Disputed Territory Bucket List

Visit Hong Kong

Ride peak trams, browse neon markets, and hike island trails of Hong Kong

Visit Kosovo

Explore Ottoman bazaars, Rugova Canyon, and cafe-lined boulevards of Kosovo

Visit Taiwan

Sample night markets, hike marble gorges, and coastlines of Taiwan

Visit Transnistria

Step into time-capsule boulevards, river beaches, and Soviet relics of Transnistria

Visit Northern Cyprus

Relax on golden bays, explore crusader castles, and citrus plains of Northern Cyprus

Visit Artsakh Republic

Explore the stunning landscapes and historic sites of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), known for its ancient monasteries, scenic canyons, and the iconic We Are Our Mountains monument.

Visit West Bank

Visit the contested Palestinian territory

Visit Abkhazia

Discover the Black Sea coast, Caucasus foothills, and cave monasteries of Abkhazia

Visit Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic

Cross wind-shaped dunes, desert camps, and wide horizons of Western Sahara

Visit Somaliland

Learn unique history, rock art sites, and bustling markets of Somaliland

Visit South Ossetia

Traverse Caucasus valleys, fortress ruins, and pastoral hamlets of South Ossetia

Visit Kashmir

Experience the contested Himalayan region