Kimolos Island is located close to Milos, on the southwest part of the Cyclades. We are treading in the familiar territory of Greece’s Cyclades group of islands. Milos and Kimolos are separated by 58 km of Aegean Sea. Kimolos is born with 4 siblings. Their names are: Agios Polyaigos AgiosGeorgios Efstathios The 4 sibling islands of it are uninhabited. How to go to Kimolos Islands? A ferry is available from Athens’s Piraeus port. However, it is not […]

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Here is an easy to understand guide to various Greek islands chain. I have published guides to numerous Greek Islands, briefly mentioning which Greek archipelago, the particular island belongs to. Greek Islands top the list of islands that are suitable for memorable holidays. I would say, even, the tropical Caribbean Islands occupy the second spot in the list, followed by the Indonesian Islands. The 6000 islands in Greece are classified under different groups, mostly based on which […]

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In the location map, we see an island group named Marquesas Islands, floating in the South Pacific Ocean. There are 15 of them and all are volcanic geographically. There are further divided into North and South Marquesas Islands. These 15 islands are classified as some of the remotest islands in the world. Marquesas Islands are administered by the French Government. Yes, the islands fall under French Overseas Territory.  You can call then French Polynesia. Facts worth reading: […]

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Channel Islands National Park is a big attraction in California. These islands are the pride of the Californians. They attract thousands of tourists from other states in the U.S. and also from the other side of the Gulf of Mexico. The archipelago comprises 8 islands located in the 700 km long California Bight. Out of the eight Channel Islands, 5 are located in the northern part of the 8 islands archipelago. Santa Barbara Channel is the divider […]

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I am taking you to Kythera Island, Greece, but this time, far off from Athens. When you search the web for this island with the above spelling, you will notice a few more: Cythera Kithira Interesting Fact, Kythera was once a Spartan island. Location of Kythera: The island is located about 200 km south of Athens. You can see it at the southern tip of Peloponnese peninsula. Kythera Island is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. It is […]

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Have you seen the Valley Of Blue Holes? Let us visit. This featured image is called a ‘blue hole’ that is also known as a ‘sink hole’, an amazing marine phenomenon. What is a Blue Hole? In marine geography, it is known as a ‘cave’’.   They occur wherever the sea bed is full of coral reefs, and limestone rocks. We know that caves are usually formed out of limestone rocks. Below is an example. Blue Holes differ […]

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Mauritius islands lies in the Indian Ocean, east of Africa, some 2000 km away. It comprises 4 main islands, and over 100 small islands, and islets, where no one lives on the far-flung islands. Its nearest neighbor is the large island of Madagascar. Both Mauritius and Madagascar are hot tourist destinations. The African island country’s geography comprises rolling hills, and verdant grasslands. The naturally beautiful landscape, rich wildlife, and exotic culture, and cuisine are some of the […]

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Did you notice the mountain behind Donousa Island gently rises? The easy slope is so appealing. For the majority of the readers of this travel site that deals exclusively with islands, and islets in the world, This island must sound new. It is a little-known island, but that doesn’t take away the beauty and freshness of its unspoiled beaches, and coves. Overview of Donousa Island: It is part of the Cyclades islands that are floating in the […]

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Wow! I think is the best example of the word, ‘surreal’. Though it is too beautiful an island to be true, but it is true, and real, mate!  The picture is of one of the atolls that belong to Aitutaki Island. The atoll’s name is Tapuaetai. From the picture, you can easily conclude the atoll is a sheer tropical paradise.  The turquoise color of the sea and the contrasting white sand indicate, the sea is South Pacific […]

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