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Abkhazia, Iraqi Kurdistan, the North Caucasus, Somaliland, South Ossetia, Transnistria & Turkmenistan! We are avid travellers and entrepreneurs, with a common interest in international relations. After travelling across the world and to countless disputed regions, we wanted to share our experiences with you. Our guarantee is to make visiting our destinations authentic, simple and affordable. We ha

nd picked some of the most controversial places in the world to give you a first-hand glance at what most people only read about in the news. Our tours are to places that only a small percentage of people will ever see up-close. We strive to make them more accessible to the everyday traveller and give you greater access to the world. We are always adding and updating our tours in order to provide you with the best holiday experience, at our best price.

Will we see direct rail links from , Russia to and through ?Give us your thoughts! 👇👇👇
01/03/2021

Will we see direct rail links from , Russia to and through ?

Give us your thoughts! 👇👇👇

With transport links poised to reopen following the Nagorno-Karabakh war, Abkhazian politicians are pushing to reopen their own dormant railway line.

05/01/2021
Abkhazia Tourism | Political Holidays

Once a prized holiday destination in the Soviet Union, today Abkhazia is little-known unrecognized country on the Black Sea.

With a whopping 1.5 million tourists annually, Abkhazia is considered the most visited unrecognized country in the world. Abkhazia is not a new tourism destination however. During the time of the Soviet Union, Abkhazia's Black Sea beaches and resorts attracted tourists from all over the former State...

24/12/2020
How the Soviets accidentally discovered the 'Gates of Hell' - BBC Reel

"It has been said that it was intentionally set alight by Soviet authorities, hoping it would burn off in a matter of weeks. However, nearly 50 years later, the crater is still alight and its true origins are still shrouded in mystery."

Located in Turkmenistan’s Karakum desert, the Darvaza crater is a massive man-made sinkhole that has been burning methane gas for decades. It has been said that it was intentionally set alight by Soviet authorities, hoping it would burn off in a matter of weeks. However, nearly 50 years later, the...

13/12/2020
Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan | Political Holidays

Turkmenistan's Day of Neutrality is celebrated annually on December 12. But what is this holiday all about? 👇👇👇

Turkmenistan gained its independence from the Soviet Union. Today, it remains the only country officially recognized by the United Nations as permanently neutral. On December 12, 1995, a special Resolution called “Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan” was accepted and 185 UN member states showed...

10/12/2020
Iraqi Kurdistan | Political Holidays

Connect with other like-minded travelers interested in Iraqi Kurdistan. Ask questions or start a new discussion, whatever interests you! 😎

Discuss everything to do with Iraqi Kurdistan!

07/12/2020
Abkhazia | Political Holidays

Do you have questions about travel to Abkhazia? Start a discussion or ask members of our community directly.

Click on the link below to join our forum👇👇👇

Discuss everything to do with Abkhazia!

05/12/2020
Food in Unrecognized Countries | Political Holidays

For all you foodie travelers, this one's for you! 🍻

What are the cuisines of unrecognized countries? With a lack of tourism, places that don't even exist on the map and their cuisines remain largely unknown to the outside world. This article will discuss the food and cuisines of various unrecognized countries.

03/12/2020
Forum | Political Holidays

Sometimes questions can only be answered by other like-minded . You know what we mean! 😎

Discuss everything to do with unrecognized countries with fellow adventure travelers and other like-minded people aross the world!

02/12/2020
Taiwan technical mission opens in Somaliland - Focus Taiwan

Good news for !

Taipei, Dec. 1 (CNA) Taiwan opened a technical mission in the self-declared East African state of Somaliland on Tuesday, launching bilateral cooperation in healthcare, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and agriculture.

26/11/2020
COVID-19: Iraqi Kurdistan | Political Holidays

What is the current COVID-19 situation in Iraqi Kurdistan and can I travel there now? Click on the link below to find out! 👇👇👇

COVID-19 restrictions in Iraqi Kurdistan (the Kurdistan Region of Iraq).

19/11/2020
Somaliland What it's like to Visit a Country that doesn't Officially Exist

What is it like to visit a country that doesn't exist? (Unrecognized Country)

Somalilandsun: They have their own governments, passports, citizens and even currency in some cases. But for various complicated reasons, a number of countries around the world do not officially exist — some are even left off maps. That didn't stop Guilherme Canever trying to visit them. The Brazi...

18/11/2020
COVID-19: Transnistria

All the COVID-19 regulations affecting unrecognized countries, updated daily!

Current COVID-19 regulations affecting Transnistria and the surrounding countries.

17/11/2020
How Many Countries are There in the World? Is Somaliland One?

How many countries are there in the world? A simple question with a complex answer.

> WhatsApp Officially known as the 'Republic of Somaliland', Somaliland is a self-declared country on the coast of the Gulf of Aden. Somaliland declared independence after the overthrow of Somali military dic

14/11/2020
Turkmenistan erects giant gilded dog monument

What did 's President gift to Russian President Vladimir Putin? We are sure you know this one!

A huge gilded statue of a dog has been unveiled on a busy traffic circle in the capital of Turkmenistan by the country's longtime leader, who has also written an ode to the local breed and gifted one to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

03/11/2020

Airlines has extended the suspension of flights until December 31, 2020, due to the ongoing COVID-19 .

02/03/2020
Balkan Insight

Balkan Insight

Today marks 28 years since the outbreak of the Dniester War in Moldova.

02/03/2020

🇹🇲 Turkmenistan Update 🇹🇲

Due to the global outbreak, Turkmenistan has closed all land borders and enacted quarantine measures at Turkmenbashy and Ashgabat airports.

Currently, these measures are in place until the 31st of March, when a reevaluation will take place. Such measures are likely to be further extended upon evaluation.

28/02/2020

** Iraqi Kurdistan Update **

As a result of the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) in specific countries, the Kurdistan Region has decided to suspend visa issuance to five countries; Thailand, South Korea, Japan, Italy and Singapore.

If you have a tour booked with us and are from one of these countries, we will be contacting you shortly.

28/02/2020

** Abkhazia Update **

As a result of the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia has notified us that they will be closing their borders and cancelling all tourist visas until April 7th, 2020.

If you have a tour booked with us during those dates, we will be contacting you shortly.

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Who We Are!

We are avid travellers and entrepreneurs, with a common interest in better understanding the world.

After travelling across the globe to countless unrecognized countries, we wanted to share our experiences with you.

We know our destinations are controversial, but we always believe in open dialogue. Censorship and boycotts are not what we are about. Going to these places and seeing the details yourself, is an experience like no-other.