Oddtrips has launched

There’s a new kid shaking up the travel world and they’re not here to take you to the places straight off a “Top 10 Things to Do in…” list. Say hello to Oddtrips, a Melbourne-born travel brand built for the incurably curious, the wanderers who’d rather get lost in Kyrgyzstan’s mountain passes than queue for yet another temple selfie.

Founded by Sasha Fidler, who grew up in Kazakhstan surrounded by sweeping steppes and stories that never make it into guidebooks, Oddtrips is all about taking the road (or goat track) less travelled. Hint: you’re more likely to swap five-star resorts for five-billion-star skies and meet locals who actually live where you’re visiting.

These are self-guided, private, and small-group journeys with heart (and just enough oddness to keep things interesting). Think Japan’s sleepy countryside, Pakistan’s untouched valleys, Lapland’s wild white silence, and the Baltic coastline no one talks about (yet). Each trip is meticulously designed with local knowledge, a touch of style, and zero tourist fluff. Just the way we like it.

“Travel should be independent, local, and deeply human,” says Fidler, and that’s exactly what Oddtrips delivers. Backed by travel industry pros with 15+ years’ experience and accredited by ATIA, it’s the real deal for travellers who crave the unexpected.

So, if your idea of adventure doesn’t fit neatly in a brochure, it’s about time you joined the odd ones out.