Socotra Island – “Yemen’s Alien Island of Wonders”

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📌 Location: Socotra Archipelago, Yemen

Socotra is hands-down the most bizarre and beautiful island I’ve ever seen. Known as the “Galápagos of the Indian Ocean,” it’s home to flora and fauna found nowhere else, like the surreal Dragon’s Blood Tree and bottle-shaped cucumber trees. I camped under the stars on white sand beaches, swam in turquoise lagoons, and hiked through canyons filled with frankincense trees. It’s isolated, safe to visit with a local guide, and completely untouched by mass tourism. Socotra feels like Earth before people—pure, wild, and alive with strange beauty. A destination for intrepid travelers who want to be truly wowed.

Post by WandererBen | Aug 4, 2025