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6 Episodes 2016 - 2016
Episode 1
48 mins
The Faeroe Islands: The independent province of the Faeroe Islands in the North Atlantic is a succession of majestic mountains, cliffs and fjords. The inhabitants are patriotic, welcoming and patient, and live harmoniously, despite a climate that is often inhospitable.
Episode 2
47 mins
Salt Spring Island: Not far from Vancouver Island, Salt Spring Island is known for its hippy population. The 10,000 or so inhabitants, many of whom are retired, share strong values of citizenship and prone self-sufficiency, helping each other out, and tranquillity.
Episode 3
48 mins
Hawaii, or the Big Island, is the largest yet least touristic Hawaiian island despite its disarming beauty. Nicknamed the island of fire and ice due to its snow-capped peaks and active volcanos, its inhabitants worship its nature and their roots.
Episode 4
48 mins
Cape Verde, off the coast of Senegal, is a melting pot of Portugal and Africa and a place of lush and varied landscapes. Despite the island's lack of resources, the inhabitants continue to be known for their legendary kindness and their love of music.
Episode 5
48 mins
In 1997, the Soufrière Hills volcano destroyed Plymouth, the capital of the Caribbean island of Montserrat and the southern part of the island became uninhabitable. Since then, the island has been rising from its ashes, showing resilient charm, encouraging tourism and geothermal energy and exporting its volcanic sand.
Episode 9
48 mins
For centuries, the fierce ocean and a fragile economy have forced Newfoundlanders to count on their own resourcefulness and resilience.