Five Places You Haven't Been To...Yet

Juliet Weller
11 minutes ago
4 min read

Man holds eagle on a rocky landscape under blue sky, dressed in vibrant traditional attire. Child in blue watches, creating an adventurous vibe.

That is my bet. Well...have you? If so, DO tell me; I'd love to hear about it.

What we have here is five destinations that I am pretty sure you have not visited yet. In fact, these are not your everyday vacation locations.

We're talking bucket list, and not the first on the list either. You might think of them as places no one goes to; that there isn't a way, as in "How would I get there if I wanted to?"

That's why you work with Global Exotic Adventures. So let's go discover...

...places you haven't been to yet.

🏔️ Mongolia

Picture yourself waking in a traditional ger (yurt), sipping sweet tea as galloping horses thunder past. Mongolia truly feels like one vast national park—untamed, unhurried, unforgettable.

Yet even this land of timeless wilderness is stirring with new energy. In Ulaanbaatar, the Mongol Art Gallery is showcasing cutting-edge works by emerging talents—your chance to collect on the ground floor of a cultural renaissance.

Travel at the pace of the wind across endless horizons, where the Khentii Mountains give way to the sweeping sands of the Gobi.

Here, under cloudless skies, nomadic families herd livestock exactly as their ancestors have for centuries.

And before long, nonstop flights from San Francisco will make this frontier feel a little closer to home.

Pack light, save room for exquisite cashmere knits—many of the world’s top brands source their finest fibers here—and get ready for an adventure that defies comparison.

Highlights: Cessna transfers for eight guests to the Great Gobi Strictly Protected Area B (home to wild Przewalski’s horses) and ger camps in the Altai Mountains

🌳 The Peruvian Amazon

Spotted wild cat perched on a tree branch in a lush green jungle, surrounded by dense foliage. The scene is tranquil and natural.

Step aboard a boutique riverboat and drift into a realm where pink dolphins play at the water’s edge, scarlet macaws flash through emerald canopies, and stilt-built villages reveal age-old traditions.

The Peruvian Amazon is pure, unfiltered nature—an immersive tapestry of life that thrills every sense.

On the new 22-passenger riverboat Pure Amazon, hand-crafted Indigenous art and local furnishings infuse your cabin with authenticity, while three sleek skiffs whisk you up narrow tributaries in search of three-toed sloths, howler monkeys, and kaleidoscopic birds.

By day, kayak along winding channels and explore forests with expert naturalists; by evening, swap river stories over sundowners before a moonlit game drive.

Community visits in Pacaya Samiria National Reserve bring you face-to-face with families who have called these flooded forests home for generations. It’s a voyage that redefines “wild”—luxury in the details, from piranha-fishing expeditions to pre-dawn access at Machu Picchu.

Get there on a 13-day itinerary for 18 guests; four days aboard the Pure Amazon plus exclusive, pre-opening-hours Machu Picchu exploration.

Extras: Kayak safaris, river game drives, guided forest walks, piranha fishing, community immersion.

🚢 West Papua, Indonesia

Tropical beach scene with a leaning palm tree by clear turquoise water. Overwater bungalows in the distance under a bright blue sky.

For those who crave true off-the-beaten-path thrills, West Papua waits—with its unspoiled shores, secret coves, and skies alive with birds of paradise.

The 30-passenger superyacht, Aqua Blu, is your floating basecamp: kayaks, paddleboards, scuba gear and all.

Swim alongside majestic 40-foot whale sharks, trek rainforests in search of elusive species, then speed by traditional Asmat villages to witness time-honored wood-carving ceremonies and spiritual rites.

Each day is a new frontier—wake up to untouched beaches, dine under starlit skies, and learn from expert guides who turn every excursion into a story you’ll recount for years.

This is luxury that shuns pretense in favor of raw, authentic encounters, where every detail—down to the locally sourced ingredients on your plate—is designed to connect you more deeply with this extraordinary corner of the world.

Itineraries: new 7-, 9-, and 12-night voyages. The highlights: whale shark swims, rainforest hikes, Asmat village visits, kayaking and snorkeling.

🏝️ Zanzibar

Sailboat with two people on a calm ocean at sunset, framed by silhouetted palm trees. Sky glows orange, creating a serene mood.

After tracking Africa’s Big Five across sprawling savannas, reward yourself with the laid-back luxury of Zanzibar’s ivory sands and turquoise waters. Turtles nest on tranquil beaches; dolphins dance offshore; and beneath the waves, vibrant coral gardens teem with life.

Stone Town’s winding alleyways—once the beating heart of the spice trade—invite you to smell cloves, sip fresh coconut water, and uncover centuries-old Swahili architecture.

Zanzibar is both a serene island retreat and a cultural treasure chest.

Four Seasons has announced a 126-acre resort on Pongwe Island for 2027, while Aqua Expeditions will soon sail between Zanzibar and the Seychelles, weaving together two archipelagos in a single indulgent passage.

At Mnemba Island, just 12 luxe casitas sit on a private atoll newly refreshed with a dive center and family suite—perfect for turtle-monitoring and coral-restoration programs.

Solitude and spectacular wildlife aren’t the exception here—they’re the rule. Activities: turtle nesting watches, dive center with propulsion vehicles, Stone Town spice-market tours, and dhow-sail excursions.

Each journey—from Mongolia’s boundless steppes to the jungle waterways of the Amazon, the remote isles of West Papua, and the sun-kissed beaches of Zanzibar—is curated to reveal the extraordinary.

Ready to add one of these destinations to your bucket list, then find a way to cross it off? You can only do that by visiting.

Let’s explore the possibilities together.