Tag: Islands

A Holy British Island, Where the Reckless Try to Outrace the Tide

As the cradle of Christianity in northern England, the isle of Lindisfarne attracts 650,000 visitors a year, some of whom ignore the warning signs of when it’s safe to cross a causeway that twice a day is submerged.

A Portrait of South Georgia: Abundance, Exploitation, Recovery

A series of ecological initiatives, including the eradication of several invasive species, has dramatically revived the life and landscape of this remote sub-Antarctic island.