I had no idea this island existed, and this was a really interesting media-rich look at life on the island. In particular the story of how in 1961 the entire population of 264 people had to...
I had no idea this island existed, and this was a really interesting media-rich look at life on the island. In particular the story of how in 1961 the entire population of 264 people had to evacuate due to the volcano they live on erupting. [1] Was also interesting to read how life on the island has changed and evolved as contact with the outside world has increased.
I'm commenting to add a link to this Reddit AMA which I suspect is made by some of the same people who contributed to this article. (the OP links to Julia Gunther's website in the comments and...
I had no idea this island existed, and this was a really interesting media-rich look at life on the island. In particular the story of how in 1961 the entire population of 264 people had to evacuate due to the volcano they live on erupting. [1] Was also interesting to read how life on the island has changed and evolved as contact with the outside world has increased.
[1] - Wikipedia - Tristan da Canha - Eruption of Queen Mary's Peak
I'm commenting to add a link to this Reddit AMA which I suspect is made by some of the same people who contributed to this article. (the OP links to Julia Gunther's website in the comments and says "my partner," so he's likely Nick Schoenfeld): I currently live on Tristan da Cunha, the world's most remote inhabited island. Happy to answer any questions.
It's fascinating and includes this additional link to their previous Architectural Digest article: Life on the Most Remote Human Settlement in the World.
I've often wanted to visit this place, but have not had an occasion to do so!