On the lam? Thinking about going somewhere where no one will ever find you? Or just trying to get away from the ordinary hustle and bustle of everyday life by making yourself totally inaccessible to others? Well, it will certainly be a hassle for you to get here in the first place, but other than that, we've got you covered with these eight most remote spots in the world.
1. North Sentinel Island
The North Sentinelese are a tough crowd, in both senses of the word. Ever since the discovery of the island in 1981 by a marooned Hong Kong freighter and the men were greeted tensely by the sharpened spears of a swarm of naked men, they've never really had a great relationship with the outside world. Anthropologists think that the tribe has been there for over 65,000 years, and may be the descendants of the first humans out of Africa.
There is an age-told Andaman Island tribesman belief that outsiders were cannibals, based on a once-reality, and that may be what has kept their disinterest in any outsiders. Heck, even when they are offered aid, they don't want it. After the deadly Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, the Indian navy tried to drop food parcels on the beach, and were greeted with a readied bow and arrow aimed right at the helicopter. They turned around and figured they must be fine.
North Sentinel Photo Credit : THE PARANORMAL SITEOn the very tip of the Osa Peninsula, surrounded by the dense Corcovado rainforest to the north, forests of naturally growing mango trees and coconut palms, Matapalo features one of the most guarded beaches in Central America. Long expanses of dirt roads are the only way to reach this spot, and thusly, all power in the area is obtained from solar panels.
In fact, the small, beach town is so environmentally friendly that it earned the national Blue Ecological Flag. The few sites of tourism have all embraced this eco-friendly model, including Lapa Rios, which has been given the highest sustainable tourism certification. Matapalo is one of those instances that boasts, sometimes getting away from the world isn't a bad idea.
Remote Matapalo Beach
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3. Tristan de Cunha
The most remote inhabited place in the world, Tristan de Cunha is a fun 2,000 miles away from even the closest point of land, South Africa. It was first discovered in 1506 and soon annexed to Great Britain, who believed the French might use the island as an access point to rescue Napoleon, who was currently exiled to St. Helena. Settlers from America and England inhabited the island in the late 1800s, and its 271 residents today are all the descendants of those few folk. Deep sea fishing boats are the only way to reach this bad boy, as Britain has just stopped being in contact with the island, who seems to be doing alright.
Tristan IslandPhoto Credit : ukota4. Bouvet Island
Bouvet is the actual remotest place on Earth, but uninhabited, since it has all the homey charms that you think just a single ice spike would have. Bouvet is 100% cliffs except for when it's just icy glacier. In winter, the ocean is pack ice as well. The entire thing is a nature reserve, apparently for just ice; it's just an ice reserve. But, I mean, if you want no one to bother you, then here's an excellent option for your ice man cavern.
Bouvet IslandPhoto Credit : MostTraveledPeople5. Pitcairn Island
Pitcairn's population is incredibly proud of their laidback island lifestyle. In fact, much of the reason has a population because of a famous mutiny of the HMS Bounty in 1789, who were enamored by the native Island lifestyle and proceeded to overthrow their captain and burn their ship in the harbor. Those who inhabit it are mostly the descendants of those sailors. It sounds nice, but it'll take you a fun 10 day shipping boat ride to get you to paradise.
Pitcairn IslandPhoto Credit : MaitresDuVent6. Motuo County, China
The people of Motuo County try their best, but Motuo County itself just does not want to be around other people. It is considered the last county in China left untouched by modern life. Or maybe modern life just doesn't want to touch it. Whatever it is, every single time that an accessible road to the region has been created, things happen. It is said in the 1990s that a highway was built to the area, but within days the highway had been "reclaimed by the forest". I don't even know what that means, but it sounds terrifying. Still, the county is known for its remarkable beauty, and houses 1/10 of all flora in China. So if that sounds good to you, maybe scaling the Himalayas would be worth it.
Motuo CountryPhoto Credit : EarthTripper7 Days / 6 Nights
Starting at $779 per person
7. Supai, Arizona, USA
On most grounds, Supai is fairly close to other towns, and shouldn't have a problem like this. The only thing is that Supai exists at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. That means no roads because, you know, of straight drops. Even the US Census was too lazy to rent the mule it takes to make the trek, so the town is recorded at having a population of zero. Supai is the best for getting away from IT ALL without being very far away from it all.
Supai ArizonaPhoto Credit : ScoutCheatSheet8. Chang Tang, Tibet
Described as "one of the last great expanses of wildlife on Earth", Chang Tang really is that, just a large expanse of wildlife. Sven Hardin, Swedish explorer, when exploring the region, reported not seeing a person for 81 days. Part of Tibet, itself a plateau of quiet solitude, Chang Tang is the real mediation spot to be if you just don't want anyone to bother you for 81 days.
Chang Tang TibetPhoto Credit : MotherNatureNetwork9. Socotra, Yemen
Socotra is a cool example not because it is the most remote or most inaccessible. Actually, it has an airport with flights daily, and over 40,000 residents on the small island. But through its isolation (its a good 150 miles from any land source) incredible speciation of plants and some animals has developed. It is considered one of the most bio-diverse places in the whole world, and has a huge amount of flora and fauna that is only found on the island. It is considered one of the most "alien-looking" places on the planet.
Found your hideout yet? Well, good. You better start now, it's going to take you a while to get there.
Socotra, YemenPhoto Credit : FeelThePlanet
