Visit Northern Cyprus

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

Visit Abkhazia, a partially recognized state in the South Caucasus. Explore the capital Sukhumi with its botanical garden (one of the oldest in the Caucasus, founded in 1840) and the Abkhazian State Museum (showcasing local history and artifacts). Relax on the beaches of Gagra (a resort town known for its subtropical climate and Soviet-era architecture) and hike in the Ritsa Nature Reserve (home to Lake Ritsa, a scenic alpine lake surrounded by mountains).

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

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.

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

Visit Northern Nicosia, the capital of Northern Cyprus. Explore the historic walled city with landmarks like the Selimiye Mosque (originally a Gothic cathedral converted after the Ottoman conquest), stroll through the Arasta Bazaar for traditional crafts, and see the Kyrenia Gate (a Venetian-era fortification). Experience the unique divided status of Nicosia as the world's last divided capital, with the Green Line separating it from the Republic of Cyprus.

Castle above a horseshoe harbour.

Gothic abbey ruins in the hills.