Although the Andaman and Nicobar Islands territory consists of hundreds of islands, very few of them are inhabited. Roughly two dozen of the Andaman Islands support human settlements, while only 12 of the Nicobar Islands are populated. Tree tempest The city of Sheffield's plans to fell thousands of oaks to deal with its burgeoning pothole problem has enraged some residents and roiled the local election campaign. As part of the fight, writes Sebastian Payne, retirees set out on early-morning patrols to spot the high-vis vests of Amey’s felling teams. The axemen are then blocked by tree-huggers, until police and private security teams undertake their forcible removal. Start your adventure by requesting a copy of the 2024 Official State of Alaska Vacation Planner and sign up for our enewsletter for a monthly look at things to do in every season.
