Remotest but beautiful places to visit on Earth

16Oct,2023

A harsh climate makes Ittoqqortoormiit one of the tougher places on the planet to reach, and there are no neighboring cities for 500 miles in any direction. But that’s part of Ittoqqortoormiit’s charm.

Ittoqqortoormiit

Also known as the Desolation Islands because of how remote and harsh the landscape is, this wild archipelago (roughly the size of the state of Delaware) is in the southern Indian Ocean near Antarctica

Kerguelen Islands

The Nyi La Pass is in a remote region of northern Nepal called the Upper Mustang. The only way to reach the pass is by traversing the Kaligandaki Road Corridor, which the Nepalese army began constructing in 2021.

The Nyi La Pass

Located between Norway and the North Pole, this archipelago has more polar bears than people. Svalbard is much easier to reach these days, and is even a popular cruise ship destination, but it’s still wild at heart.

Svalbard

The Tuamotu archipelago—78 coral reef atolls north and east of Tahiti—are far enough away from civilization that they’ve not been spoiled by excessive tourism. 

Tuamotu

Considered one of the world’s most remote places, it remains accessible only by hiking in or by train.

Machu Picchu

One of the most scenic walks in New Zealand, the Milford Track is about 30 miles long and leads into Milford Sound, known for its dramatic coastal views

Milford Track

Dynjandi waterfall is among of the biggest in Iceland. Situated in the remote Westfjords, which is sometimes described as the region’s crown jewel, the waterfall tumbles down 330 feet, creating a thunderous sound in the process

Dynjandi

Hamoa is often more empty than full thanks to tourists mistakenly rushing past it during the 64-mile drive to the town of Hana

Hamoa Beach

Astronomy lovers will find themselves in terrestrial heaven in Pitcairn, the island’s dark skies offer some of the best views of the cosmos. They’re so stellar, in fact, that Pitcairn was officially designation a Dark Sky Sanctuary in 2018

Pitcairn Islands