A Few of the World’s Most Remote Places

 

Jonathan David serves as the CEO of the media optimization and buying company Tapstone Holdings, LLC. When he’s not busy overseeing operations, technology, and business development at Tapstone Holdings, Jonathan “Jon” David enjoys visiting as many remote countries as possible. Although many countries in the world get their fair share of visitors, there are plenty of remote locations that are largely left unexplored. Below are just a few examples:

Tetepare – Surrounded by coral reefs and blanketed in a lush rainforest, Tetepare is the South Pacific’s largest uninhabited island. It was originally populated by the ancestors of villagers in the Solomon Islands, but they vacated the island approximately 200 years ago. An association was formed to maintain the island’s original state while still allowing tourists to visit.

Kerguelen Islands – Also known as the Desolation Islands, the Kerguelen Islands consist of large mountains and glaciers. They are found in the southern Indian Ocean and do not have any original inhabitants. Currently occupied by anywhere from 50 to 100 French scientists, the islands can only be reached four times a year by boat.

Socotra Island – Home to unique plants and animals that are found nowhere else in the world, Socotra Island is an archipelago off the coast of Yemen. Due to its often strange-looking plants, it has been given the nickname of alien island. The area is protected to preserve both its wildlife and native people.