We live on world’s most remote island – we have to order Christmas presents 6 MONTHS in advance but there are key perks

IMAGINE being so far removed from civilisation that ordering Christmas gifts means planning half a year in advance.

With the nearest town more than 1,500 miles away, the only link to the outside world is a six-day boat trip.

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This is the life of the 242 residents of Tristan da Cunha, the world’s most remote inhabited island ...