How about a trip to Mongolia

Mongolia is big. And Empty. It is 6 times larger than the UK, but with the population smaller than that of South London, and nearly half of those live in the capital, Ulaanbaatar (other spellings are available!), a city which formerly held the crown as the centre of one of the greatest Empires in history, the Mongol Empire. So if you want a trip somewhere you’re highly unlikely to have that awkward “bump into your neighbour, or colleague” moment, Mongolia is a strong choice!
Aside from that unusual, but plausible reason, there is a lot more to attract you to this glorious country. For starters, it’s capital, Ulaanbaatar (UB). If you’re an international traveller, you will arrive here, there is simply no other way to fly in, and given it houses nearly half the country’s population, it won’t be a surprise that there is plenty to do here. Renowned for its museums, monasteries, great food and its location only a short drive away from some superb hiking trails and panoramic views of the city.
A little further afield (quite a lot further actually), on the Kazakh, Russian and Chinese border, lies Mongolia’s highest peak and largest Glacier as part of the Altai Mountains, with views from the upper portions that stretch for almost an eternity in every direction.
The other natural wonder of Mongolia is the Gobi Desert to the south and surrounding vast expanses of rolling plains. Unlike the Sahara, Australian Outback or Arabian Desert, this is often a cold, windy and wild place, with only nomadic people occasionally frequenting. Life is seriously challenging here, but utterly spectacular.
Nomadic life is how everyone outside of UB live and it is well worth finding a guide or someone to show you around for a few days and experience their way of living. It is wild, remote and rugged, but in so many ways, it is fulfilling and enviable too.