Islands – Page 5

The Terrifying Allure of Mona Island

Why had immigrants, seekers and pilgrims been drawn for centuries to the treacherous shores of Mona Island? I set off to find out.

By Carina del Valle Schorske

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Block Island’s Nature Preserves Offer Solitude and Wildlife

On Block Island, a tiny dot off the New England coast, birders and other nature lovers can find beauty and solitude in 2,500 acres of ponds, dunes and marshes.

By Karen Angel

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How to Navigate Dubrovnik Without the Crowds

Visitors can get through the stone gates of this medieval city and meander through its cobbled streets without logjams, even in the high season. They can also get far from fellow travelers with easy jaunts to nearby islands.

By Joe Orovic

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88 Temples, 750 Miles, Untold Gifts: Japan’s Shikoku Pilgrimage

A famed route on the smallest of Japan’s four main islands offers breathtaking views and an array of lessons on history, culture and generosity.

By Marta Giaccone