Inhabitants are hundreds, if not thousands, of miles from the nearest continental land mass – it’s truly astonishing to think they’re even inhabited at all. Saint Helena Distance from Civilization: 1,200 miles from Angolan coast Saint Helena is widely believed to have been discovered by the Portuguese at the turn of the 15th Century. Various...Read More
Jasper Prince Rupert Canada The Jasper-Prince Rupert is probably the least-known train operated by Via, Canada’s long-distance rail operator, yet some rate it highest for scenery and character. It travels 725 miles between the former fur-trading post of Jasper and the port named after Prince Rupert, first governor of the Hudson’s Bay Company, taking 31...Read More
