Anjouan Island in the Comoros

Towering baobabs, lush rainforests, and weird and wonderful creatures: that's Madagascar for you. Not too far away lie the Comoros Islands, untouched by tourism, and equally appealing. If you've been dreaming of discovering these jewels of the Indian Ocean, attend a fascinating talk by Villads Kok Mortensen, a Danish national who has explored the islands extensively.