The most remote city on the planet, which is difficult to reach and from which you don't want to leave

If you're one of those experienced travelers who is no longer impressed by Venetian canals, Carpathian landscapes, or the neon streets of Tokyo, perhaps it's time to discover one of the most unusual and isolated places in the world - the town of Edinburgh. But not in Scotland, rather in the very heart of the South Atlantic - on the island of Tristan da Cunha.

Edinburgh of the Seven Seas is the capital of the British Overseas Territory that includes the islands of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha. According to Business Insider, you should plan your trip here at least a year in advance - not because of tourist crowds, but due to the extreme inaccessibility of the place.

Tristan da Cunha is a tiny volcanic island located 2,800 km from South Africa and 3,200 km from the coast of South America. You can only get there by sea: approximately once a month, a mail ship departs from Cape Town. The voyage takes about a week, and before this, you must obtain permission to visit from the local authorities.

Currently, only 209 people live in Edinburgh of the Seven Seas. It's more of a large village than a city. Almost all local residents are descendants of the first settlers who arrived here more than two centuries ago. Not surprisingly, everyone here knows each other, helps their neighbors, and raises children together. The crime rate is practically zero.

The island's economy is based mainly on fishing and exporting seafood, especially a local species of lobster. Tourism is becoming increasingly important, but it's quite unique here: there are few tourists, infrastructure is practically non-existent, and accommodation is offered in local residents' homes - for 65 pounds sterling (approximately 88 dollars per night).

Guests are warmly welcomed here: the "hotel package" can include everything from home-cooked meals to sleeping bags and candles. By the way, the local museum sometimes also serves as a guesthouse.

The islanders grow vegetables (mainly potatoes) by hand - machinery is too expensive since all fuel and spare parts must be delivered from the mainland. Each family is allowed to keep one dairy cow - to avoid overloading the fragile ecosystem.

More than 40% of the island is declared a protected area. Rare birds, northern penguins, and albatrosses live here. The settlement itself has everything necessary: a school, library, shop, bar, hospital, internet cafe, and even a stage for events - though all of these serve an audience of just 200 people.

As for entertainment, there isn't much here. The main attraction is the volcano, on whose slopes the settlement stands. In 1961, it almost destroyed Edinburgh with an eruption, and the residents were evacuated to Great Britain. But after two years, almost everyone returned home - to one of the most secluded, quiet, and safe places on the planet.