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Umrah is an act of worshipping Allah – the almighty in Islam. During an Umrah, you enter in the state of Ihram , circumnavigate Kaba, run between the Safa and…

With Mother’s Day in the UK on the horizon, we’ve compiled a luxury gift guide so you can treat your Mum on this special day. This year, why not transcend…

The Grand Canyon – a name that evokes awe, wonder, and a primal connection to the vastness of nature. But what if you could experience its breathtaking beauty without the…

The Maldives is a collection of 26 coral atolls in the Indian Ocean that is globally renowned for luxury island resorts, over water bungalows, pristine white sand beaches and extraordinary marine life.…

I arrived in Lesvos under the more unusual of conditions, and tourism was the last thing on my mind. Yet, the island is perfectly suited to tourism – and not…

By Joan Torres Leave a comment Last updated on January 20, 2025 Wanna travel to Nenets with Against the Compass? Join a group of like-minded travelers in our next scheduled…

The small port-side village of Lyttelton, New Zealand is a place close to my heart. It’s where my grandmother lived when I was growing up; it’s a short boat trip…

By Joan Torres 2 Comments Last updated on January 20, 2025 Wanna travel to Kazakhstan with Against the Compass? Join a group of like-minded travelers in our next scheduled tour…

Our previous road trip had been such a success, exploring palm fringed beaches on Martinique’s Southern Coastline, that we decided to rent another car any try again. This time, we…

By Joan Torres 2 Comments Last updated on January 20, 2025 Wanna travel to Chechnya with Against the Compass? Join a group of like-minded travelers in our next scheduled tour…