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Islands

The more intact boat sheds.

Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England

Holy Island Boat Sheds

These upturned herring boats make nifty storage sheds for fishing goods.

Lava quickly connected the island to the mainland.

A Lava Island Comes Into Being, For a Few Days

Hawaii's ongoing eruption created new land.

Sarah Laskow July 16, 2018

Pirámide de Vandama.

La Palma, Spain

Pirámide de Vandama

A pre-Hispanic pyramid in the middle of a tourist district in the Canary Islands.

Maritime Museum of Tasmania.

Hobart, Australia

Maritime Museum of Tasmania

Countless expeditions have left Tasmania to explore Antarctica, but this island state has an even deeper connection with the sea.

Steam rises from a hot spring in Furnas in the Azores.

Why a Volcano Is Crucial to This Azorean Chef's Homestyle Stew

While male chefs make cozido gourmet, Teresa Casada sticks to tradition.

Lynn Freehill-Maye July 6, 2018

The crabs make their way across a road, while locals evade them.

The Crab Migration That the Colombian Army Is Dispatched to Protect

The crustaceans, native to Providencia, have seen declining numbers.

Lucy Sherriff July 3, 2018

Chef Deon in his restaurant.

How a Caribbean Chef Is Unearthing the Hidden Stories of Martha's Vineyard

Deon Thomas's unique eatery showcases another side of the island.

Merissa Nathan Gerson July 2, 2018

Phantom islands could show up anywhere.

Explore the Sound of Islands That Never Existed

Sailors would sometimes come back with stories of imaginary isles.

Sarah Laskow June 27, 2018

An aerial view of the bog, before its dismemberment.

The End Is Nigh for Minnesota's Rogue Bog

Victory is within reach for the residents of Crow Wing County, who are tired of the four-acre behemoth.

Andrea Appleton June 19, 2018

Skerpikjøt

Without salt or refrigeration, early residents of the Faroe Islands preserved their mutton with the cold wind.

Antigua Black Pineapple

It's not actually dark, but it is the world's sweetest.

Nokubi Church

Ojika-chō, Japan

Nozaki Island

A deserted island in southwest Japan that once sheltered persecuted Christians.

Beautiful Rose Island.

Newport, Rhode Island

Rose Island Lighthouse

You can spend the night as an honorary lighthouse keeper in this quaint, historic beacon.

Urojo

In Zanzibar, Swahili and Indian cuisine swirl together in a hearty, complex stew.

AIR Studio Ruins

George Martin's Caribbean recording studio now rots within the shadow of an active volcano.

Prato della Valle

Prato della Valle

One of the largest squares in Europe contains an entire artificial island.

Mount Mantalingahan in the Philippines.

Cold, Damp 'Sky Islands' Are Hotspots for Unusual Plants and Animals

Exploring an ecological oasis high up on the Philippines' Palawan Island.

Jessica Leigh Hester May 21, 2018

Not here to make friends.

The Intrepid Rat-Sniffing Terriers of South Georgia Island

It took 200 years to rid the island of rats, and three dogs to make sure they were gone.

Jessica Leigh Hester May 17, 2018