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Known as the Emerald City, Seattle just might be the most scenic metropolitan area in the United States. The largest city in the Pacific Northwest offers visitors endless things to see and do. This is one of my favourite places to visit in the USA. Seattle is surrounded by evergreen forests, mountains, and water. Even if…
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There are many day trips from Istanbul you can take to break up your visit and give you the best overview of this stunning part of Turkey. Istanbul is loud, busy, packed with history, and full of great bars and many incredible things to see and do, but sometimes you just need a break from…
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Greece has been among the world’s most iconic holiday destinations for a very long time, yet many tend to skip Athens and fly straight onwards to one of the small islands which are dotted all around the mainland. However, the Greek capital has lots to offer so I made a list of hotels which you…
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By Joan Torres 92 Comments Last updated on June 3, 2025 Wanna travel to the Middle East with Against the Compass? Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kurdistan and more. We have group expeditions scheduled every month to the most exciting destinations in the Middle East. The Middle East… That enormous piece of territory often overlooked…
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Budget travelers love saving money — myself included. But one of the expenses that we shouldn’t be cheap with is travel insurance. After over 17 years of traveling the world, I still never leave home without it. Why? Because I’ve seen firsthand how useful it can be — and how much money it can save.…
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Beyond renowned architectural sights, beautiful Mediterranean beaches and the incredible food scene in Barcelona, a more peaceful, quieter and greener city is waiting to be discovered. The perfect place to relax and escape from the bustling town is in the beautiful botanical gardens that the city offers. These stunning gardens are filled with trees, plants,…
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From the skies above Riyadh to the rice terraces of Vietnam, and from barefoot islands in the Exumas to snow-draped chalets in the Alps, the month of May brings us yet more news from the world of luxury travel , with everything from a floating marina on a Four Seasons yacht, to a longevity retreat…
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Jakarta is the busy and bustling capital city of Indonesia and home to more than 11 million people. From business travellers looking for a luxury base to leisure travellers seeking a luxurious escape while in town, the choice of five-star hotels can feel overwhelming, with all the major global brands represented across the city. We…
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In the heart of one of the most beautiful natural pearls of Croatia, the Plitvice Lakes National Park, lies the Black River Steak & Pasta House restaurant – a place that combines top-notch gastronomy, modern design and a unique natural setting. Whether you are a passionate gourmet, a nature lover or a traveler in search…
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Paris is filled with famous attractions: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Versailles, the catacombs, the Pantheon, the Arc de Triomphe, Sacre-Coeur. The list goes on. There are so many amazing sites here that you could spend days (heck, even weeks) just seeing the main, most well-known ones. But there’s more to Paris than the sites…