With borders reopening and destinations welcoming travelers back, more people want to get out and travel. If you are planning to travel to a destination you’ve never been before, don’t waste time wandering around or visiting the wrong landmarks. Instead, work with a travel company that will help plan your trip with you. One company that does just that is TRIPS by Culture Trip. Although relatively new, TRIPS by Culture Trip offers multiday, small-group adventures with itineraries combining unique places and immersive experiences. Check out some trips on offer in 2022.

Stay with a Bedouin Family in Jordan & Sleep Under the Stars in the Valley of the Moon

On this unforgettable trip, travelers can camp under the stars in Valley of the Moon, which many Star Wars fans will recognize as a filming location for Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker. Next, stay with a local Bedouin family in Wadi Rum and learn how to make Arabic coffee, cook traditional meals, milk camels and help shepherds herd goats.

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Explore Casablanca’s Design with a Local Architect & Stargaze with an Astrologer

Travelers get to explore Casablanca’s diverse and historic architecture with local astrologer Astro Hamid. They will also explore dunes in the Sahara’s Erg Chebbi and spend the night in a desert camp. Travelers on this trip will stay in a Berber-style tent with a canopy of twinkling stars perfect for stargazing.

Experience Rural Life in Vietnam & Cook with a Gastronomy Artisan

Guests won’t want to miss a trip to Mai Chau’s lush valleys, lined with rice paddies and forested mountains. During this trip, travelers cycle through rice fields to a White Thai village to experience farm life firsthand. They will also collect food for buffalos and feed them, all while learning about the history and culture of the White Thai ethnic group. Travelers then visit Hue, where they will learn about the flavors and techniques behind the local cuisine during a market visit and cooking class with Ms. Huy, a gastronomy artisan.