Sophie Fouron travels around the world to learn about the lives of islanders and their lifestyles.
EPISODE 1
Faroe Islands
A self-governing country within the kingdom of Denmark, the Faroe Islands are a cluster of islands with impressive cliffs towering over the sea. Patriotic, welcoming and patient, the Faroese lead peaceful lives, despite harsh weather conditions.
EPISODE 2
Salt Spring Island
Near Vancouver Island, Salt Spring Island is known as British Columbia's go-to place for hippies. It's 10,000 or so inhabitants, many of them retired, enjoy the self-sufficiency, solidarity and tranquility of their tight-knit community.
EPISODE 3
Big Island: Hawaii
Known as the Island of Fire and Ice because of its snow-capped peaks and volcanoes, Hawaii Island, or Big Island, is the largest Hawaiian Island, yet it is the least visited by tourists.
EPISODE 4
Reunion Island
As France's youngest region, Reunion Island is also referred to as the Intense Island because of its splendid and sometimes harsh geography; with a diverse, but united population, life on this island is anything but intense.
EPISODE 5
Cuba
Inspiring and cultured, Cuba is loved by tourists despite the rationing system that still prevails. Creativity is deeply embedded in Cubans, who practise eco-agriculture and are developing an increasingly prosperous private sector.
EPISODE 6
Okinawa
A feature on Okinawa's laid-back atmosphere and rich cultural history.
Sophie Fouron
Joanne Robertson
Michel Lam
Nicolas Boucher
Pierre-Luc Robillard
Étienne Deslières