Island
US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Qeshm Island after Iran downs drone, officials tell 'Post'
US officials said the strikes were defensive measures against Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets, and did not appear to signal a resumption of major combat operations.
For the first time: Arkia launches direct flights to Madeira
Self-determination lies with the Falkland islanders, and sovereignty lies with the UK - opinion
Thailand’s best-kept secret: The magical island almost no one talks about
Escaping paradise: Why are the youth abandoning the most beautiful place in the world?
Stunning roads, incredible tunnels, breathtaking views, welcoming locals and excellent salmon. Is it worth the isolation, harsh winters, and limited opportunities?
Five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire near island in Indonesia
Search and rescue is working to rescue people from the water after the ferry carrying 250 people caught fire.
Syros ranked among this year’s top islands
A new ranking reveals which emerging islands worldwide are enjoying popularity. The list includes an island where protests against Israeli tourists took place this week.
Not Santorini or Mykonos: The island named Europe’s best in 2026
New research ranked 80 European islands by weather, nature, and dining options. The Canary Islands top the list, with Portugal and Croatia featured.
From hitchhiking to hot springs: Three lifelong friends reunite on São Miguel
Three lifelong friends reunite on São Miguel, where crater lakes, thermal pools, sulfur steam, and old travel habits test their bond 30 years later.
Private island in Greece being sold for less than NIS 1,000,000
The island of Makri – a deserted island devoid of infrastructure in Greece – will be offered at a public auction at a starting price of €247,000. So what does it actually have?
Wooden platform older than Stonehenge found hidden beneath man-made island in Scotland
The analysis found that the crannog started out as a circular wooden platform, measuring at around 23 meters across, and topped with brushwood.
Why Israeli travelers are turning to Seychelles’ quiet luxury
Seychelles has long identified Israel as a strategic market and not without reason.
Iranian regime preventing technical staff from evacuating Kharg Island amid US strike threats
Fires are still burning in parts of the island, with regime authorities insisting that operations at Iran's most critical oil export terminal must continue without interruption.
Italian paradise revealed: The island locals don’t want you to know
Without infrastructure, electricity, cell reception, or hotels: Palmarola, a remote island off Italy’s western coast, offers an extraordinary vacation experience.
