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Socotra Island · Photography Expeditions

Socotra Island is famous for alien landscapes and unique dragon blood trees. Political challenges affect development, but it has high workshop potential when stable. - Differentiator: Alien landscapes, dragon blood trees - Best Season: October-April

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Best season: Autumn
Difficulty: 7
Region: Yemen, Arabian Sea

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Beautiful sunrise above Detwah lagoon on the Socotra island

Photo by Andrew Svk

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sea, ocean, rocks, faroe islands, nature, clouds, travel, houses, city

Photo by Miller_Eszter

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Pristine white beach and turquoise lagoon on a remote island

Photo by Noemi Talina

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island, waves, sunset, ocean, shore, sky, beach, scenic, sea, nature, rock in the surf, pauanui, northern island, new zealand

Photo by xiSerge

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Surreal sunrise on a 650 ft. dune. Socotra Island, Yemen

Photo by Andrew Svk

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Photo by Julius_Silver

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sunset, houses, greece, santorini, thira, island, scenery, nature, ocean, luxury, holiday, vacation

Photo by Gherks

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A 650 ft. dunes above the Indian ocean. Socotra Island, Yemen

Photo by Andrew Svk

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beach, socotra, yemen, sea, nature, sand

Photo by danielshimmin0

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Serene tropical beach scene in Bali with lush greenery and calm waters.

Photo by Wictor Sparrow

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The Dragon Blood tree is native to the Socotra archipelago, part of Yemen, located in the Arabian Sea. It is named after the blood-like color of the red sap that the trees produce.

Photo by Andrew Svk

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Photo by Vikram Aditya

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