Silica-white, palm-backed beaches abound, and while it’s entirely possible to while away a week on one island, this would mean missing out on the sheer diversity Seychelles has to offer.

For nearly two decades, their existence remained unknown until American whalers stumbled upon the island in 1808. Over time, Pitcairn became a regular stop for passing ships, and trade routes ...

Japan is rapidly militarising its Yonaguni Island near Taiwan, with plans underway to add a new missile unit and expand a small airport and port. Yonaguni is a tiny island on Japan’s western frontier, ...