▲Tórshavn translates to "Thor's harbor," and it's the tiny capital city of the Faroe Islands. You can find these islands about halfway between Norway and Iceland.

▲Palmerston locals are considered descendants of one man, William Marsters, who had 17 children there in the 19th century. The isolated island is extremely hard to reach.

▲You can only get to Iqaluit by sea or air. Once you're here, enjoy tourist attractions like the "Road to Nowhere," a chance to get lost in the Canadian wilderness.

▲Longyearbyen is seen as the world's northernmost town. It's actually illegal to be buried here, and houses sit on stilts so they don't slide away.

▲This isolated village can be found off the Grand Canyon, and can only be accessed by helicopter or on horse. It's said the mail is delivered by mule.

▲Antarctica has two towns, one of which is this Chilean settlement, which comes complete with a gym, church, and public school. Catch a boat from Argentina to get here.

▲Socotra is famed for its rare plants and trees, which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site for a chance to explore an alien land.

▲Found in the Western Desert, this well-preserved area is just a five-hour bus ride from capital Cairo. There's local produce to enjoy, as well as a gorgeous mineral spring.

▲Changtang is also known as the "Roof of the World." Visiting tourists will need a permit, which could cost thousands of dollars. The nomadic Changpa people live here.

▲Considered the highest city in the world, this town has no running water or sewage system. To get there, it takes around six hours by bus from the city of Puno, and includes driving on some unpaved roads.

▲A British Overseas Territory, this island is found thousands of miles from New Zealand. The island was defamed in a widespread assault scandal.

▲All roads lead to Rome, but no roads lead to Utqiagvik. Formerly known as Barrow, this town can only be reached by plane.

▲Hitch a helicopter ride from Greenland airport to visit Ittoqqortoormiit, a small settlement with a population of around 500.

▲There are around 900 Easter Island statues, which attract tourists from all around the world to this Chilean location. But how were they constructed? It remains a mystery.

▲One of the world's coldest towns, around 500 residents dwell in the darkness for around 21 hours every day. It's not the most attractive destination, with one passage named the "Road of Bones."

▲Cape York can be found in the northernmost point of Australia. Crocodiles crawl around here, while the spot is also known for being a top fishing destination.

▲Lake Victoria is Africa's largest lake, home to Migingo Island, a compact community of homes made from corrugated iron.

▲Hawaii may be a famous destination, but it's sparsely populated. The Hawaiian island of Kauai is particularly remote.

▲This atoll is located in the Pacific Ocean, and is located at the diametric opposite of Mecca. That means if you were to pray here, you would have varying directions to face.

▲The South Pacific island, dubbed "The Rock," has a population of around 1,600. It's one of the world's largest coral islands, and is divided into 14 villages.

▲This volcanic island has a population of around 300 people. It's considered one of the most remote places in the world.

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Define "isolated." Macquarie Island is home to around 40 humans, but nearly a million penguin inhabitants.

▲Mêdog County, also known as Motuo County, stretches across China and Tibet. Indigenous locals farm to survive, and roads are scarce, but it's a gorgeous getaway if you make it here.

▲Bouvet is described as subantarctic, since it's just 1,700 km (1,100 mi) from the South Pole. The population is officially zero, but daring travelers may want to see for themselves.

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This curious Australian town is known for its opal mine. The 2,000-some residents live in underground houses, to avoid the blistering heat.

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The Kerguelen Islands are very secluded, only accessible by a ship that leaves four times a year.

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With a reported population of around 60, Alert is a extremely northern Canadian community, located around 817 km (508 mi) from the North Pole.

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Found in Minnesota's Northwest Angle, this community is home to around 60 people. Strangely, it's only accessible through Canada, but is pretty popular as a fishing destination.

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"Amsterdam Island" is located in the Indian Ocean. It has a population of around 30 brave souls.

▲The Earth is filled with isolated islands and locations to explore, some with zero inhabitants. These are the real getaways—almost-alien lands on the edge of the Earth. Click on to explore these lonely lands, and see where the gallery will take you.

The world's most isolated islands and locations

Leave the mundane behind at the ends of the Earth

18/03/25 por StarsInsider

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The Earth is filled with isolated islands and locations to explore, some with zero inhabitants. These are the real getaways—almost-alien lands on the edge of the Earth. Click on to explore these lonely lands, and see where the gallery will take you.