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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…

By Joan Torres 15 Comments Last updated on May 24, 2025 Wanna travel to Pakistan with Against the Compass? Join a group of like-minded travelers in our next scheduled tour…

By Joan Torres 36 Comments Last updated on May 22, 2025 Update 2025: The border between Georgia and Abkhazia has been closed since 2020. Today, you can only visit Abkhazia…

Raja Ampat is often referred to as “the last paradise on Earth”, and after experiencing even a small taste of what it has to offer, it’s easy to see why.…

Part of the charm of travel is in discovering the unknown. In a world where most places have been photographed, reviewed, and hashtagged into predictability, true discovery feels rare. But…

The timing couldn’t have been better. It was the week of the launch of White Lotus Season 3, and the hotel-themed show was filmed on the island of Koh Samui,…