Although Moldova is labelled as the least visited country in Europe, instead of deterring people this title should make it the perfect destination for travellers who have already visited most of Europe and want to escape the well-worn paths and crowd-packed tourist attractions.

The 2,000 sq km park is almost untouched by the advances of civilisation and contains a wealth of differing habitats from woodlands to Alpine meadows, glaciers and meltwater lakes.

The lakes colours and shades change with the weather, forming dazzling azure to dark blue hues, and a thousand shades in between. The country’s lack of coast means that the golden, sandy beaches of Lake Sevan is the main summer getaway for Armenians.

In 2009, with the support of an angel investor, Zafar Hoshimov, founder of one of Uzbekistan’s biggest supermarket chains, Paiziev’s company became the first in Uzbekistan to receive a mapping licence.

Buta Art & Sweets, founded in 2017, addresses social exclusion by empowering women with special needs through training programmes which provide them with an additional income.

In the 18th century during the existence of the Sheki khanate, the local population of the city was engaged in silkworm breeding, craft, and trade, which still continues to this day and earned the city a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2019.

Zaure Rozmat’s goal for The Steppe is to focus on education, technology, cultural economics, and tourism, while avoiding gossip, tabloids, and clickbait. The Steppe was one of the first media outlets to utilise native advertising in Kazakhstan.

Karakol ski base is an ideal place not only for professional mountain skiers, but for all people who like winter skiing and snowboarding activities.