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Asia has never been the easiest continent to navigate for American travelers. From Vietnam’s complex e-Visa to South Korea’s off-and-on online travel authorization, a world of bureaucracy awaits tourists who are Orient-bound. When it comes to Bali, the Island of the Gods, and a tried-and-true vacation hotspot, it’s no different. Since the world reopened for…
Iceland is the very remote island on the North Atlantic Ocean. Some people group it with scandic countries. Probably the reason for this is the language. Legend has it, that Icelandic is Norwegian from the XIII century. At that time, Norse and Gaelic people settled Iceland, and it later separated for many centuries. But today’s…
Reus is a city in the heart of Catalonia’s Tarragona province that combines rich history, cultural dynamism and architectural splendour. When I learned that Reus is the birthplace of the great architect Antoni Gaudí, and that it’s home to more than 80 Modernist buildings, I made a mental note to visit it one day as…
The White Negroni is France’s take on Italy’s classic cocktail. The elegant drink is an update of the original version with flavors that are simultaneously bright and bitter. Image: ©2foodtrippers You might be surprised that the White Negroni isn’t actually white. We were pleasantly surprised by its vivid yellow color ourselves. However, you won’t be…
Home to world-renowned landmarks like La Sagrada Família and Park Güell, not to mention its privileged seaside location right on the shores of the Mediterranean, Barcelona is the number one destination in Spain. Despite its undeniable charm, it’s no secret Barcelona is fighting a not-so-silent battle right now: tourism levels are out of control, so…
By Joan Torres 365 Comments Last updated on August 20, 2025 Want to travel to Syria with Against the Compass? Join a group of like-minded travelers on our next scheduled tour in Syria on: Sept 23rd to 30th, 2025 This travel guide to Syria was originally written after my first visit in 2018. Since then,…
We’ll never forget our first time planning a trip to Hawaii. Staring at that cluster of all the Hawaiian islands in the middle of the Pacific, it’s easy to feel a bit lost. Should you go to the one with the active volcanoes, the one with the legendary surf breaks, or the one known for…
This yummy potato cake recipe will be love at first bite. Soft and crispy potato cakes, topped with caramllized onions and a piquante pepper salsa! The meal below is my idea of comfort food. If you have left over mashed potato then make up a…
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If you’re a savvy traveler with a taste for adventure, you’ve probably been waiting for summer to end, for the crowds to thin, and for the flight prices to drop. You know that the end of the peak season is the start of the secret season—the best time to travel. If that sounds like you,…