Remote Islands

Exploring the World’s Most Remote Islands

  • North Island

    North Island – A Remote Paradise in the Seychelles North Island, one of the world’s most exclusive island getaways, lies in the heart of the Indian Ocean, northwest of Mahé, the main island of the Seychelles archipelago. Secluded, pristine, and teeming with biodiversity, North Island combines ecological importance with luxury tourism, creating a unique blend…

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  • Rapa Island

    Rapa Island: A Remote Jewel of the South Pacific Rapa Island, also known as Rapa Iti (“Little Rapa”), is an isolated island located in the Austral Islands of French Polynesia. This crescent-shaped island lies over 1,000 kilometers south of Tahiti and is one of the southernmost inhabited islands of French Polynesia. With its dramatic landscapes,…

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  • Taenga Island

    Taenga Island: A Remote Atoll in the Pacific’s Heart Taenga Island is a secluded and scarcely known atoll nestled in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia in the South Pacific Ocean. Though often overlooked, this remote speck of land holds remarkable ecological, historical, and cultural significance. From its unique geographical features to intriguing legends passed…

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  • Ocean Island

    Ocean Island: A Remote Gem in the Pacific Ocean Island, also known as Banaba, is a solitary and remote island located in the central Pacific Ocean. Part of the island nation of Kiribati, it sits approximately 300 kilometers east of Nauru and far from any major population centers, making it one of the most isolated…

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  • Antipodes Island

    Antipodes Island: A Remote Jewel of the Subantarctic Antipodes Island, part of New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands, is a rugged, remote island located in the South Pacific Ocean. Known for its isolation, harsh weather, and extraordinary biodiversity, this island remains one of the most unspoiled and enigmatic places on Earth. Location and Geography Antipodes Island lies…

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  • Foula Island

    Foula Island: A Remote Jewel in Scotland’s Shetland Isles Foula Island, one of the most remote inhabited islands in the United Kingdom, is located approximately 32 kilometers (20 miles) west of the Shetland Mainland, in the North Atlantic Ocean. With dramatic cliffs, unique wildlife, and a rich cultural heritage rooted in Norse history and local…

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  • Howland Island

    Howland Island: A Forgotten Speck in the Pacific Located in the central Pacific Ocean, Howland Island is a small, uninhabited coral island belonging to the United States. It is part of the United States Minor Outlying Islands and is known not only for its ecological isolation but also for its brief yet pivotal role in…

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  • Big Diomede Island

    Big Diomede Island: A Remote Sentinel Between Worlds Big Diomede Island, also known as Ratmanov Island in Russia, is one of the most secluded and enigmatic landmasses on the planet. Located in the Bering Strait, it sits at the very edge of Russian territory—just a few kilometers away from its American counterpart, Little Diomede Island…

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  • Thule Island

    Introduction to Thule Island Thule Island is one of the most remote and enigmatic islands on Earth, located in the icy reaches of the South Atlantic Ocean. It is the southernmost of the South Sandwich Islands, an uninhabited volcanic island chain that belongs to the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich…

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  • Bishop Rock

    Introduction to Bishop Rock Bishop Rock is a small islet off the southwestern tip of England, located in the Atlantic Ocean, roughly 50 kilometers west of the coast of Cornwall. Known as the world’s smallest island with a building on it, Bishop Rock has become a source of fascination, both due to its geographical isolation…

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  • Edinburgh of the Seven Seas

    Edinburgh of the Seven Seas: The Most Remote Settlement on Earth Nestled in the heart of the South Atlantic Ocean lies one of the most remote settlements on the planet—Edinburgh of the Seven Seas. Located on the north coast of Tristan da Cunha, this tiny village is part of a British Overseas Territory and is…

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  • Inaccessible Island

    Inaccessible Island: A Remote Natural Sanctuary Inaccessible Island is a rugged, remote and uninhabited volcanic island situated in the South Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Tristan da Cunha archipelago—a British Overseas Territory—the island is located approximately 45 km southwest of Tristan da Cunha, its nearest neighbouring landmass. As its name suggests, Inaccessible Island is notably…

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