We live on world’s most remote island – we have to order Christmas presents 6 MONTHS in advance but there are key perks
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IMAGINE being so far removed from civilisation that ordering Christmas gifts means planning half a year in advance. With the nearest town more than 1,500 miles away, the only link to the outside world is a six-day boat trip. This is the life of the 242 residents of Tristan da Cunha, the world’s most remote inhabited island - but they say there are some perks.
![[Tristan da Cunha is located midway between southern Africa and South America]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tr7423-tristan-da-cunha-seen-952111449.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Located in the South Atlantic Ocean, this volcanic outpost is cut off from the rest of the world, with no phone network, no reliable internet, and no airstrip. With only nine supply ships making their way to the island each year, getting essentials like food, medical supplies, and even holiday gifts requires careful preparation.
![[Tristan da Cunha has become known as the world's most desolate island]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/c17x06-signpost-settlement-edinburgh-seven-952111445.jpg?strip=all&w=640)
Despite the many challenges, the people of Tristan da Cunha have created a unique way of life, built on self-sufficiency, community, and a connection to nature that few will ever experience. Kelly Green, a mum of two who moved to Tristan after living in England, shares glimpses of this extraordinary lifestyle with her 11,000 followers on TikTok.
As the island’s head of tourism, Kelly captures the quirky aspects of life, from curious sheep wandering through her home to helicopters transporting supplies across the rugged landscape. While life on Tristan da Cunha is undoubtedly isolated, Kelly and her fellow islanders have found ways to thrive in their remote haven.
![[Kelly Green moved from the UK and now lives on the island with her family]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/depending-weather-whilst-met-fell-774394532.jpg)
