Socotra is a remote island in the Arabian Sea that is part of Yemen (yes, Yemen).  The island is home to incredible biodiversity including unique landscapes, and endemic plant life that very few people get to see.  When I decided to go, I was eager to learn all about this unique place. My essential guide is everything you need to know before you go to Socotra. Is Socotra safe? Yes! This was the first question I had when I started my own research and planning.  There is an ongoing civil war in Yemen and just before my trip, the Syrian…