• 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! Impeccably dressed cabin attendants welcomed passengers with big smiles…

  • A Silk Road Journey

    A Silk Road Journey

    Being offered the opportunity to travel through Central Asia onboard the Golden Eagle was a dream come true. When I walked through the train station and onto the platform and saw the friendly crew dressed in their royal blue uniforms greeting guests with trays of champagne – I knew I was in for a treat…

  • Kenya Revisited

    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 –…

  • From Fiji to Micronesia

    From Fiji to Micronesia

    A recent convert to the joys of cruising, I set sail earlier this year on a 17-day expedition-style cruise to the heart of remote Pacific islands with Ponant, aboard Le Soleal.  From Fiji we sailed west to the delightful Vanuatu Islands and visited a village on the island of Ambrym, with its fascinating traditions of…

  • Exploring the Wild South

    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. Chiloé Island is a large, lush island located off the southern coast of Chile. The waters of the…

  • It’s a Punt

    It’s a Punt

    High monsoon temperatures go hand in hand with high rainfall and very high humidity across Cambodia from April to October. 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…

  • 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…

  • The Colours of Alaska

    The Colours of Alaska

    My memories of travel to Alaska are awash with colours, all distinctly beautiful and varying with the seasons. The glaciers, wide open spaces, mountains, wildlife, island-dotted coastlines and extensive backcountry of “The Last Frontier” offer unforgettable experiences whether you choose summer or winter, land or sea. In the nearly endless daylight of summer’s midnight sun,…

  • More than blossoms – springtime Japan

    More than blossoms – springtime Japan

    For many, a bucket list experience is to visit Japan during the springtime ‘sakura’ (cherry blossom) season, but there is so much more to see. Each year in late March, World Journeys operates a small hosted group to experience it all – Cherry Blossom Japan. It all begins in Tokyo, with the contrasting experiences of…

  • My Morocco

    My Morocco

    Morocco offers the traveller a unique blend of culture, history, cuisine and natural beauty. Essentially, it’s my kind of travel. From the bustling city of Marrakech to the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert and the coastal town of Essaouira, there’s no shortage of fascinating places to explore. Starting with Marrakech, it’s a vibrant city…