Socotra is part of Yemen, which is embroiled in a lengthy ... Ocean" - a nod to Ecuador's famous Pacific island chain whose ecosystem is so unique it inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

Bayley Balfour proceeded to Socotra early in 1880, accompanied by Mr. A. Scott, a gardener, and joined at Aden by Lieut. Cockburn, for the purpose of investigating the natural history of the island.

The people of Socotra still use it today as a cure-all for many daily health problems, as well as for dying fabric. Can we talk about the beaches for a second? Socotra has some of the most ...

We are talking about Socotra Island, located in the Indian Ocean and pertaining to Yemen. The Arab country has barely been explored, aside from news reports linked to the ideological and religious ...