Journal
Field notes from the island
Dispatches, guides and reflections from our expeditions across Socotra — for the traveller who wants to arrive already curious
Visit Socotra
Six Million Years Alone
Socotra split from mainland Africa millions of years ago and never reconnected. Everything about the island — its plants, its silence, its shape — follows from that one fact.
August 2026
Visit Socotra
Where the Trees Bleed Red
Cut into a dragon's blood tree and dark red resin runs out — the reason sailors, physicians, and alchemists have been drawn to this tree for thousands of years.
August 2026
Visit Socotra
Before the Season Turns
Socotra has a real weather window, not a marketing one. The monsoon closes the island for months at a time — here's what that actually means for planning a trip.
August 2026
Visit Socotra
Among the Dragon's Blood Trees
An afternoon on the Diksam plateau, where the island's most famous trees gather in their thousands.
March 2026
Visit Socotra
Crossing the dunes of Hayf
Where the desert pours down to the sea, and the light at dawn is worth the early start.
February 2026
Visit Socotra
Swimming the lagoons of Detwah
A practical look at Socotra's most beloved swim — when to go, what to bring, what to expect.
January 2026
Visit Socotra
Evenings in the highlands
On Socotri hospitality, the cadence of village life, and the slow turn of the island's days.
December 2025
Visit Socotra
The road to the northern coast
Following the shoreline past fishing villages to the quiet beaches few visitors ever reach.
November 2025
Visit Socotra
When to visit Socotra
Reading the seasons — winds, swims and skies — to choose the right window for your expedition.
October 2025