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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…