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My doorbell rings. I open the door to find a good friend of mine standing there with a big grin on his face and a bag casually slung around his shoulder. Minutes later, he’s settled at my kitchen table and reaches into his bag. “We’re going to Bologna!”, he announces. “You’ve been talking so much…
By Joan Torres 4 Comments Last updated on May 26, 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 to…
This post may contain affiliate links. We may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase. Read Disclosure. Although we love traveling as a family, I (Caz) have been traveling around the world on my own for over two decades. Although I love my family and my kids, sometimes…
If you’re up for incredible and unique nature activities in Japan, it’s a MUST to visit the stunning mountain sightseeing route called Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Arupen Ruto). This 90km route that’s commonly referred to as the “Roof of Japan” goes through the lush scenery of Mt. Tateyama in the Northern Japan Alps as it…
You’ve probably looked up flights, picked out dream hotels, and even bookmarked a few restaurants in your dream destination. But then reality hits—travel isn’t cheap. The good news? You can still plan a memorable trip without emptying your bank account. With a few smart strategies and a little planning, your dream vacation can stay fun…
Full review of the 2025 RAM 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab 4×4. Discover why it’s one of the best trucks for road trips in 2025—powerful, comfortable, and family-ready. I’ve never considered myself a truck kind of gal. For the past two decades, I’ve been perfectly content cruising around in mid-size SUVs—the classic mom-mobiles—ideal for carpools, grocery…
Bremen had long been on my list of German cities to visit as it’s just a few hours’ drive from my home in Amsterdam. With a long weekend approaching, I finally decided to make the trip – and I’m so glad I did! There’s something undeniably charming about Bremen. This northern German city, on the…
By Joan Torres 15 Comments Last updated on July 17, 2025 Wanna travel to Pakistan with Against the Compass? Join a group of like-minded travelers in our next scheduled tour in Pakistan: May 12th to 21st, 2026 Pakistan is in fashion. Backpackers and travelers alike from around the world are realizing that Pakistan is not…
This post may contain affiliate links. We may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase. Read Disclosure. Bright is a small town in the Victorian High Country that’s known for its picturesque mountain landscape. Although the town is small, there are so many things to do in Bright,…
Have you heard of or watched the popular Japanese anime movie: Your Name (Kimi no Nawa)? If so, you would recall that the main heroine, Mitsuha, worked as a miko — a Shinto shrine maiden — and that was absolutely one of the many parts of the movie that captured my fancy. After all, when I…