With no mobile signal, a pub and no crime, welcome to the idyllic setting of the most isolated city in the world.
On a TikTok, content creator Tiana educates its followers about the confines of Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, which is the only settlement on the volcanic island of Tristan da Cunha in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean.
The quickest way to reach the round outcrop, which measures just 38 square miles, involves taking a six-day boat trip from Cape Town in South Africa, as there is no runway for planes to land on.
Adding to the difficulty of getting there is the fact that there are fewer than 10 boat trips scheduled per year.
Edinburgh of the Seas is on the north coast of Tristan, and Tiana notes that the small community is home to about 250 people, and “they are all British citizens because this is a UK territory.”
The quickest way to get to Tristan da Cunha, which measures just 38 square miles, involves taking a six-day boat trip from Cape Town in South Africa, as there is no runway for planes to land on.
Edinburgh of the Seven Seas is the only settlement on the volcanic island of Tristan da Cunha
An island website details some of the sites, including the post office, museum and craft centre, the Albatross Bar located inside Prince Philip Hall, Café da Cunha and the Island Store.
The self-proclaimed “history and strange travel” specialist continues: “Everyone (in Tristan) is supposedly descended from an initial group of 15 people who moved here during the 1800s and early 1900s.
“It’s also the smallest place in the world where English is the native language, although they have their own unique dialect.”
Referring to some of the city’s attractions, Tiana points out that there are “only a few” businesses operating in Tristan.
An island website details some of the sites, including a post office, a “unique” golf course, two churches and a museum and craft centre.
When it comes to dining and drinking on the island, there is only one bar, the Albatross, which is located inside the Prince Philip Lounge, there is a restaurant called Café da Cunha which has “varied menus displayed in advance”, while the Island La store has “enough stock for all visitors.”
In addition to the quirky city center, another attraction of the island is the abundant wildlife.
adventure cruise company Expeditions to the entire oceanwho makes annual trips to Tristan, reveals that the island “has earned BirdLife International designation as an Important Bird Area,” with some of the most notable species, including the Tristan wandering albatross, Antarctic terns and rockhopper penguins from North.
In terms of what the islanders do for income, Tiana says “they are all mainly farmers, fishermen or government workers.”
Referring to some of the city’s attractions, Tiana points out that there are “only a few” businesses operating in Tristan.
An island website details some of the sites, including two churches (above, St. Joseph’s Catholic).
There is only one bar on the island, the Albatross Bar, which is located inside Prince Philip Hall (seen above)
He adds: “There are some exceptional cases, so there are some doctors and a policeman, although supposedly no one has been arrested here anyway.”
For those interested in visiting Tristan, Tiana warns that preparations should be made well in advance.
A page on the island’s site about “arranging a visit” also outlines the steps needed to prepare to stay.
It says: ‘Your first task before planning a visit is to email the secretary to the administrator to describe the full purpose of your visit, the proposed dates, your nationality and age, the preferred shipping and the accommodation sought.
‘Potential visitors to Tristan should be aware that visits must be authorized in advance by the Island Council.
In addition to requesting permission to stay in Tristan in advance, other requirements include a “fully paid return ticket, medical insurance including coverage in the event of medical evacuation to Cape Town and sufficient funds to cover (an) entire stay.”
‘The Council will need to know all the details, including the names of the visitors, the reason for the visit and the length of stay.
“Depending on the answers to these questions, more information may be requested.”
In addition to requesting permission to stay in Tristan in advance, other requirements include a “fully paid return (boat) ticket, medical insurance including coverage in the event of medical evacuation to Cape Town, and sufficient funds to cover (a) stay.” complete.”
When it comes to finding a place to stay in Tristan, Tiana notes that “there are no hotels on the island, so you have to rent a guesthouse or just stay with a local family.”
Accommodations start at just under $40 per night.
