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Sail Away
Ellie Jones
11th June 2026
River and coastal cruising bring a rare kind of stillness to travel, where sceneries unfold at an unhurried pace, and each bend reveals a fresh perspective. Sailing in comfort, with the rhythm of the water beneath you and ever-changing horizons ahead, is an invitation to pause, absorb and allow each...
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We’re delighted to welcome you to the latest issue of Journeys Magazine from the team at Distant Journeys, bringing you travel inspiration and stories from our escorted tours.
Postcards From...
Ellie Jones
4th June 2026
We don't just craft extraordinary journeys - we experience them. Our specialists have personally exp ...
The Long and Short of it
Ellie Jones
2nd June 2026
Since time is precious, our carefully designed tours ensure that each moment matters – whether your ...
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Celebrating 10 years of Distant Journeys
15th April 2024
We are celebrating 10 years of Distant Journeys. Since 2014, we have been designing and delivering an exciting style of touring holiday that...
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6 min
Spotlight on… Sri Lanka, where ‘a warm welcome’ awaits
Ellie Jones
26th April 2023
Recently, one of our co-founders visited ‘The Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, Sri Lanka, and described it as “one of the most breathtaking count...
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Things to Do in Hanoi | Hanoi Travel Guide
27th March 2023
Welcome to our Hanoi travel guide, where we uncover the rich tapestry of culture, history, and adventure awaiting you in Vietnam's vibrant c...
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4 min
Famous Movies Filmed in Sydney, Australia
Kath Morris
11th March 2020
Hollywood is not just the only place where massive blockbusters are filmed – these days you’ll see film crews seeking out the world’s most u...
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8 min
6 ways to discover Wanaka, New Zealand
Kath Morris
28th February 2020
The gateway to the Southern Alps and the Mount Aspiring National Park, Wanaka is a lively town set on the edge of its namesake lake on New Z...
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3 min
6 Game Reserves & Safaris Near Cape Town
Helen Goggin
14th February 2020
Famous for its busy harbour and the iconic Table Mountain which stands behind it, Cape Town is in fact one of three capital cities in South ...
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Places in Vietnam for nature lovers
Sara Harris
31st January 2020
The nature in Vietnam has made the country one of the most popular to visit in Asia, along with its food, culture and people. From pristine ...
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4 min
6 unmissable sights when visiting China
Sara Harris
22nd January 2020
With the world’s biggest population, China is one of the world’s most fascinating countries, its billions of people having created a rich hi...
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3 min
Best Yarra Valley Wineries in Australia
Kath Morris
27th December 2019
Around an hour outside of Melbourne, you’ll find one of the finest wine regions in all of Australia: the Yarra Valley. The Yarra Valley wine...
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6 min
New Zealand: Christmas Holidays
Kath Morris
20th December 2019
To quote Andy Williams, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, with Christmas just a few short weeks away. While we’re donning our Christ...
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6 min
Ways to Celebrate the New Year in Australia
Kath Morris
18th December 2019
Another year has just flown by and in just a few short weeks, we’ll be marking the end of another decade and welcoming in 2020. Australia is...
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3 min
Christmas in China: Exploring Festive Customs and City Lights
Sara Harris
13th December 2019
The Christmas spirit now reaches almost every corner of the globe. Whilst \nChina\n is traditionally not a Christian nation, in recent years...
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