• A Changing China
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    A Changing China

    I was lucky enough to first visit China in the late 1970’s and have been back many times since. The changes I have seen in the last 45 years are almost indescribable. It is a vast country and nearly 1 in 5 people of the world’s entire population live there. There are many different Chinas…

  • It’s a Punt
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    It’s a Punt

    We took a punt and chose November for travelling to Vietnam and Cambodia, aiming for the end of the monsoon and catching the last high-water sailing for our chosen boutique river cruise along the Mekong River.

  • The Top 10 Highlights of Ecuador
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    The Top 10 Highlights of Ecuador

    Every time I go to Ecuador, I experience places that are so varied it’s hard to believe it is all in one continent, let alone in one country. After many years of visiting this special place, here are my top 10 highlights of Ecuador.

  • Amazonia
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    Amazonia

    The Amazon is not only the world’s largest rainforest, its river is the biggest by volume, and its species are the most diverse of any ecosystem on Earth. For the best Amazonian experience board a small ship expedition-style cruise, or stay in an eco-lodge in the thick of it. Let’s go!

  • Wild Malaysia by Luxury Train
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    Wild Malaysia by Luxury Train

    From the moment we stepped onboard the Eastern & Oriental Express it felt like being transported back into the golden age of travel. A far cry from this train’s origins as the iconic Silver Star, running an overnight sleeper-service between Auckland and Wellington in the 1970s!

  • Kenya Revisited
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    Kenya Revisited

    Having a job which demands I keep up to date with the very latest and greatest African safari experiences is a hardship I’m willing to bear! With so many options on offer, there is nothing like a personal recommendation based on first-hand experience, so I recently returned to one of my favourite safari destinations – Kenya.

  • A Silk Road Journey
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    A Silk Road Journey

    Golden Eagle Luxury Trains operate private trains across the landscapes of Europe, Central Asia and the Silk Road, combining first-class service with an ever-changing ‘room with a view’ through some of the world’s most awe-inspiring landmarks.

  • From Fiji to Micronesia
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    From Fiji to Micronesia

    From Fiji we sailed west to the delightful Vanuatu Islands and visited a village on the island of Ambrym, with its fascinating traditions of sorcery and spirits. More traditions were witnessed in the Solomon Islands, stunningly beautiful with its idyllic white-sand beaches.

  • Exploring the Wild South
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    Exploring the Wild South

    I have just had the privilege of travelling to Chile and can highly recommend visits to the beautiful island of Chiloe and the rugged beauty of Patagonia to anyone exploring the wild southern regions of South America.

  • From Seas to Sands
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    From Seas to Sands

    Sometimes the desire to ‘get away from it all’ really does take you places, and my latest travels were no exception. I boarded a luxury Silversea Expedition Cruise in Puerto Williams, Chile, bound for some of the most remote islands in the world, with a sense of adventure that only comes from heading off somewhere…

  • Rock the Kasbah!

    Rock the Kasbah!

    What is a wadi? A medina? World Journeys’ Kate Couling gives meaning to these and other common Arabic terms used throughout North Africa and the Middle East.

  • Talking about Cuba

    Talking about Cuba

    For travellers looking for a destination that is charming yet challenging in equal measure, let me tell you about Cuba. Beautiful colonial architecture, colourful classic cars, swaying palm trees and free-flowing rum are all there, along with the sense that you’ve somehow woken up in a different era. On the flip side, Cuba’s economic situation…