Off the beaten track: Socotra, a mystical place on Earth
Socotra tree via @ Wikicommons.
Image via @ Places to see in your lifetime
For those of you thinking that alien places only exist in Spielberg’s imagination, the island of Socotra stands as solid evidence of a true outer space land right here on Earth.
Actually, Socotra is an archipelago of four islands close to the Horn of Africa. Thanks to its geographically isolated location and purely tropical climate, it is no wonder that the fauna and flora of this hidden gem are unique in the world.
Socotra’s unearthly images will certainly amaze even the most experienced globetrotter. Once you get there giant mushroom-shaped Dragon’s blood trees, trees that look like an elephant’s foot, and cucumbers, as well as more unusual species of birds, mammals and fish. It’s all so unusual you’ll have to pinch yourself to make sure you’re not dreaming.
Find out about more amazing places in the world by our Off the beaten track series.
Image via @ Gerry and Bonni
Image via @ Gerry and Bonni
Image via @ Gerry and Bonni
Socotra beach via @ Wikicommons.
