Archive for July, 2010

 

The Galapagos Islands

July 28th, 2010

Many people have heard of this island’s name but few really know much about it. The Galapagos Islands are actually an archipelago. The islands were formed relatively not too long ago compared to many other island chains according to geologists. There is more than one island; actually there are several of them grouped together near [...]

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Islands and Wars

July 27th, 2010

Islands have played a huge part in the war. The island of Japan of course, although significantly larger than most islands has seen its share of huge wars started by themselves over the past few centuries and beyond. But for small islands, they end up finding themselves in between sides as the countries surrounding themselves [...]

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More Island Justice

July 22nd, 2010

There are tons of different cultures and legal systems throughout the entire world. These legal systems carry their own weight when it comes to dealing out justice for a crime that has been committed. Crimes in many parts of the country can sometimes end up with a swift judgment as to whether the person is [...]

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Gilligan’s Island

July 21st, 2010

OK, there had to be a post on an island blog about Gilligan’s Island, that great show from so long ago. Gilligan was of course the beloved goofball who made the show very popular. But imagine back to how they actually lived there. Imagine how hard it would be to survive on that island. Many [...]

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Buying An Island?

July 13th, 2010

That is right; you can actually buy yourself an entire island. They are for sale out there. Different countries technically rule the islands so you would have to inquire as to where you would technically be living as far as where your country would be.
For example, recently in Belize you can buy a 13 acre [...]

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Eco Friendly Islands

July 7th, 2010

Many people love to vacation on certain islands because they are sometimes very eco friendly. They will have very little electrical power. Usually they have cabins or huts that you can stay in. People like to experience what it would be like to actually live more eco friendly. The homes there are usually constructed of [...]

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Just Plain Fun

July 6th, 2010

There are so many factors in deciding what island to visit. Many people love to travel to the secluded places to get away and just to enjoy the peaceful waters that surround them. It does not always have to be about this big adventure to see things that maybe other have not. Islands can be [...]

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