9 Beautiful Isolated Places On Earth

Discover Itelliq, one of Greenland's most isolated villages, where flying or sailing is the only way between settlements. A true journey back in time.

Itelliq, Greenland

Ilulissat's boardwalk leads to the Earth's most active calving glacier. In this remote village, sled dogs outnumber people, and tradition reigns.

Ilulissat, Greenland

Deception Island in Antarctica is a dramatic volcanic site once used for whaling. Today, it’s a stark, beautiful reminder of exploration’s challenges.

Deception Island, Antarctica

Hershel Island in Northern Canada, once a bustling whaling station, now thrives in isolation with a small community keeping traditional practices alive.

Hershel Island, Canada

Cycling in Sudan's Nubian Desert brings profound solitude. Amidst the deep sands and nomadic camel caravans, we felt the desert's raw isolation.

Nubian Desert, Sudan

Ivavik National Park in Canada's Yukon offers rugged isolation. Our camp was surrounded by grizzly bears, providing a true wilderness experience.

Ivavik National Park, Canada

Exploring Mongolia’s Gobi Desert and Steppe, we encountered endless skies and nomads offering traditional hospitality in one of the world’s most isolated regions.

Mongolian Steppe, Mongolia

Horse trekking to Boz Uchuk Lake in Kyrgyzstan’s Jyrgalan Valley was an unforgettable journey, with two days of isolation amidst stunning mountain landscapes.

Boz Uchuk Lake, Kyrgyzstan

The village of Laya in Bhutan, perched at 3,800 meters, offers breathtaking isolation. Surrounded by Himalayan peaks, it's one of Bhutan's most remote gems.

Laya, Bhutan