Read our latest stories written by World Journeys’ team and collaborators. Learn about our favourite destinations and special highlights, including vibrant cultures, exquisite cuisines and the rich and unique scenery in our world.
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Arctic vs Antarctica
The Arctic and Antarctic both conjure up images of cold, icy, and far-flung lands but what’s the difference? How can you tell the two poles apart? Where are the penguins? What about the bears? 10 important differences to help you choose the pole for you! 1. The Arctic is sea surrounded by land (Greenland, and northern…
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Ever seen a Rhino fly?
Blog courtesy of Claire Trickett, andBeyond. Have you ever seen a rhinoceros fly? We have (more on that later), and it is miraculous and mind-blowing, yet humbling and heart-breaking. The harsh reality is that one rhino is killed every eight hours in South Africa and if illegal poaching continues at such an alarming, exponential rate,…
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Antarctica
Antarctica; it’s somewhere I’d dreamed of visiting since reading about the exploits of Shackleton, Scott and Amundsen. And frankly, who doesn’t want to see penguins, I’ve seen Happy Feet! I also love whales, so expectations were high. Believe me when I say that the One Ocean Expeditions cruise I experienced earlier this year blew me…
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The Great Migration is on!
Millions of wildebeest can now be seen flooding the plains in East Africa as these great animals move in search of greener pastures. The Great Migration is a nine-month cycle of movement where wildebeest accompanied by zebras, gazelles and impalas are on the move, crossing rivers with hungry crocodiles lurking in the waters. It is…
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Addicted to Caprese
No Man is an Island, so travel with friends. I have travelled to Italy many times; often for work, generally alone, usually frenetic, always wonderful. This time I booked a converted farmhouse about 10 minutes from San Gimignano with half a dozen girlfriends, all who have known each other over 20 years. Flying with Qatar…
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It’s all about the Journey
If group travel conjures up images of hordes of tourists following a guide with a megaphone, think again! Small group travel today can be the ultimate way to travel to some of the world’s most exciting, challenging and exotic countries. I am in the enviable position of hosting small groups of Kiwi travellers each year…
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A Taste of India
To launch yourself into the sights, sounds and smells of South India is to embark on a very interesting journey indeed! Perhaps the very best way to reach the heart of India is through the all-important sense of taste, on a culinary journey. Travel around India and you will discover an array of delicious and aromatic…
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Celebrating the Journey – World Journeys 10th Anniversary
The team at World Journeys were very excited to celebrate their 10th anniversary! World Journeys was launched on 10 April 2007 with the clear aim of moving away from the prevailing ‘corporate’ approach, and getting back to the niche boutique-style of travel the founders loved, selling travel ‘hands-on’ based on their own personal recommendations, including…
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Inspired by Nature
The saying goes “God created the world in 6 days, the 7th day he devoted to Rio”. Chances are he/she spent at least half of the remaining days on the rest of South America! From the beaches of Copacabana to Condors soaring over the high Andes, this is one spectacular continent. If you want…
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Devouring Vietnam
Despite having recently eaten my way around Vietnam, I can’t wait to return! Vietnam is a foodie’s dream, and an incredible culinary journey – beautiful fresh flavours and enough subtle variations by region to keep you coming back for more. Chinese flavours influence the soups of the north; spice and complex techniques are common…
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Trek to the Sun Gate
Trekking through impenetrable jungle in search of an ancient city shrouded in mountain-top mist….Peru’s Inca Trail to Machu Picchu ticked all my boxes for the perfect holiday – including a real sense of adventure and some physical activity to counter-act my fascination with foreign food. I was also pleasantly surprised to find that actual searching…
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Driving with Aoife
As a Kiwi visiting Ireland a couple of weeks after an historic All Black defeat, I was prepared for a bit of ribbing. That happened. A lot. I was also prepared for generous, gregarious, funny locals, plenty to talk about and too much to drink. That happened a lot as well. However, arriving at the…