Author: Jamal

  • 10 Extraordinary Facts About Socotra Island

    10 Extraordinary Facts About Socotra Island

    Imagine a place where the trees resemble something from a Dr Seuss book, the landscapes are strange and beautiful, and the isolation has formed an ecosystem not found anywhere else […] Read more

  • Socotra’s Best Hiking Areas

    Socotra’s Best Hiking Areas

    Hikers will find Socotra to be a veritable “Garden of Eden.” The island provides an unmatched trekking experience with its bizarre, otherworldly landscapes and a wealth of endemic plants and […] Read more

  • An Extraterrestrial World of Floral Marvels

    An Extraterrestrial World of Floral Marvels

    Envision a world where the trees ooze red sap, where there are bottle-like guardians as huge and ancient as the landscape itself, and where flowers bloom in absolute disregard for […] Read more

  • A Birder’s Paradise Socotra Island

    A Birder’s Paradise Socotra Island

    Socotra is renowned for its otherworldly scenery and strange flora. However, beneath the dragon’s blood trees and bottle-shaped succulents lies a treasure: its breathtaking birdlife. For birders and nature lovers […] Read more

  • Tommy’s Socotra Saga: Unveiling the Dragon’s Blood Isle!

    Tommy’s Socotra Saga: Unveiling the Dragon’s Blood Isle!

    Hey wanderlusters! It’s Tommy, back with tales of a destination so extraterrestrial, it felt like landing on another planet. Forget your typical tropical getaway – I’ve just returned from Socotra […] Read more

  • The PhotoPills Socotra Tour

    The PhotoPills Socotra Tour

    The whispers of Socotra’s otherworldly beauty have long been circulating among the photography crowd. Its otherworldly landscapes, ancient dragon’s blood trees, and untouched beaches form a canvas unlike any other […] Read more

  • When To Book For Socotra 2025 & 2026 Season

    When To Book For Socotra 2025 & 2026 Season

    Due to Socotra’s remote location and unique travel requirements, planning is crucial and flights to Socotra are limited, primarily operated by EAS from Abu Dhabi. These flights can fill up […] Read more

  • Far and Wild A Travel Memoir 

    Far and Wild A Travel Memoir 

    At the age of 27, Fabiana Capuano left her comfortable small-town life in Italy to embark on a journey of exploration. Over the next twenty years, she traveled to 100 […] Read more

  • The Blossoms of the Socotra Bottle Tree

    The Blossoms of the Socotra Bottle Tree

    Visiting Socotra during the bottle tree blossom season isn’t just about travelling; it is a journey to one of the unique natural spectacles worldwide. Every trip to this hidden island holds new wonders, yet the blossoming of the Socotra bottle tree remains one of the most magical and long-lived visions. For the lucky ones who can experience it, those pink and white flowers against the stark […] Read more

  • Hotel Or Camping Which Is Right for You?

    Hotel Or Camping Which Is Right for You?

    When planning a visit, travellers often face the decision of whether to stay in a hotel or go camping to experience the island’s beauty. We covered why you should go […] Read more