4. Bouvet Island, South Atlantic
Bouvet Island waits in the wild waves of the South Atlantic Ocean, about halfway between South Africa and Antarctica. It is called the world’s most remote island for good reason. There are no towns, no roads, and not a single resident on its icy land.
This tiny island is a volcano, mostly covered by glaciers. Visitors are not allowed because Bouvet Island is a protected nature reserve.
Norway owns Bouvet Island, and only scientists with permission can visit for research. Even reaching it is a huge challenge, since storms and ice make landings almost impossible. For anyone dreaming of setting foot there, Bouvet Island remains an untouched mystery.