Sometimes called Hat Island, for obvious reasons, Sombrero Island is less than 100 acres in size and less than forty miles from the Anguilla mainland. Historically, phosphate mining (mining and refining bat guano) was the island’s main method of commerce, however, this was slowly phased out as the droppings began to be sparse. The years …
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Weaving Your Way to Taquile Island, Peru
Weave your way through the channels between the infamous floating islands of Uros, and just beyond is the island made famous by their intricate knitting and textile weaving, Taquile. About thirty miles from Puno, or an hour-and-a-half boat ride, Taquile is a fun island for exploring travelers. Taquile Island in Lake Titicaca is rich in …