Visit Artsakh Republic

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).

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

Visit Stepanakert, also known as Khankendi, the capital city of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), known for its cultural heritage and historical significance.

Toast qvevri wines, hike Caucasus trails, and soak sulfur baths of Georgia

Explore fire temples, Caspian skylines, and Caucasus villages of Azerbaijan

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

Climb Europe's highest peak (5,642m) in Russia's Caucasus Mountains