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If remote and obscure island destinations like Pitcairn Island and Tristan da Cunha are your thing, here’s another one to add to your travel list: Ascension Island.

This tiny island in the middle of South Atlantic Ocean is separated from Africa and South America by a vast expanse of water.

Raw nature with no crowds is what draws visitors to Ascension. The landscape is dominated by extinct volcanic cones, a dramatic coastline, and some beautiful beaches, making the place ideal for hiking and diving.

Getting to Ascension is no easy task. Your options are to take a charter flight from St. Helena via South Africa, sail there on your sailboat, or join an expedition cruise.

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