11. The Moken of the Andaman Sea
Known as the “Sea Gypsies,” the Moken people drift along the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea. Living much of their lives aboard small boats, they possess extraordinary navigation and free-diving skills, honed over generations. Their culture is passed down through rich oral traditions and songs. As profiled by The New York Times, the Moken’s nomadic lifestyle and deep connection to the sea remain their defining traits, even as modernity encroaches.
