Socotra Island – Jewel in the Indian Ocean
I've always been interested in parts of the world where there are few birdwatchers and nature lovers. I visit the island of Socotra annually and have never had a bad experience.
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I've always been interested in parts of the world where there are few birdwatchers and nature lovers.
I visit the island of Socotra annually and have never had a bad experience.
Currently, there is only one round-trip flight per week on a Boeing passenger plane.
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I've always been interested in parts of the world where there are few birdwatchers and nature lovers. I visit the island of Socotra annually and have never had a bad experience. Currently, there is only one round-trip flight per week on a Boeing passenger plane.
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- I'm often asked, "Where have you been birdwatching lately?" When I answer, "I was on the island of Socotra again," the question usually follows: "Where is that?" It's located in the Indian Ocean, east of...
- This passenger plane is usually fully booked, partly with locals, but mostly with globetrotters aiming to visit all 193 UN-recognized states, as well as the Vatican and Palestine.
- Since a visit to the Yemeni mainland is too dangerous for many, the peaceful island of Socotra is the destination.
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I know a ticket agent and bought the tickets there myself. Socotra is home to an extraordinary number of en...
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