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The Long and Short of it
Ellie Jones
19th March 2026
Since time is precious, our carefully designed tours ensure that each moment matters – whether your journey spans days or weeks.\nFrom fortn...
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4 min
All aboard... Iconic rail journeys around the world
Ellie Jones
21st January 2026
There is something timeless about rail travel. It captures the imagination, conjuring images of grand stations, gleaming locomotives and ele...
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5 min
Where to go... in 2026
23rd December 2025
Whether you’re looking for last-minute inspiration for an unforgettable New Year or planning ahead for later in 2026, our travel experts hav...
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2 min
Around The World With Distant Journeys
Ellie Jones
19th September 2025
Loyal customer, Andy Woolf, has travelled to an impressive three continents with Distant Journeys, enjoying tours to Australia, New Zealand,...
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4 min
Australian Slang Words – Speak like an Aussie
Kath Morris
15th August 2025
Australia may speak English, but that doesn’t mean everything will sound familiar. From colourful phrases to tongue-in-cheek expressions, Au...
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3 min
Wild Thing - Encounter wildlife in its natural habitat
Ellie Jones
22nd July 2025
Whether you’re crossing sun-drenched plains, venturing into rainforest canopies, snorkelling among coral reefs, or gliding through tangled m...
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4 min
Where to go when… our specialists’ top picks
Ellie Jones
17th July 2025
Looking for the perfect time to take your next adventure? Whether you’re chasing wildlife migrations, cultural festivals, or natural wonders...
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6 min
Spotlight on…Essential Australia
Ellie Jones
2nd August 2024
In July, Lauren and Riah from our Reservations team set off on an unforgettable journey Down Under, on our Essential Australia escorted tour...
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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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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
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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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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