There are many places in the world, off the beaten track, known as "the best in the world", and the vast majority of them are abandoned because the environmental conditions are too harsh or the living conditions are too difficult.
And the place I want to introduce today, unlike those deserted locations, is abandoned because it is located in the loneliest place in the world - the Tristan da Cunha Islands in the heart of the South Atlantic, also known as Tristan da Cunha!
Tristan da Cunha is located in the South Atlantic Ocean, very far from both Africa and South America. The island is very far from any continent, the nearest continent is Antarctica, about 2,000 kilometers, more than 3,000 kilometers from the African continent and the Australian mainland, the geographical location is very remote, it can be said that it is the most difficult island for humans to reach.
The island belongs to the British overseas territories and is an extremely remote small island, about 30 km north to south and about 10 km east to west. According to statistics, there are only about 100 inhabitants on the island, most of whom are descendants of British colonies that lived centuries ago.
The Tristan da Cunha archipelago consists of 8 volcanic islands, the largest of which is Tristan da Cunha. The island has a rugged terrain, sparse vegetation and a cold and foggy climate. Due to its isolated location and pristine lifestyle, Tristan-da Cunha is one of the loneliest islands in the world.
Apart from being part of a British Overseas Territory, the island has hardly any other means of connecting with the outside world. Although the island has a port and airport, ships and aircraft entering and leaving the island are very limited due to erratic weather conditions. In the absence of modern facilities, the inhabitants of Tristan da Cunha are subsistence by growing food, raising animals and fishing, as well as making their own clothes and furniture.
Although the life of the residents here is difficult, they have a simple life that is different from the outside world. The people here help each other and are hospitable, they have their own unique culture and traditions, such as the annual Harvest Festival, when residents hold a lamb feast to show their gratitude for the season.
Although Tristan da Cunha is a remote and lonely place, the island's natural beauty is breathtaking. It is home to unique species of flora and fauna, rare plants such as endemic moss and wildflowers grow on the island, and the ocean is one of the clearest, most nutritious and ecologically intact regions in the world. There are also some rare animals on the island such as seals, penguins and seabirds, which are relatively abundant because they are not disturbed.
The solitude of Tristan da Cunha is not only a complete separation of human beings, but also a primitive preservation of culture, customs and language. The island's language is a very special traditional English with an old British accent, and the daily life of the inhabitants includes horseback riding, hunting, fishing and growing crops, all passed down from their ancestors.
Despite the difficult living conditions, the island has unique human and natural resources. If you're lucky enough to visit Tristan da Cunha, you'll find that the beauty and rustic lifestyle will make your trip unforgettable.