Escape to Isolation: The Loneliest House on Earth

21st March, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

[{"selector":"#anim-ecc31382-b74c-4e90-b713-d20d3a705475 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-5.554132482008352%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b1e7bf4e-d3d2-4616-b179-4e712e6c381a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8bf4cdd4-05bc-4d98-af6d-eaf56df310f4","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Nestled on a remote isle called Elliðaey stands the "Loneliest House in the World." Would you embrace this solitary existence? Learn more

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