Tristan da Cunha: if you had never heard of this place, you should know it is the remotest inhabited place in the entire world. With a little bit of effort and a little bit of time, you can even visit this truly unique destination.
Tristan da Cunha is a small island located in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean. Located 1,343 miles from St. Helena (the nearest populated island) and 1,511 miles from Cape Town (the nearest human settlement on a continent), this tiny place is about as far as you can get from anywhere else.
The only way to reach Tristan da Cunha, a British Overseas Territory, is by making a six-day boat journey from South Africa. But boy, is the long voyage worth it.
Upon arriving at the island, which raises up from the depths of the sea like an oasis in the dark, you’ll notice the lush greenery that defines the island. The small town of Edinburgh of the Seven Seas is where you’ll debark, and is the home of most of the island’s roughly 250 habitants.
These residents will most likely take you in like a local, showing you the local pub, the beautiful hiking trails on the island’s mountainous terrain, and inviting you in for dinner. A trip to Tristan da Cunha is more like a big family gathering in a spectacularly beautiful location than anything else.
So, if you’re looking to escape civilization as much as possible, why not add Tristan da Cunha to your list of destinations?
