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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 in an over-done hyper-resorted Mykonos way, either. It’s perfect for an authentic taste of Greek life and a haven of delicious food, kindhearted locals and…
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 tour in Nenets on: September 18th to 24th, 2025 The Nenets are an ethnic group indigenous to Arctic Russia, a group of nomads and reindeer…
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 away from where my family lives now; and it’s where my partner and I ended up, by chance, renting a house for the first 6…
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 in Kazakhstan on: June 4th to 13th, 2025 Kazakhstan is the 9th largest country in the world and the most modern of all the ‘stans’….
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 were to cut through the centre of the island visiting Jardin de Balata, then making our way down across the Atlantic coast of Martinique towards…
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 in Chechnya on: May 5th to 12th, 2025 Chechnya is a republic in the North Caucasus that forms part of the Russian Federation. Infamous for…
Up until recent years, I’d never visited the United States of America. It was a new and fascinating place which existed mainly for me through television shows and films. The first state I ever visited was Hawaii, followed closely by Florida, California and Colorado. After that, things took an unexpected twist and I found myself…
By Joan Torres 6 Comments Last updated on December 24, 2024 Wanna travel to Socotra with Against the Compass? Join a group of like-minded travelers in our next scheduled tour in Socotra on: October 28th to November 4th, 2025 Socotra is an isolated island that has always been safe and attracted visitors, despite belonging to…
I am many different things, but three of the most prominent of those are an avid researcher, borderline obsessive foodie, and Mexico fangirl. This cocktail means that I arrived back in Mexico armed with an enormous amount of lists, mostly centered around where (and what) to eat in Puerto Vallarta. Having spent most of my…
By Joan Torres 45 Comments Last updated on January 20, 2025 Wanna travel to Russia with Against the Compass? Join a group of like-minded travelers in our next scheduled tour in Russia on: May 5th to 12th, 2025 (Russian Caucasus) – APPLY NOW Sept 18th to 24th, 2025 (Arctic Russia) – APPLY NOW It’s incredible…
