Giant, prehistoric ferns brush my ankles and bring me back to earth, though this subtropical forest feels unlike anywhere I’ve walked before. Towering laurels cling to the 80-metre high cliffs, their ...

Skip the 10,000-mile journey to Tasmania and hop on a ferry to the Isle of Man, which captures the Australian island's spirit with its golden sand beaches, vibrant grassland and unique wildlife.

Islands often exhibit unique evolutionary patterns, with species adapting to limited resources and predator absence. Large animals may shrink (insular dwarfism), while small ones can grow larger ...