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Isolated Island with Strange Plant Life is “The Most...



















Isolated Island with Strange Plant Life is “The Most Alien-Looking Place on Earth”

Nestled within the blue waters of the Indian Ocean is Socotra, a small island that’s an offshore territory of Yemen. Located 220 miles from the mainland, the isolated environment is home to many unique flora and fauna—in fact, 30% of its plant life doesn’t grow anywhere else. This has appropriately earned it the nickname “the most alien-looking place on Earth.”

Socotra is a UNESCO-certified World Natural Heritage Site and boasts three geographical terrains: coastal plains; a limestone plateau with caves; and the Haghier Mountains. At only 83 miles long and 28 miles north to south, that’s a lot of variety in a relatively small place. Rainfall is limited, which accounts for unique plant species such as the dragon’s blood tree with its red sap and umbrella-shaped top, in addition to giant succulent and cucumber trees.

Like its rich flora, Socotra is also home to endemic fauna. Several species of birds can only be found on the island, and over 90% of the reptiles are specific just to this land—including legless lizards. Bats are the only mammals native to Socotra, although non-native feral cats have found their way to the wonderfully strange locale.

While you can visit Socotra, it’s definitely a trip for those who don’t mind roughing it. Infrastructures are limited with minimal public transportation—they instead offer an eco-friendly bicycling alternative as well as motorbike tours that let you ride across this intriguing land.


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Autonomous Tent Can Be Raised in A Few Days and Leave Without a Trace

Autonomous Tent is an amazing form of architecture. It’s a tent that’s been designed as a permanent structure yet can be raised in just a few days and leave without a trace. This tent is a great platform for private hideaways, it provides all the luxurious of a home yet it doesn’t require a foundation or utilities. This tent offers sustainable living that respects our delicate ecosystems, you can use it for personal or commercial applications, private party, dining experience, luxury suit, cocktail lounge, or yoga studio. The tent can be installed almost anywhere, you can enjoy beautiful locations wherever you want with comfort and privacy.

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