India, March 26 -- Located halfway between southern Africa and Brazil, St Helena is the world's most remote island. Until 2017, reaching this rugged islet in the British overseas territory, touted as the place of Napoleon's exile, commanded a tiresome five-night boat journey. Cut to now, competitive commercial flying operations and high-speed internet have made reaching and appreciating the island a breeze.

Discovering St Helena, the world's most remote island

Jacob's Ladder, Jamestown | Image Credit: Umomos/Shutterstock

With a population of roughly 4000 residents, known as Saints, St Helena offers adventures marked by unpredictable weather, sporadic supply shortages, and a distance of 1,200 miles (1931.2 km) from the nearest island. E...