Living on the Edge of the World: Tristan da Cunha 🏝️🌊

Added: 2026-05-06

[00:00:00]Did you know that some people live completely isolated from the rest of the world?

[00:00:04]Meet Tristan da Cunha, a UK overseas territory covering just 96 square kilometers.

[00:00:09]This island is home to only 200 residents and is one of the most remote places on Earth. It is located 2,400 kilometers from South Africa and 3,360 kilometers from Brazil.

[00:00:21]Here is what life is like in total isolation.

[00:00:24]No planes allowed. Airplanes cannot reach the island. The only way to get there is by boat, a journey that takes between 6 and 12 days.

[00:00:31]The village. While a volcanic crater sits at the center of the island, all residents live on the north coast. The settlement features about 150 houses, a church, a school, a hospital, a post office, a pub, and a police station.

[00:00:45]Total trust.

[00:00:46]Everyone knows and trusts one another.

[00:00:48]There's no need to lock your doors when you leave the house.

[00:00:51]Modern perks.

[00:00:52]Despite the distance, they have Wi-Fi and can even order from Amazon.

[00:00:56]The economy. The main activity on the island is lobster fishing, which is exported all over the world. Would you like to live on this peaceful remote island? Let us know in the comments.