Where is the most remote place on Earth: why travelers dream of it

Admit it, you too sometimes want to leave everything behind and go on vacation to a faraway place where no one can find you. And there is such a place in the world – Tristan da Cunha, which is called the most remote inhabited island in the world.

According to the Express, it lies in the waters of the South Atlantic, more than 2,400 kilometers from the nearest landmass. The archipelago, of which Tristan da Cunha is a part, is a British overseas territory and a truly remote place that even experienced travelers dream of. The archipelago also includes Nightingale Island, Inaccessible Island, Gough Island, and several rocky islets.

The central settlement of Tristan da Cunha is Edinburgh. Less than three hundred brave souls live here. Their homes are officially recognized as the most remote habitat on the planet, and it is really not easy to get there. The Guinness Book of Records recognizes the tiny town as the most isolated human settlement in the world.

The origin story of Tristan da Cunha is as interesting as its geography. Discovered in 1506 by a Portuguese explorer, the island was later settled by representatives of various nationalities. In particular, British marines and American whalers settled here. A piece of land was used as a military weather station, but a volcanic eruption in 1961 put an end to this – the entire local population had to be temporarily evacuated.

Today, the island thrives on a combination of fishing, tourism, and the resilience of its people. Tristan da Cunha is called a real dream of avid travelers

Getting to the island requires not only determination but also careful planning. You can't get here by plane, because there is no airport. You will have to sail by sea from South Africa's Cape Town aboard a fishing or polar research vessel. Depending on the weather, the journey will take anywhere from 5-10 days. And it is not a given that you will be able to go ashore at the end. Stormy weather can disrupt the landing.

The official language of Tristan da Cunha is English, and the locals speak a special dialect influenced by Scottish, Dutch, and some other languages. The local community earns money from fishing, agriculture, and lobster farming. If you are lucky, you can try the valuable Tristan lobster, which has just been caught from the sea water.

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