Program 385a: Scottish Hebrides; St. Vincent and the Grenadines; Move to Tahiti

Release Date: 02-25-2016

Description

Hear how the light and color of the Caribbean inspired Ferenc Máté’s dazzling photo book of the islands. And come along as we explore touring options for the Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland. Plus, author Sarah Turnbull explains how she adjusted to life on "island time" when she moved from Paris to Tahiti.

Guests

  • Edinburgh-based Blue Badge-certified tour guide Anne Doig
  • Ferenc Máté, photographer and author of "Islands of Eden" (Albatross Books)
  • Sarah Turnbull, author of "All Good Things" (Gotham-Penguin)

Related Links

  • The Visit Scotland website has detailed information and photos from the Orkney Islands, the Outer Hebrides (which includes the island of Lewis and Harris), Argyll and the Isles (which includes the Inner Hebrides islands of Mull, Iona and Jura), and the isle of Skye.
  • Visitor's guide to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.  
  • Ferenc Mate's website includes examples of his photography, occasional blog entries, and information about his books, including his new photobook "Islands of Eden," and his winery in Tuscany.  
  • Ferenc Mate's books, including "Islands of Eden," are listed and reviewed on the Goodreads website.
  • Publisher's page for Ferenc Mate's "Islands of Eden."
  • Wikipedia has detailed information about Tahiti and the rest of French Polynesia.
  • The Sydney Morning Herald interviewed Sarah Turnbull about her life in Tahiti, from her home, which is now in Australia.
  • Publisher's page for Sarah Turnbull, and her book "All Good Things."  
  • Sarah Turnbull has also written the best-seller "Almost French" about her experiences relocating from Australia to Paris. 
  • During her interview, Sarah describes the Fakarava atoll in French Polynesia.