Remote Communities

Valley of the destroyed Buddha niches, with caves and new heritage efforts.

Medieval watchtowers and villages in high Caucasus valleys under snow peaks.

Mountain pass into the Kingdom in the Sky with a pub at the top.

Small northern city on the Yukon River with quick access to trails and winter skies.

Batanes Islands, Philippines — wind-swept green hills, stone houses, and dramatic coasts at the country’s far north.

Deep blue lake and reindeer herders in northern Mongolia.

High Karakoram valley with apricot orchards, fortresses, and views of 7,000m peaks.

Remote island of bush tracks, small settlement, and dark skies south of the South Island.

One of the world's highest roads through remote valleys and Pamiri villages.

Spiti Valley, India — high-altitude moonscapes, monasteries, and remote communities in Himachal Pradesh.