9 Epic Destinations That Feel Like You’re On Another Planet

5. Socotra Island, Yemen: A Botanical Wonderland

Socotra Island, part of an archipelago in the Arabian Sea, is often dubbed the "Galápagos of the Indian Ocean" due to its unique flora and fauna. The island's most iconic feature is the Dragon's Blood Tree, with its umbrella-like canopy and crimson resin. This alien-like tree, along with other endemic species such as the Socotra Desert Rose, creates a landscape that appears more suited to a science fiction novel than Earth. Socotra's isolation has preserved its biodiversity, offering a glimpse into a world untouched by time and human influence, a true otherworldly paradise.