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WHO ARE WE?
Faraway Points Travel is a Singapore-based travel community dedicated to extraordinary destinations and unforgettable stories.
Our expeditions take you beyond the ordinary—from Soviet spaceports and nuclear test sites to Cold War landmarks and places that witnessed some of history's most defining moments. We go beyond sightseeing to explore the history, culture, and people behind every destination.
Small groups. Authentic experiences. Real adventures.
UPCOMING TOURS
07-10 September 2026
Witness a live Soyuz rocket launch from the world's first and oldest spaceport.
Walk through the birthplace of the Space Age, visit Yuri Gagarin's launch pad, explore Soviet space history, and experience one of the rarest travel opportunities on Earth.
Highlights
- 🚀 Watch a live Soyuz rocket launch
- 👨🚀 Gagarin's Start launch pad
- 🛰️ Abandoned Buran Space Shuttle
- 🚂 Historic Soviet space facilities
- 🌌 Behind-the-scenes access to Baikonur Cosmodrome
Limited spaces available.
Dates TBC
Journey through Cambodia's darkest chapter.
Visit Tuol Sleng Prison (S-21), the Killing Fields, Ta Mok's final stronghold in Anlong Veng, and discover how the country has rebuilt after one of history's greatest tragedies.
Coming Soon
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Stand at Ground Zero of the Soviet Union's nuclear testing programme.
Explore abandoned laboratories, Cold War relics, and the Polygon where over 450 nuclear tests forever changed the landscape.
Coming Soon
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Ride one of the world's longest and most legendary trains across the Sahara Desert.
Experience the ultimate overland adventure as you journey aboard Mauritania's iconic Iron Ore Train, crossing endless desert landscapes beneath the stars. Along the way, explore ancient caravan cities, meet local communities, and discover the rich history and culture of one of Africa's least-visited countries.
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Step into a country that feels frozen in time.
Explore the self-declared republic of Transnistria, where Lenin statues still stand, Soviet symbols remain part of everyday life, and the USSR seems to live on. Wander through Tiraspol's wide boulevards, visit Cold War monuments, sample local cuisine and brandy, and experience one of Europe's most unusual and misunderstood destinations.
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Discover the history, resilience, and breathtaking landscapes of one of the world's most fascinating countries.
Travel through the ancient cities of Afghanistan, where Silk Road history, Islamic architecture, and spectacular mountain scenery come together. Meet welcoming local communities, explore bustling bazaars, visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, and experience a side of Afghanistan that few travellers ever have the opportunity to see.
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