ARCHIPELAGO's host Alexander Matthews went to this remote and windswept Scottish island to plant juniper and herd sheep. He left with far more than just dirt under his fingernails. . . . . . . ..............................................................

Eat... Pray... Surf? Writer Alexander Matthews discovers the pleasures (and pain!) of learning to surf while in Indonesia. .  . . . . . . . . ............................................................................................................

Escaping Istanbul on a ferry. Returning with an epiphany. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..........................................................................................................................................................................

More than just balmy sunsets, turquoise waters and haunted mansions, this tiny island leaves an indelible impression on the precious few who visit it. .......................................................................... SHOWNOTES: Huge thanks to A

What swimming from Mandela’s former prison to the mainland (at the age of 11) teaches you. …………………………………………………………… SHOWNOTES: Huge thanks to  Alan Špiljak for his beautiful piano compositions, “Time” and “Forgotten”. Also, thank you to The Mug

Islands come to the rescue as the writer Alexander Matthews awaits a grilling at Immigration. ..........................................................................SHOWNOTES:Huge thanks to Alan piljak for his beautiful piano compositions,