Island Travels

Welcome to Island Travels

A traveler’s notebook online

From hidden islands to bustling cities, explore our collection of travel articles.

Who We Are

Unexpected Journeys, Told Through Our Travel Blog

Island Travels Blog is an online travel journal created by explorers who love sharing stories from the road. We focus on culture, destinations, and the everyday moments that make travel unforgettable.

Our Destination

Popular Destination

Explore our most-read travel stories and destination guides. These places capture the imagination of our readers and spark endless wanderlust.

Serene beach in Bali with golden sand, turquoise waters, palm trees, and traditional thatched huts at sunset.

Bali

Stories of serene beaches, vibrant culture, and timeless traditions.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris at night with food, art, and the Seine River in the foreground.

Paris

A look at art, food, and history in the City of Light.
Bright red torii gates in Kyoto forming a tunnel pathway at a traditional Japanese shrine.

Kyoto

Articles exploring temples, gardens, and timeless Japanese culture.
Skyline of New York City at dusk featuring the Empire State Building and surrounding skyscrapers.

New York City

Insights into neighborhoods, food spots, and urban adventures.
Iconic whitewashed buildings with blue domes overlooking the sea at sunset in Santorini, Greece.

Santorini

Tales of sunsets, island charm, and unforgettable views.
Ancient ruins and historic architecture in Rome, including the Colosseum at golden hour.

Rome

Journeys through ancient ruins, timeless art, and the heart of Italian culture.

Travel Photo Journal

Snapshots from our journeys — moments, textures, and places that spark curiosity.

This gallery pairs images with short notes from the road. No itineraries, just scenes that remind us why we love exploring.

Reader Notes

Thoughts from people who read and follow the blog.

We’re grateful for every comment and message. Here are a few we loved.

Your Kyoto pieces feel like quiet mornings — simple and honest. Just Love It!

Digby Parker Entrepreneur

Found a tiny café in Paris because of your note about side-streets. Perfect.

Carl Hancock Designer

The photo journal format makes me slow down and actually see places.

Harriet Jenkins Manager

Bali captions + images = calm. Saving that shoreline for someday.

Opal Jimenez Accountant

Start Your Adventure

A reader’s path through the blog.

Choose a thread and wander: photos, essays, and practical notes collected over time.

Latest on the Blog

Editors’ picks and recent updates.

From hidden islands to big-city corners, these are the pieces readers are loving this week — short takes, deep dives, and everything in between.
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