People of the Bahamas are islanders through and through. They are a friendly bunch with an intriguing history that includes piracy, colonialism, slavery, and...
Here is everything you might want to know about Iceland. From how the island formed, to the settlement of Vikings, the historical sagas, the...
The tropical islands of the South Pacific that became Vanuatu are said to have been inhabited for 4,000 years. A long history involving the...
Visitors can enjoy a laid-back atmosphere and culture in Barbados. The local people are generally friendly and easy going, and have a love for...
The beautiful Pacific nation of Samoa hasn’t always been a laid-back paradise. Since the 18th century, Samoa has been hit with European expansionism followed...
British colonial rule was established in St. Lucia in 1815. The island grew increasingly self-reliant throughout the twentieth century, participating in the West Indies Federation from 1958...
The history of Kiribati is not all that impressive owing to its remoteness. Micronesians were here thousands of years ago, though recent history only...
As one of the island nations in the Caribbean Sea, Grenada is known for its inherent beauty and easy way of life. With a...
St Vincent and the Grenadines has a typical Caribbean history, except that it was one of the last places to be settled by European...
The Tongan islands were united in 1845 under King George Tupou I and became a constitutional monarchy in 1875. Although Tonga was recognized by the United...