Discover unusual destinations with us

Discover unusual and untamed destinations. Tours to Caucasus, Central Asia, Middle East, Eastern Bloc and Africa.

Discover unusual and untamed destinations. Tours to Caucasus, Central Asia, Middle East, Eastern Bloc and Africa.

Exterior view of historic Islamic architecture with domed roofs and ornate entrance in Uzbekistan, Central Asia.

Caucasus to Central Asia 

Explore the Caucasus to Central Asia with the region pro guide.

This tour focuses on the Soviet and ancient past and the unique culture and nature of this region.

June 26. - July 8.

Saudi Arabia with locals

Saudi Arabia from traditional to present with our local guides and friends, Musab and Hadeel.

This tour focuses on the authentic Saudi culture, and traditions.

October 10. - October 15.

Statue of Mother Armenia in a park setting with trees, Ferris wheel, tall buildings, and distant mountains under a clear sky.

Soviet Armenia 

One week exploring the Soviet architecture and atmosphere of Armenia off the beaten path.

This tour focuses on the Soviet past and Armenian nature.

October 3. - October 10.

We provide regular and customized expedition tours, itineraries, travel advice, and planning for off-beaten-path destinations in the Eastern Bloc, Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Middle East, and Africa.

From every sale, we help the people in need personally and through the NGO´s working in the area. We work only with the local communities and small local providers.

People walking on a street in front of an automotive repair shop with brick buildings, cars, and a motorcycle in view.

My name is Henrich, and I am the founder of understan, a traveller and a Central Asia researcher from Slovakia, providing expeditions to unusual destinations, primarily focusing on post-Soviet space and the Middle East.

The mission of our company is to reveal the authenticity of the hidden world and support local communities and individuals in the countries where we travel.