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Against the Compass Off-the-beaten-track travel blog with in-depth travel tips on how to travel to Afghanistan, Yemen or Syria.

We are also a travel company specialized in taking groups to offbeat countries. Scheduled tours:
https://expeditions.againstthecompass.com/tours/ Alternative Travel Blog which aims at HELPING you to travel to the most unusual and off-the-beaten-track destinations. Here you will find in-depth and detailed travel tips and inspiration on how to travel to Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria and Libya, just to n

ame a new. We also have a travel company named Against the Compass EXPEDITIONS, specialized in taking groups to the most remote countries. Here you may check our scheduled tours:
https://expeditions.againstthecompass.com/tours/

VENEZUELA IS OUTSTANDING 😍Blessed with the longest coastline in the Caribbean, the tallest waterfall in the world, and s...
29/11/2024

VENEZUELA IS OUTSTANDING 😍

Blessed with the longest coastline in the Caribbean, the tallest waterfall in the world, and some of the least explored parts of the Amazon, Venezuela is packed with wilderness highlights.

There’s no other Spanish-speaking country on the continent that feels as raw and authentic.

We have an expedition scheduled for January! Check out more information in our link in bio.

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VENEZUELA ES EXTRAORDINARIO 😍

Bendecida con la costa más larga del Caribe, la cascada más alta del mundo y algunas de las partes menos exploradas del Amazonas, Venezuela está llena de maravillas naturales.

No hay otro país de habla hispana en el continente que se sienta tan auténtico y puro.

¡Tenemos una expedición programada para enero! Consulta más información en nuestro enlace en bio.

THE NENETS ⛺️🗓️ April 12th to 18th, 2025 🙋‍♂️ Lead by Joan Torres.The Nenets are an indigenous group from Russia’s extre...
17/11/2024

THE NENETS ⛺️

🗓️ April 12th to 18th, 2025

🙋‍♂️ Lead by Joan Torres.

The Nenets are an indigenous group from Russia’s extreme north, who mainly live in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, one of the most remote and isolated regions in the world.

This expedition is a unique opportunity to experience one of the rawest experiences in the world, coexisting with real Siberian nomads, eating with them, sleeping next to them and just observing what is it like to be a nomad in the Russian Arctic.

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LOS NENETS ⛺️

🗓️ Del 12 al 18 de abril, 2025.

🙋‍♂️ Dirigido por Joan Torres.

Los nenets son un grupo indígena del extremo norte de Rusia que viven principalmente en el distrito autónomo de Yamalo-Nenets, una de las regiones más remotas y aisladas del mundo.

Esta expedición es una oportunidad única para vivir una de las experiencias más crudas del mundo, coexistiendo con verdaderos nómadas siberianos durante varios días, comiendo con ellos, durmiendo junto a ellos y simplemente observando cómo es ser un nómada en la Rusia Ártica, el extremo norte de Rusia.

14/11/2024

5️⃣ THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DAGESTAN

Dagestan, which translates as "land of the mountains", is situated in Russia's North Caucasus with Chechnya and Georgia to the west, Azerbaijan to the south and the Caspian Sea to the east. It is one of 22 republics that are part of Russia.

Would you like to explore it?

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5️⃣ COSAS QUE NECESITAS SABER SOBRE DAGUESTÁN

Daguestán, que se traduce como "tierra de las montañas", está situado en el Cáucaso Norte de Rusia con Chechenia y Georgia al oeste, Azerbaiyán al sur y el Mar Caspio al este. Es una de las 22 repúblicas que forman parte de Rusia.

¿Te gustaría explorar esta región?

RUSSIAN CAUCASUS EXPEDITION 🇷🇺🗓️ April 21st to 28th, 2025. 🙋‍♂️ Lead by Joan Torres.Chechnya, Ingushetia, Dagestan and N...
12/11/2024

RUSSIAN CAUCASUS EXPEDITION 🇷🇺

🗓️ April 21st to 28th, 2025.

🙋‍♂️ Lead by Joan Torres.

Chechnya, Ingushetia, Dagestan and North Ossetia may all belong to the North Caucasus but traveling throughout them feels like traveling through 4 different countries.

From the most gorgeous mountain ranges in Europe to unspoiled villages, but also a region with an intriguing Soviet and 21st century, this might be one of the most interesting destinations we have ever offered.

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EXPEDICIÓN CÁUCASO RUSO 🇷🇺

🗓️ Del 21 al 28 de abril, 2025.

🙋‍♂️ Dirigido por Joan Torres.

Chechenia, Ingusetia, Daguestán y Osetia del Norte pertenecen al Cáucaso Norte, pero viajar a través de ellas es como viajar por 4 países diferentes.

Desde los picos más impresionantes de Europa hasta pueblos que todavía permanecen intactos, pero también una región con una intrigante historia tanto soviética como contemporánea, el Cáucaso Norte es sin duda uno de los destinos más interesantes que hemos ofrecido.

05/11/2024

LOS LLANOS, VENEZUELA 🇻🇪

Have you ever imagined crossing paths with 4 and 5 meter anacondas and jumping over crocodiles?

In Los Llanos, safaris offer a thrilling chance to witness these incredible animals up close.

Experience the raw beauty and excitement of the wild with Against The Compass!

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LOS LLANOS, VENEZUELA 🇻🇪

¿Alguna vez has imaginado cruzarte con anacondas de 4 y 5 metros y saltar sobre cocodrilos?

En Los Llanos, los safaris ofrecen una oportunidad emocionante para ver de cerca a estos increíbles animales.

¡Experimenta la belleza de la naturaleza salvaje de Venezuela con Against The Compass!

SOCOTRA FOR NEW YEARDecember 27th, 2024 to January 3rd, 2025Join us on this epic expedition to Socotra at the end of the...
15/05/2024

SOCOTRA FOR NEW YEAR

December 27th, 2024 to January 3rd, 2025

Join us on this epic expedition to Socotra at the end of the year!

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SOCOTRA PARA FIN DE AÑO

Del 27 de diciembre 2024 al 3 de enero 2025

Ven a pasar el fin de año con nosotros a Socotra.

Located in the Arabian Sea, Socotra is an isolated island that has always kept safe and attracted visitors, despite belonging to war-torn Yemen.

13/05/2024

A UNIQUE TREASURE IN AFGHANISTAN 🇦🇫

The Minaret of Jam is a 1000-year-old, imposing 62-meter minaret located in one of the remotest areas of Afghanistan.

It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Today, it is guarded by a group of particularly hospitable Taliban.

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UN TESORO ÚNICO EN AFGANISTÁN 🇦🇫

El Minarete de Jam es un minarete imponente de 62 metros de altura y 1000 años de antigüedad, ubicado en una de las áreas más remotas de Afganistán.

Declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO.

Hoy en día, está custodiado por un grupo de talibanes particularmente hospitalarios.

https://expeditions.againstthecompass.com/tours/afghanistan-jam/

TURKMENISTAN EXPEDITIONOctober 15th to 22ndWe’re finally launching our very first expedition to Turkmenistan.Join us on ...
11/05/2024

TURKMENISTAN EXPEDITION

October 15th to 22nd

We’re finally launching our very first expedition to Turkmenistan.

Join us on discovering with the least visited countries in Asia.

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EXPEDICIÓN A TURKMENISTÁN

Del 15 al 22 de octubre

Finalmente lanzamos nuestra primera expedición a Turkmenistán.

Únete a nosotros en el descubrimiento de uno de los países menos visitados de Asia.

We’re finally launching our very first expedition to Turkmenistan.

THREE COUNTRIES: AFGHANISTAN, SYRIA AND IRAQ.THREE DIFFERENT EXPEDITIONS.What do they have in common? They will be in Sp...
08/05/2024

THREE COUNTRIES: AFGHANISTAN, SYRIA AND IRAQ.

THREE DIFFERENT EXPEDITIONS.

What do they have in common? They will be in Spanish.

Join us ✈️

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TRES PAÍSES: AFGANISTÁN, SIRIA E IRAK.

TRES EXPEDICIONES DIFERENTES.

¿Qué tienen en común? Serán en español.

¡Únete a nosotros! ✈️

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https://expeditions.againstthecompass.com/tours/afghanistan-expedition-spanish/
https://expeditions.againstthecompass.com/tours/afghanistan-march/

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https://expeditions.againstthecompass.com/tours/full-iraq-spanish/

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https://expeditions.againstthecompass.com/tours/syria-spanish/

05/05/2024

FULL SYRIA EXPEDITION 🇸🇾

September 15th to 27th

In Against the Compass, we always strive to offer the best traveling experience, trying to improve year after year based on our travelers’ feedback.

In fact, one of the comments we received is that many of our clients wished that our trips to Syria were longer, because people love this country, plus there is so much more to see and that’s why, for the first time ever, we decided to launch a 13-day Syria expedition.

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EXPEDICIÓN COMPLETA A SIRIA 🇸🇾

Del 15 al 27 de septiembre

En Against the Compass, siempre nos esforzamos por ofrecer la mejor experiencia de viaje, tratando de mejorar año tras año basándonos en los comentarios de nuestros viajeros.

De hecho, uno de los comentarios que recibimos es que muchos de nuestros clientes deseaban que nuestros viajes a Siria fueran más largos, porque a la gente le encanta este país, además hay mucho más por ver, y es por eso que, por primera vez, decidimos lanzar una expedición de 13 días a Siria.

https://expeditions.againstthecompass.com/tours/full-syria/

Introducing our new logo! 🤩From now on, we will be using our white font logo in most of our communications, switching fr...
02/05/2024

Introducing our new logo! 🤩

From now on, we will be using our white font logo in most of our communications, switching from the one with black and green font on a white background. You can see it on our profile picture.

This logo was created in 2016 with the help of a creative agency based in Dubai. Here, you can see some of their first proposals, some of which were very funny.

30/04/2024

AFGHANISTAN IN WINTER ❄️

🗓️ February 18th to 28th, 2025

After visiting Afghanistan multiple times during all seasons, I can finally confirm that winter is the prettiest time to visit Afghanistan, when the country is covered is snow.

We are running several expeditions in Afghanistan every year, so we’re slowly becoming the number 1 experts in this country.

🤝 Join us to discover Taliban Afghanistan.

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AFGANISTÁN EN INVIERNO ❄

🗓️ Del 18 al 28 de febrero de 2025

Después de visitar Afganistán varias veces durante todas las estaciones, puedo confirmar finalmente que el invierno es el momento más bonito para visitar Afganistán, cuando el país está cubierto de nieve.

Realizamos varias expediciones en Afganistán cada año, por lo que nos estamos convirtiendo lentamente en los expertos número 1 en este país.

🤝 Únete a nosotros para descubrir Afganistán.

24/04/2024

STORYTIME: FOOD DELIVERY IN MAURITANIA 🇲🇷

📌 During one of our expeditions to Mauritania, the train broke down and stopped in the middle of nowhere for hours. The journey usually takes 18 hours; it took us 29. What happened? We were running out of food.

📌 Between the start and the end of the train journey, there is a stop in Choum. There, we were supposed to stop and restock on food, but unexpectedly, the train didn't stop. So, the guide's brother, who was waiting for us with food, started throwing food to us from his 4x4 while the train was still moving.

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STORYTIME: DELIVERY DE COMIDA EN MAURITANIA 🇲🇷

📌 En una de las expediciones a Mauritania, el tren se averió y se quedó parado en medio de la nada durante horas. El viaje acostumbra a durar 18 horas; nosotros tardamos 29. ¿Qué pasó? Se nos acababa la comida.

📌 Entre el inicio del tren y el final, hay una parada, en Choum. Allí debíamos parar y reabastecernos de comida, pero inesperadamente, el tren no se detuvo, así que el hermano del guía, quien nos estaba esperando con comida, con su 4x4 empezó a lanzarnos comida mientras el tren seguía en movimiento.

SOMALILAND EXPEDITION ✈️🗓️ November 14th to 18thIn this short, budget expedition, you will learn everything from Somalil...
22/04/2024

SOMALILAND EXPEDITION ✈️

🗓️ November 14th to 18th

In this short, budget expedition, you will learn everything from Somaliland, join us on the first expedition we ever organize in this tiny country.

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EXPEDICIÓN A SOMALILANDIA ✈️

🗓️ Del 14 al 18 de noviembre

En esta expedición corta y económica, aprenderás todo sobre Somalilandia; únete a nosotros en la primera expedición que organizamos en este pequeño país.

Somaliland unilaterally declared independence from Somalia in 1991, becoming an unrecognized country in the Horn of Africa but according to the rest of the

17/04/2024

Tell me that you are traveling with an Argentine, without telling me that you are traveling with an Argentine 🧉

🇦🇫 Segundo Munaris brought his mate with him to our expedition through Afghanistan, and this unforgettable moment happened.

📹 Youness

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Dime que estás viajando con un argentino, sin decirme que estás viajando con un argentino 🧉

🇦🇫 Segundo Munaris trajo su mate a nuestra expedición por Afganistán, y sucedió este momento inolvidable.

📹 Youness

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