory in the Indian Ocean has one of the most spectacular migrations anywhere in the world. … Continue reading →

From 1934 to 1963 Alcatraz Island had one of the hardest to escape prisons in the world.  This prison was home to some of the greatest criminal masterminds so despite the tight security the prison had there were many escape attempts.  … Continue reading →