10 top unusual adventures to book in February

Experience the warm hospitality of the Nubian people on a trip to Sudan. Stay in a traditional house in a village where the Islamic way of life is less strict than elsewhere in Sudan. Here, villagers readily speak to visitors, women don’t cover their faces, and a different language is spoken. Those seeking an extra special experience can even opt to camp out in the courtyard beneath the stars.

Cross the border in to Trans-Dniester – a country unrecognised by the rest of the world but has it’s own military, currency and flag. Once you're in the breakaway state, visit the Kvint Brandy Factory for a tour and tasting, and take a guided walking tour. View the numerous war memorials including those commemorating the 1992 Civil War and Trans-Dniester War, as well as the Supreme Court, Statue of Lenin, De Voln Park and Arch of Bendery.

Explore soviet history juxtaposed with modern street art in Minsk. From Brutalist statues and mighty war memorials to colourful buildings decorated by street artists with birds, people and mythical creatures – there is a surprise around every corner.

Refuel after a day’s walking in beautiful Galicia with a delicious plate of seafood, freshly caught in the cool waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Highlights of this moderately-graded walking trip include the quiet fishing village of Camarinas, a hike to Cape Finisterre (a.k.a the ‘end of the world’) and the magnificent cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

Get the kids away from their devices as you spend seven nights of this two-week trip aboard a traditional style wooden gulet in Turkey, with other families to share the journey with. Parents and children alike will love swimming and snorkelling in the warm Mediterranean waters and kayaking over the submerged ruins of the Sunken City of Kekova.