Islands Without Cars

The unique new travel series ISLANDS WITHOUT CARS takes a rare and whimsical look at life without cars, buses or trains. On small, remote and sparsely populated isles scattered throughout Europe, most of the inhabitants travel and transport goods by donkey, bicycle and other non-motorized vehicles. It may seem like a bygone era, but for some, it is a modern reality. The six-part series offers a fun and engaging look at the remote islands of Hydra (Greece), Sark (Channel Islands), Inish Meain (Ireland), the Aeolians (Italy), Zlarin and Krapanj (Croatia), and Porquerroles (France) through the eyes of a youthful and vibrant host.

Mon, Sep 15 11:00 P.M. Scotland's Isles of Eigg and Easdale     NH Create (11.4)

The Isle of Eigg is one of the most beautiful Hebridean Islands.

Mon, Sep 22 11:00 P.M. New York's Fire Island     NH Create (11.4)

Fire Island is a party in the sand. Forty-five minutes from New York City, this 32-mile long, 1/4-mile wide ribbon of sand offers 17 very different and distinct communities which include the famous and infamous gay and lesbian enclaves of Cherry Grove and The Pines.

Mon, Sep 29 11:00 P.M. California's Santa Catalina Island     NH Create (11.4)

Catalina Island is all warm breezes, Hollywood-style romance, and high-sea adventure.

Mon, Oct 6 11:00 P.M. Fabulous Food Tour     NH Create (11.4)

This special episode composite takes a closer look at the unique cuisine specific to the islands the series has previously explored, revisits some of their extraordinary people, delving a little deeper into each island's glorious food (and ideas behind it).

Mon, Oct 13 11:00 P.M. Memories, Screams, and Reflections     NH Create (11.4)

This special behind-the-scenes episode shares some of the wonderful, difficult, and funny stories about filming in places that restrict transportation - and reveal its struggles, successes, and improvisations.

Mon, Oct 20 11:00 P.M. Mexico's Isla Holbox     NH Create (11.4)

Isla Holbox, just north of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, is located within a protected nature reserve and so far, has remained unspoiled by mass tourism.

Mon, Oct 27 11:00 P.M. Greece's Island of Hydra     NH Create (11.4)

Quietly floating in the heart of the Saronic island group, Hydra is Greece's best open secret.


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