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- The Private Islander Goes Japan!
Some of you may be wondering about the lack of updates at The Private Islander over the last week. There’s no need to worry, as I have been in Japan and unable to update the blog for some time. I spent a week in Japan seeing the sights and studying the culture of this island [...]
Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:08:31 +0000 - Aiola Island- the coolest man-made island ever?
Do you think your island is cool? You won’t after you see Aiola Island, a bowl-shaped island located in the middle of the river Mur in the city of Graz, Austria. Built by New York architect Vito Acconci in 2003, the island sports a cafe, bar, sun bathing area, and nightclub. The island serves the [...]
Fri, 28 Dec 2007 23:39:03 +0000 - Top 10 Island-Buying Mistakes
Buying an island is an expensive proposition. In an unforgiving world such as ours, it is easy for an unsuspecting buyer to be led astray. From failing to hire a licensed broker to arousing hostile natives, many things can go wrong in the island-buying process. The following guide shows ten of the most common mistakes [...]
Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:24:29 +0000 - Man declares himself king of Isle of Man
A Maryland man has caused uproar in the Isle of Man after, in what he calls the “ultimate in true-life fairy tales”, he declared himself king. The man, David Drew Howe, is a 38-year-old who claims to be a cousin of the Queen, and claims heir to the throne because of his lineage. Though originally [...]
Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:31:54 +0000 - 4 must-haves for the island king
Didn’t find what wanted under the Christmas tree this year? Don’t be too upset, because I didn’t get the private island I’ve been dreaming of either. Not wasting too much time on such a disappointment I knew would come, I put together a list of four things every island owner must have to be an [...]
Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:06:09 +0000 - Make your own island first-aid kit
Because of the secluded nature of private islands, basic medical supplies like band-aids and cold medicine can be hard to come by. The absence of these basic necessities can dramatically worsen the effects of even the slightest injuries, so it is a good idea of any islander to always have a first-aid kit at the [...]
Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:40:59 +0000 - Happy Holidays!
Though The Private Islander has only been live for two days, that won’t stop me from wishing all my readers happy holidays. As a special holiday treat, I’ll be making a post later today. It will be really cool, but remember, it’s going to be a surprise! ;)May everyone’s holidays be full of cheer and [...]
Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:35:50 +0000 - Nanosolar technology holds promise for cheaper island power
One of the biggest obstacles met in developing an island of any size is generating enough electricity. Unless their islands happen to have access to a nearby power grid, private islanders are usually stuck having to find ways to make their own power. Usually this comes in the form of solar or wind energy. While [...]
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 08:05:02 +0000 - Bahrain to build Health Island
In keeping with a trend among Middle Eastern countries to build islands, a Bahrainian developer has announced plans to create a 776 square mile mile along the country’s northeast coast. Accurately dubbed ‘Health Island’, the island will feature numerous health care units as well as a luxury hotel and boutique. 50% of the island will [...]
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 04:59:42 +0000 - Welcome to The Private Islander!
Hello and hi. Welcome to The Private Islander. For many years, it’s been my dream to own a private island, a little paradise of my own where I can relax in privacy and seclusion. No loudness, no interference. Just me, the waves, the wind, and the sand. Over time, reality has come upon me. As nice [...]
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 03:13:02 +0000
