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Greece has been among the world’s most iconic holiday destinations for a very long time, yet many tend to skip Athens and fly straight onwards to one of the small islands which are dotted all around the mainland. However, the Greek capital has lots to offer so I made a list of hotels which you…
Wanna travel to the Middle East with Against the Compass? Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kurdistan and more. We have group expeditions scheduled every month to the most exciting destinations in the Middle East. The Middle East… That enormous piece of territory often overlooked as a whole and, usually, only seen as the land of…
From the skies above Riyadh to the rice terraces of Vietnam, and from barefoot islands in the Exumas to snow-draped chalets in the Alps, the month of May brings us yet more news from the world of luxury travel , with everything from a floating marina on a Four Seasons yacht, to a longevity retreat…
Beyond renowned architectural sights, beautiful Mediterranean beaches and the incredible food scene in Barcelona, a more peaceful, quieter and greener city is waiting to be discovered. The perfect place to relax and escape from the bustling town is in the beautiful botanical gardens that the city offers. These stunning gardens are filled with trees, plants,…
By Joan Torres Leave a comment Last updated on May 30, 2025 The Nenets are an Indigenous people of Arctic Russia, renowned for their nomadic lifestyle and deep connection to reindeer herding in the remote, unforgiving tundra of northern Siberia, in a region named Yamalia. Despite their isolation, it is now possible for travelers to…
By Joan Torres Leave a comment Last updated on May 29, 2025 South Ossetia is a breakaway republic that declared independence from Georgia in 2008. However, it has only been recognized as an independent country by a handful of states—Russia, Venezuela, Vanuatu, Nicaragua, and Syria—making it one of those “ghost countries” that exist in a…
Stepping out of the shadows of its giant neighbors – Brazil and Argentina – Uruguay is now where it rightly belongs – in the spotlight. This previously undiscovered South American gem is dripping in culture, wine, gaucho life, beaches, and much more. All this crammed into one tiny nation makes Uruguay both easy and fascinating…
With over 2,500 listed buildings, Cheltenham’s eye-catching architectural heritage, provides an immaculately preserved tribute to Regency elegance, drawing visitors from afar. King George lll’s interest in Cheltenham’s warm spa waters alleged medicinal benefits prompted a rush of visitors to Cheltenham, raising the town’s status and making it a haven for the affluent. Neo-classical splendour, fluted…
Wanna travel to Pakistan with Against the Compass? Join a group of like-minded travelers in our next scheduled tour in Pakistan: September 14th to 27th, 2025 If you ever decide to travel to Pakistan, I promise you that you will have the adventure of your lifetime. From hitchhiking on tractors and psychedelic trucks to driving…
By Joan Torres Leave a comment Last updated on May 23, 2025 Russia, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iran, Eritrea, Venezuela, and now even Israel. All of them are countries with controversial regimes, under sanctions or at war. The list goes on. From Guyana to the extreme north of Russia, Against the Compass has been traveling…
