"An unforgettable adventure, seeking for natural beauty in a warzone."
Professional nature photographer Marsel van Oosten wants to travel to Socotra: an isolated island located southeast of Yemen. The island is so isolated that many of the plant species there are nowhere else to be found on Earth. And one of those unique species is the endangered dragon blood tree: a prehistoric umbrella-shaped tree which is endemic to Socotra
But there is a cold war in the Middle East. Yemen has been called one of the major fronts in the conflict and has issued a “do not travel” advisory for the country, warning that there’s a risk of terrorism, kidnapping, and armed conflict.
Due to the armed conflicts, it has been impossible to visit the island for many years. Until suddenly, Marsel saw an opportunity, and he took it.
Against all travel advice, Marsel van Oosten travels to Yemen in seek for the picture-perfect dragon blood tree.