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.

Wed, May 20 10:00 A.M. Netherlands' Island of Schiermonnikoog     NH Create (11.4)

While Amsterdam is technically not an island, this watery canal filled city is arguably the epicenter of western bicycle culture.

Wed, May 20 5:00 P.M. Netherlands' Island of Schiermonnikoog     NH Create (11.4)

While Amsterdam is technically not an island, this watery canal filled city is arguably the epicenter of western bicycle culture.

Wed, May 20 11:00 P.M. Netherlands' Island of Schiermonnikoog     NH Create (11.4)

While Amsterdam is technically not an island, this watery canal filled city is arguably the epicenter of western bicycle culture.

Wed, May 27 10:00 A.M. Michigan's Mackinac Island     NH Create (11.4)

Mackinac Island was the setting for the cult 1979 film "Somewhere In Time," starring Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, and Christopher Plummer.

Wed, May 27 5:00 P.M. Michigan's Mackinac Island     NH Create (11.4)

Mackinac Island was the setting for the cult 1979 film "Somewhere In Time," starring Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, and Christopher Plummer.

Wed, May 27 11:00 P.M. Michigan's Mackinac Island     NH Create (11.4)

Mackinac Island was the setting for the cult 1979 film "Somewhere In Time," starring Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, and Christopher Plummer.


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