Islands & Oceans

THE WINDOW SEAT ATLAS ✈ COLLECTION 05 OF 08

Islands & Oceans

Sea cliffs in the Faroes, an underwater waterfall in Mauritius, and the quiet end of the map in Greenland. Places where the ocean writes the rules.

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Steep green cliffs of the Faroe Islands dropping into the North Atlantic.
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Steep green cliffs of the Faroe Islands dropping into the North Atlantic.

Exploring the Rugged Beauty of The Faroe Islands

Eighteen wind-carved islands in the North Atlantic, the Faroes are raw, massive, and nearly empty. A guide to their most dramatic cliffs, fjords, and villages.

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Icebergs floating in still water off the coast of Greenland.

Traveling to Greenland: How to Get There, When to Go, and Why It’s Worth It

How to get to Greenland from the US, UK, or Canada, when to go, and which towns to base yourself in. The world’s largest island is far more reachable than it looks.

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Limestone islands and clear turquoise lagoons in the Philippines.

Amazing Nature Views from The Philippines

The natural beauty of the Philippines is undisputed, from limestone lagoons to emerald rice terraces. A photographic tour of the archipelago’s finest views.

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Aerial view of the underwater waterfall illusion off the coast of Mauritius.

Amazing Underwater Waterfall in Mauritius

Off the coast of Mauritius, sand and silt cascade down an ocean shelf to create the illusion of an underwater waterfall. It is one of the Indian Ocean’s strangest sights.

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Icebergs and snow-covered peaks rising from the sea in Antarctica.

The Awe-Inspiring Nature to See in Antarctica

One of the planet’s most remote destinations, Antarctica remains largely untouched by the average tourist. What awaits the travelers who make the crossing.

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The summit of Mauna Kea rising above a sea of clouds in Hawaii.

Mauna Kea, Not Mount Everest, Is the Tallest Mountain From Base to Summit

Measured from its base on the seafloor, Hawaii’s Mauna Kea stands taller than Everest. The story behind the tallest mountain on Earth, and how to visit its summit.

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