Frank Eats Napkins

"A delightful adventure to one of the most unusual islands on Earth. Frank, the napkin-stealing goat, alone makes the journey worth it."

Frank Eats Napkins
A Goat-Filled Adventure on the Island of Socotra

What if your most exotic travel adventure began with a goat stealing your napkin?

Welcome to Socotra, one of the most remote and fascinating islands in the world. Located in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Yemen, this UNESCO World Heritage island is famous for landscapes that look almost alien. Towering dragon's blood trees rise like giant umbrellas. Endless beaches stretch along bright blue water. Strange plants and wildlife exist nowhere else on Earth.

It is a place few travelers ever reach.

Travel writer and explorer Derek Boulware has visited 131 countries, but Socotra remained one of the most intriguing destinations on his list. When he finally decided to go, the trip began in the most modern way imaginable.

He booked it through WhatsApp.

Soon Derek and two friends are on a journey to one of the most unusual travel destinations on Earth. They camp beneath the ancient dragon's blood trees that make Socotra famous. They dive coral reefs that rival the Red Sea. They eat oysters opened by a fisherman who lives in a cave along the shoreline.

And then there are the goats.

Socotra's goats wander freely through campsites and beaches with no concern for manners. One of them is named Frank.

Frank has a habit of stealing napkins during meals, turning quiet moments into unforgettable stories.

Part travel memoir, part adventure story and part exploration of a truly unique island, Frank Eats Napkins captures the humour and wonder of visiting Socotra through the eyes of a curious traveler.

Inside you'll discover:

• The strange landscapes of Socotra Island
• The famous dragon's blood trees found nowhere else on Earth
• Remote beaches and coral reefs few people ever see
• The experience of traveling to Yemen's most mysterious island
• Colour photos from Derek's journey across Socotra

For readers who love adventure travel, remote destinations and unusual places, Socotra offers an experience unlike anywhere else in the world.

And somewhere in the middle of it all is Frank.

Still stealing napkins.