*rare* Yerevan, Armenia at $748 RT

Here's your daily dose of roads less travelled... We haven't covered this rare route in years — can we just pretend that, Scott M. Peck was writing about this road?

Seriously though, Armenia feels like jumping into the pages of an ancient manuscript, every day a brush with history and intangible heritage. It's almost impossible for a trip like this not to change you.

Yerevan, aka the "Pink City", deserves a couple of days for its fountain-filled squares, buzzing outdoor bars and sprawling markets. Armenia's coffee culture is as rich and robust as the beans themselves, and expect to find plenty of specialty cafés here. It's not just a beverage, it's a social experience, and there's no better way to learn about the country than striking up a conversation over a shared jazzve. 

Yerevan is also one of the oldest inhabited cities on the planet, and one of the best ways to sink your teeth into its history is to join a walking tour with a local. The Armenian Genocide Museum is a sobering visit, but essential to anyone hoping to learn about the struggles that Armenians have and are continuing to face. And once temperatures drop, ski resorts open their doors and Yeraz Park transforms under twinkling lights and a flurry of snow. 

FYI, there are also a few dates in the $650s for you in November, New York, if you can be flexible with time off! :-)