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Maps help give an idea of the distance between Easter Island and South America, but without setting foot there, it is hard to understand its true seclusion. As your plane touches down at Mataveri International Airport, and you walk across the tarmac to the small terminal, you begin to grasp how remote and special this place is. The near treeless landscape alludes to the island’s history of deforestation and allows for sweeping views dotted with *moai* (famous monolithic “Easter Island heads”, which are actually full bodies) in many directions. These views also hint at the ecological crises the island suffered in the past. [Read More](https://blog.globalbasecamps.com/easter-island-highlights) ![](https://blog.globalbasecamps.com/hubfs/Which%20Japanese%20Island%20Should%20You%20Visit_Image%231.jpeg) ## [Which Japanese Island Should You Visit](https://blog.globalbasecamps.com/which-japanese-island-should-you-visit) May 08,2020 Trying to narrow down where to visit on your trip to Japan? Cost and number of vacation days are both major factors to consider when arranging your trip. They can limit how much of a country you can see in a single trip, so knowing which area will best suit you is key. Everyone’s “dream” Japan itineraries will look a bit different. 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