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Postcards From...
Ellie Jones
2nd June 2026
We don't just craft extraordinary journeys - we experience them. Our specialists have personally explored each of our destinations, shaping the years of planning behind every aspect of our holidays. Here, they share their latest adventures....
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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.
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 ...
All aboard... Iconic rail journeys around the world
Ellie Jones
30th April 2026
There is something timeless about rail travel. It captures the imagination, conjuring images of gran ...
Our blog posts
3 min
Wonderous Fish of The Great Barrier Brief
Kath Morris
22nd March 2019
One of the many reasons why people visit the Great Barrier Reef in Australia is its vast array of aquatic and marine life, and there is no b...
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6 min
New Zealand: The Magic of Lord of the Rings
Kath Morris
13th March 2019
Over 15 years after the Lord of the Rings film trilogy came to an end, the magic of these much-loved movies is still very much alive today i...
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3 min
Reasons To Visit The Great Barrier Reef
Kath Morris
24th January 2019
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is often one of those places talked about as somewhere you should definitely visit at least once in your life...
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4 min
Adelaide: The Capital of South Australia
Kath Morris
23rd November 2018
Did you know Adelaide is an Australian state capital? You’d be forgiven if you didn’t, after all it is smaller and not as well-known as the ...
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2 min
Species of Kangaroo you can find whilst touring Australia
Kath Morris
29th August 2018
One of the main reasons people dream of visiting Australia is to see the wildlife, which is like no other country on the planet – with its k...
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6 min
Retiring soon? 5 reasons why New Zealand should be on your bucket list
Ellie Jones
23rd June 2018
Whether retirement is on the horizon, or you’ve already waved goodbye to working life, every day brings new possibilities. Now that you can ...
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3 min
Best Street food to Try in South Africa
Helen Goggin
18th May 2018
South Africa is an amazing cultural experience. The sights, the sounds, the smells – and the tastes – will stay with you forever. Our flexib...
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5 min
Whale spotting in New Zealand
Kath Morris
18th May 2018
Any tour of lush, verdant New Zealand is bound to be a breathtaking experience. There’s so much to see and do, from beautiful beaches to stu...
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5 min
8 Of The Best Things To Do In Christchurch
Kath Morris
20th April 2018
Christchurch is a must-stop destination on a tour of New Zealand. The largest city in the South Island, it’s home to nearly 400,000 people –...
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3 min
25 Facts About Australia
Kath Morris
14th March 2018
If you have been thinking of embarking on the ultimate Australian adventure for an experience of a lifetime then why not learn a little more...
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6 min
14 Incredible Inventions You Didn’t Know You Had Australia to Thank For
Kath Morris
22nd January 2018
With Australia Day soon upon us, we think it’s time to thank the many Australian inventors who have quite literally changed our world....
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4 min
How Many Countries Can You Visit on New Year’s Eve?
Ellie Jones
11th December 2017
The end of December is fast approaching and the year 2018 will be with us before we know it. If you’re the type to party the night away, the...
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