This quiet corner of South America may not feature on many itineraries, but as long as you're not a cow you'll find much to enjoy here.
Insider tip "More than a shortcut down to the coastal road, the stairways of Cihangir, with their sweeping views of the Bosphorus and Old City, have long been a local gathering spot and a place to drink a beer al fresco," says Ansel Mullins of Culinary Backstreets, which offers tailor-made food itineraries ("eatineraries") and walks in Istanbul (culinarybackstreets.com/eatinerary).com/eatinerary
The Central Asian state has plenty to offer travellers, from tours designed to highlight the natural beauty of its mountains, lakes and deserts to more off-beat itineraries, including space tourism at the Baikonur cosmodrome and a visit to a Soviet-era gulag prison camp.
My iPad had my credit card numbers, passport number, sensitive contact lists, work emails, and my itineraries.
Horse riding is available all over Patagonia, but for those seeking an adventure, the Puelo valley between Cochamó in Chile and Lago Puelo in Argentina has become something of a classic; specialists Ride World Wide and In the Saddle offer a variety of itineraries along the valley.
But no matter where you start, most itineraries require a sea passage.
While at first glance many operators seem to offer similar itineraries, they all have a different style and client base, so it's worth doing your research.
Itineraries individually planned, price on request.
The tour ends with a Coca-Cola orgy: a chance to sample Coke's 64 favourite products from around the world while listening to "I'd like to buy the world a Coke .The world's most discerning travellers have always included corporate museums in their itineraries.
Tourist itineraries include harrowing but educational "genocide sites".
Passengers are offered a choice of itineraries: either the archaeological sites of Carthage, or a visit to the Tunis medina (Old City) followed by the Bardo Museum.
