Guardians Wanted: Sweden Seeks Temporary Island Owners

My own island”: three words that remain a dream for most people—unless they are billionaires or characters from children’s novels. Sweden, home to more than 267,000 islands and one of the most island-rich countries in the world, is now opening five of them to the public for one year and is searching for responsible island stewards. Selected participants may live on the island free of charge. Anyone can apply—except the super-rich.