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The Socotra Season Kicks Off with a Global Splash!
The wait is over! Socotra’s much-anticipated tourism season officially opened in early October 2025. We at Hellosocotra are thrilled to welcome our first group of international adventurers. The…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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