The Yemeni island of Socotra was largely unspoiled, its few guests arriving to trade for aromatic frankincense. Now it is ...

As a biodiversity hotspot, Socotra was once the preserve of intrepid archaeologists and die-hard birders—but now, its alien ...

In the present time, everything is within easy reach–one tap or click and you’re there! But there are still some places on ...

If you're planning a trip to Socotra Island in Yemen, prepare for an adventure like no other. This stunning, remote […] The ...

The Independent presents the first in an exclusive series from Socotra, an island paradise under threat from a neo-colonial takeover, the vagaries of Yemen’s war and the spectre of climate change ...

A viral video features Aliah, a 62-year-old man living on Yemen's Socotra island without modern amenities. He sustains ...

Socotra, an Unspoiled Island in the Arabian Sea, Now in Developers’ Crosshairs An island off the coast of Yemen has sustained its singular culture and fragile ecosystem for generations.

In an archipelago where most of the people live below the poverty line and job opportunities are rare, ecotourism is a priceless lifeline. Tourists visiting the archipelago increased from less than ...

The Yemeni island of Socotra, located east of the Gulf of Aden, stands out as one of the most important Yemeni islands to ...