• One Day Camping in Socotra

    Middle East,  Nature,  Solo Travel

    There were two options on a one week itinerary, camping or hotels. I chose the camping option and was so happy with it. The campsites were at beautiful beaches and forests. I want to share what one day camping was like in Socotra. Breakfast Days start early camping in Socotra, so hopefully you are a morning person! Usually at 7a.m., the breakfasts included coffee, tea, naan style bread and some spreads (jams, honey – local speciality, cheese, Nutella). We also had eggs, either scrambled or hard boiled. If scrambled, it was seasoned with delicious local spices. We were generally expected…

  • Kalisan Canyon lagoon, Socotra

    Socotra Essential Guide: Know Before You Go!

    Middle East,  Nature,  Solo Travel,  Travel Advice

    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…