Top Culture Trips for an Original Travel Experience

You probably don’t know many people who’ve visited Georgia, but share a few worthy snaps of this continent-crossing country on your socials and we’re pretty sure that your friends will be chomping at the bit to join our nine-day trip high in the Caucasus Mountains. This place has everything, from ancient cultures and Unesco World Heritage sites to an incredible food and drink scene, as well as obscenely epic natural scenery. We’ll explore it all, starting with a market visit, a unique cooking class and a workshop exploring the country’s ancient winemaking techniques in Tbilisi. The adventures really get going as we venture out to hike in the forests of Lagodekhi National Park, before winding along the roads of the Jvari Pass to Stepantsminda, where we’ll embark on a stunning trek in the Caucasus to the fairytale Gergeti church, which stands in the shadow of the towering Mount Kazbegi. All of that hard work will be rewarded back in Tbilisi with a soothing soak in the city’s unique sulphur baths.

One perk of solo travel? Skipping the crowded queues at the world’s best sites – and you’ll find plenty of those in Jordan. The Wadi Ghurab sandstone mountains are your detour to Petra’s backdoor. This pink Nabataean city is stunning and worth the trek. Looking for hues without the hike? How about the otherworldly desert expanses of Wadi Rum, where we’ll spend a night glamping under the stars. Add in a visit to the Red Sea, followed by a visit to the more surreal Dead Sea, and this trip through Jordan will colour your holiday with culture, cuisine and unforgettable camping experiences.