"Without a doubt, Socotra is one of the most special places on the planet."
So says photographer and travel blogger Nicole Smoot, who has had the privilege of visiting this UNESCO-listed Yemeni island on half a dozen occasions.
"Every visit to the island has brought a completely different experience," she explains, "yielding new sites and perspectives on areas seen before, but also witnessing the environmental changes inflicted by cyclones, invasive species and, of course, humans."
Click here to read her most memorable encounters and experiences on the island, from fishing with a real-life caveman to photographing those iconic dragon's blood trees under the light of the Milky Way.
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