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By Joan Torres 4 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…
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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…
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By Joan Torres 81 Comments Last updated on January 20, 2025 Wanna travel to Iraq with Against the Compass? Join a group of like-minded travelers in our next scheduled tour in Iraq, where we’ll visit Baghdad, Babylon, Karbala, Mosul, and more April 4th to 15th, 2025 This country is truly an adventure, and this guide…
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By Joan Torres 147 Comments Last updated on January 17, 2025 Located in the far north of Iraq, nestled between Iran and Turkey, Iraqi Kurdistan is today a safe but turbulent region, home to some of the most breathtaking landscape in the Middle East, composed of green mountains with snow-capped peaks that, definitely, will break…
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Niagara Falls is probably the most famous waterfall in the world! Interestingly, this is not the tallest waterfall in the world. It is not the widest waterfall in the world. However, it beats every other waterfall in the world for its sheer volume of water. Niagara is spanned between New York State, USA, and Ontario,…
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Japan – the country of rising sun is one of the most interesting destinations in East Asia. Let’s explore some of the most interesting places in Japan through this 2 weeks Japan itinerary. Japan is so different from the rest of the world, I had to write a guide for the first-timers in Japan based…
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From some of the leading airlines of the world to some of the unknown airlines, the writer of awalkintheworld.com will take you to a world of airlines. Enjoy some of the most beautiful livery and know information of them through this photo story of airline(s). I love to travel a lot! My thirst for traveling…
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Koh Kood (Koh Kut) in Thailand is an amazingly beautiful island. It has some of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand and perceived as the most beautiful island in the country. I’ve visited some of Thailand’s most beautiful and popular islands, including Koh Lanta, Phuket, Krabi, and Koh Phi Phi. So I didn’t have high…
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Lake Kawaguchiko is one of the best places to see Mount Fuji in Japan. It is the second largest of the Fuji Five Lakes. It is located in the Fujikawaguchiko town. This lake is easily accessible from Tokyo and if weather permits, present with fantastic view of Mount Fuji. Sushi, a delightful dish, and Mount…
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New York is not the capital of the United States, nor is it the largest or most populous state. However, New York, along with California, is the most well-known state in the United States. If you spend a couple of days in New York and use the subway, you might meet people from every country…