Places not on Google Maps – Wisper

Extracts from the following book – Places not on Google Maps In the Shetland Islands, the small island of Wisper is in the lee of the prevailing winds to the east of Whalsay Island. The main occupation of the island is fishing. The Renibister Golf Course claims to be the most easterly golf course in theContinue reading “Places not on Google Maps – Wisper”

Places not on Google Maps – Caiman Cayman

Extracts from the following book – Places not on Google Maps This is the fourth and least known of The Cayman Islands, largely because it’s not a tax haven. It is a dangerous island, because the inland waterways are inhabited by a very fierce breed of caiman, who have been known to try and overturn boatsContinue reading “Places not on Google Maps – Caiman Cayman”

Places not on Google Maps – Islands 2

The North Sandwich Islands When Captain James Cook sailed around the world, he must have been feeling extremely hungry. This can be the only explanation for the number of places he named after the humble sandwich. In no particular order, they are as follows: Sandwich Islands was the name given to Hawaii. South Sandwich Islands,Continue reading “Places not on Google Maps – Islands 2”