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  • New Zealand’s indulgent, secluded and untamed luxury stays

    New Zealand’s reputation as a home to truly exceptional luxury experiences is well known, but nowhere does this shine through more than in New Zealand’s one-of-a-kind glamping experiences. Picture lying under the stars in isolated mountain stations, or relaxing in wood-burning hot tubs with Alpine views, these experiences redefine nature connection while still being encased…

  • Discover Mendoza, Argentina: Where the glass is always half full

    Western Argentina’s Mendoza Province is the stuff of many oeno-tourists’ dreams: the very best in South American wines. Famed for its premium reds and whites, this intoxicating region lies in the shadow of the towering Andes, where breathtaking landscapes set the mad rhythm for outdoor adrenaline adventures and a splendid variety of cultural experiences themselves…

  • Why Wichita is the Air Capital of the World

    Wichita is often billed as the “Air Capital of the World” and, after spending a aviation-filled day on the ground there, it’s hard to argue. The claim isn’t exaggerated but rather an accumulation of facts — decades of aircraft manufacture, test and restoration; a dense cluster of suppliers and OEMs; and a university research engine…

  • Why Desaru Coast should be your next luxury golf vacation

    Desaru Coast has been described as “a sparkling gem by the South China Sea” and also as “four thousand acres of paradise along the tip of southern Malaysia”. We would have to agree with both of these sentiments, having been lucky enough to visit on a number of occasions in recent years. Being home to…

  • Review: Playitas Sports Resort, Las Playitas, Fuerteventura

    If your idea of a vacation is lounging by a pool doing absolutely nothing, then Playitas might not be for you. As the most well-equipped sports resort on the Canarian island of Fuerteventura, it caters best for those who like to keep active. Somehow, though, it seems to accommodate a wide spectrum of guests, from…

  • Ultimate Guide to Shopping in Madrid on a Stopover

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  • Founders Lodge – Where conservation meets safari in South Africa’s Eastern Cape

    It’s 6 am, and I’m not at all keen to get out of bed. I drag myself out from under the warm duvet and head to the dining room to grab some coffee and make my way to the waiting game drive vehicle. We head out on our drive, warmly tucked up under blankets and…

  • Review: The Pilsley Inn, Pilsley, Peak District, UK

    A traditional 18th-century pub with rooms, The Pilsley Inn is part of the Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire. It falls under the Chatsworth Escapes brand which includes the previously-reviewed – and newly-crowned AA Hotel of the Year – The Cavendish at Baslow. Formerly known as The Devonshire Inn, The Pilsley Inn takes centre stage in the…

  • How to visit the Tsaatan reindeer herders in Mongolia

    By Joan Torres Leave a comment Last updated on October 7, 2025 Wanna travel to Mongolia with Against the Compass? Join a group of like-minded travelers in our next scheduled tour in Mongolia on: June 23rd to July 2nd, 2026 – APPLY NOW Far away in the northernmost region of Mongolia, deep in the taiga…

  • 6 wonderful animal experiences in England

    Wildlife parks have been evolving and are very different from the traditional zoo that was simply a place exhibiting exotic animals – not always making the welfare of these animals the prime consideration. Nowadays wild animals are kept in enclosures as close as possible to their natural habitats. Visitor viewing has also improved with animal…