Off the Beaten Path

Roman ruins by the sea and a medina that feels like a maze. Carthage and Tunis mix ancient history with a modern capital.

Small volcanic island with hot springs and diving. Green Island is Taiwan’s wild edge.

Mosques, bridges, and one of the world’s great squares. Isfahan is tilework, tea houses, and a deep sense of history in central Iran.

Mountain gorillas, green hills, and a nation that's rebuilt. Rwanda is wildlife, trekking, and a story of resilience—Kigali is clean and safe; the volcanoes are unforgettable.

Rust‑coloured rock formations, clear skies, and remote camps. The Cederberg is a rugged mountain and desert region north of Cape Town.

Nomadic culture, Buddhist monasteries, and gateway to the steppe and Gobi.

Narrow atoll and one of the world's smallest nations.

Mountain town known for hanging coffins, caves, and misty mornings.

Clear water, winding coastal roads, and still‑emerging beach towns. The Albanian Riviera feels like a rough‑around‑the‑edges version of the Med.

Endless dunes, starry nights, and the silence of the desert. Camel treks and Berber camps offer a taste of raw space and simplicity.

Gateway town to Victoria Falls from the Zambian side. Livingstone mixes colonial history with adrenaline sports on the Zambezi.

A small capital with big nature on its doorstep. Reykjavik is colourful, creative, and the perfect base for hot springs, northern lights, and road trips into the wild.

Evolution's laboratory: giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, and wildlife that has never learned to fear humans. The Galápagos are a once-in-a-lifetime trip—cruise or land-based.

Nauru Island, Nauru — smallest republic, phosphate mining landscape, and Pacific isolation.

Niue Rock Pools, Niue — raised coral island with chasms and swimming holes.

A republic on a mountain with towers and views. San Marino is old and quirky.

The world's largest salt flat: a white mirror that stretches to the horizon. Uyuni is otherworldly—photography, flamingos, and the high-altitude desert that feels like another planet.

High, stark Himalayan valley with monasteries and moonscapes. Spiti is thin air and silence.

Green cliffs, sheep, and Nordic isolation. The Faroes are dramatic and wet.

Swahili stone town, no cars, and dhows in the harbour. Lamu is narrow streets, donkeys, and an island that's preserved a way of life—beach, culture, and total escape.

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — a capital of contrasts: Soviet blocks, monasteries, and the gateway to the steppe. UB is where the adventure starts.

Inca ruins in the clouds. Machu Picchu is one of the world's great destinations—a trek or train ride into the Andes, and a site that still feels otherworldly.

Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar — iconic dirt road lined with ancient baobab trees at sunset.

A bright turquoise lake in the caldera of a volcano. Quilotoa feels remote and high, with cold air and huge views.