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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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4 min
Christmas Traditions in Australia: Sun, Sand, and Spectacular Celebrations
Kath Morris
6th December 2019
Christmas has quickly crept up on us once again and it’s now just around the corner, with plenty of festive events filling up the calendar a...
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3 min
Botanical Gardens In China
Sara Harris
15th September 2019
One of the main reasons that China is such a popular travel destination is its spectacular nature, whether it’s the variety of natural lands...
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3 min
Places to see The Giant Pandas in China
Sara Harris
12th September 2019
The cuddly giant panda is not only a national symbol of China but also their national animal. China is leading the way in preserving this wo...
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7 min
Best of New Zealand’s Geothermal Pools
Kath Morris
6th September 2019
A lakeside town and region on New Zealand’s North Island, Rotorua is one of the most romantic places in New Zealand, famed for its geotherma...
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5 min
Great ways to see Kakadu National Park
Liz Reddy
30th August 2019
The largest National Park in all of Australia, covering 20,000 square kilometres, Kakadu National Park is one of Australia’s most spectacula...
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5 min
What is An Escorted Tour & Their Benefits?
Ellie Jones
14th August 2019
Escorted tours are becoming an increasingly popular way to travel, especially for those who are keen to visit a destination but don’t enjoy ...
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3 min
Ancient Chinese Palaces That You Must See
Sara Harris
2nd August 2019
Alongside a varied and delectable cuisine, thriving metropolitan cities and the breathtaking landscapes you’ll find in China, another reason...
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3 min
Must-See Stops on the Great Ocean Road
Kath Morris
25th July 2019
The Great Ocean Road is one of the world’s most incredible highways, winding for hundreds of kilometres along the coast of Victoria next to ...
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8 min
North Island Beaches You Should Visit
Kath Morris
17th July 2019
New Zealand is home to over 15,000km of stunning coastline, and some of the country’s very best beaches can be found on North Island. Alongs...
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4 min
The Chinese Tea Ceremony - What is it?
Kath Morris
25th May 2019
The Chinese tea ceremony is one of China’s most famous traditional customs, and for centuries has been integral to Chinese culture. Before y...
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3 min
New Zealand vs Australia: Your Complete Travel Guide
Kath Morris
10th May 2019
Together in the South Pacific on the other side of the world, Australia and New Zealand aren’t just neighbours – in fact their relationship ...
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7 min
Discover New Zealand’s underground galaxies
Kath Morris
8th May 2019
Home to some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes, New Zealand is steeped in natural beauty, and one of the more unusual ways to expe...
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