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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
4 min
Moeraki Boulders - a natural phenomenon with a mysterious legend
Kath Morris
31st May 2016
New Zealand has many fascinating legends to offer, all of which only make a holiday to the great country even more enchanting. As well as be...
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5 min
Discover Dunedin – Edinburgh’s Sister City
Kath Morris
18th May 2016
You may have travelled half way across the world, but should you visit Dunedin while you’re in New Zealand, you’ll be surprised by the stron...
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4 min
The Four Lakes in New Zealand!
Kath Morris
2nd May 2016
Visit New Zealand and prepare to be amazed by the spectacular natural beauty that surrounds you. From the highest mountains piercing the clo...
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3 min
Sydney: Restaurants with The Best Views
Kath Morris
23rd March 2016
In Sydney, you’re spoilt for choice for fantastic places to dine. But there are certain restaurants that we wouldn’t want you to miss out on...
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5 min
New Zealand Wines: Pure Discovery
Kath Morris
23rd December 2015
New Zealand is natural wine country which is just another fantastic reason to join one of the excellent tours of New Zealand. Many of the wi...
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2 min
Fun facts about the Australian flag
Kath Morris
13th October 2015
The Australian flag is a national symbol representing Australian identity and pride. You can expect to see the flag a good few times during ...
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2 min
Best Restaurants in Wellington
Kath Morris
6th August 2015
The small but perfectly-formed capital of New Zealand, Wellington is famed for its culinary expertise. With 4 restaurants in Wellington bein...
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5 min
Five things to explore on the North Shore during your Auckland Freedom Day
30th June 2015
Our New Zealand holiday packages offer a great taste of New Zealand, and give you the chance to see plenty of the country. Our tours all tak...
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3 min
Auckland Sky Tower: Facts and figures
Kath Morris
7th May 2015
The skyline in Auckland is visually very striking, and is dominated by one building in particular, the Sky Tower. The tower itself has a rev...
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1 min
Interesting Facts About Sydney Opera House
Kath Morris
27th December 2014
As part of one of our Australia holiday packages, the Visions of Australia tour or the Wonders of Australia tour, you’ll have the opportunit...
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4 min
Christmas celebrations in Australia
Kath Morris
20th December 2014
Even if you love your British Christmas traditions, have you ever been curious to experience Christmas in another country? Australia may be ...
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