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Your guide to tailored special interest tours, cruises & river cruises tours including battlefield tours, food & wine tours, religious tours, festivals and special events and gardening tours.
Guided Treks in Nepal
5th July 2022
Guided Treks in Nepal

Nepal’s dramatic mountain ranges entice hikers with stunning scenery and a sense of triumph as they conquer the challenging peaks. Famous hiking routes like Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna trail offer adventurers the chance to tick something incredible off their bucket list, while lesser...

Cycling Tours You Can Take in Europe
5th July 2022
Cycling Tours You Can Take in Europe

Looking to cycle Europe? Travel through endearing villages, past fairy tale castles and colourful orchards, and over mountain passes that reward with views galore – all under your own steam. Talk about rewarding! Here are some cycling tours you can take in Europe. Cycling France Pedal your...

The Path to Machu Picchu - Inca Trail vs Lares Trek
5th July 2022
The Path to Machu Picchu - Inca Trail vs Lares Trek

Wisps of mist curl and weave through stone pillars as the sun finds pockets of cloud and archways to shine through, illuminating Machu Picchu. The ruins stand quietly commanding the mountainside, shrouded in mystery and intrigue. You may not be entirely prepared for the emotion that tugs at...

Trekking Annapurna FAQs
5th July 2022
Trekking Annapurna FAQs

The Annapurna Circuit is one of the most popular treks in the world, and for good reason. This long distance trail is peppered with quaint teahouses, flanked by rhododendron forests and surrounded by towering peaks. It’s scenery and charm will tease your senses, while its gruelling distance...

5 Reasons To Take A TranzAlpine Journey
5th July 2022
5 Reasons To Take A TranzAlpine Journey

The South Island is hard to traverse from east to west, with less than a few places where you can drive across the centre of the island. Starting in Christchurch on the east coast and travelling to Greymouth on the west – or the other way – the TranzAlpine Railway is a five hour train journey...

Take a Small Group Safari in Africa with Bunnik
1st July 2022
Take a Small Group Safari in Africa with Bunnik

Africa is an amazing continent offering incredible safaris and interesting cultures, but with so much to see it’s hard to know where to start. With Bunnik Tours, you can relax on your African adventure with a seamless, stress-free holiday experience in a small group of like-minded Australian...

Everest Base Camp Tours FAQs
30th June 2022
Everest Base Camp Tours FAQs

Want to take a tour to Everest Base Camp? Whether you are just starting your research or already have your tour to Everest Base Camp booked with us, here we answer some frequently asked questions that may help you plan and prepare. On each tour to Everest Base Camp on Global Journeys’ website...

Best Adventure Tours to Thailand
29th June 2022
Best Adventure Tours to Thailand

There is a smorgasbord of adventure to be had in Thailand, and everyone likes theirs served up differently. Whether you want to savour the flavours of Thai cuisine, island hop the beaches of Thailand, or get a taste of the culture, there is a tour for you. Here are just some Thailand adventure...

Things to Know About Altitude Sickness
29th June 2022
Things to Know About Altitude Sickness

Altitude Sickness is a concern for many travellers whose tour takes them to destinations at high altitude. There are so many incredible places to discover that are nestled well above sea level, and while Altitude Sickness need not be a deterrent, there are some things you need to know before...

See Oberammergau on a New Scenic River Cruise in 2020
28th June 2022
See Oberammergau on a New Scenic River Cruise in 2020

If you haven’t yet booked your trip to take in the decennial Passion Play in Oberammergau in 2020 you might want to consider one of the new European river cruise and tour combinations from Scenic, that include a visit to this special event. Performed just once a decade, the Passion Play draws...

10 Things You Should Know about Touring Europe in Winter
27th June 2022
10 Things You Should Know about Touring Europe in Winter

Once or twice in your lifetime you need to experience a European winter. There is a romance to the season that floats snow to the ground, creates moody afternoons lit by ornate street lamps, where every indoor environment is toasty warm in cities and villages built for the cold. There are less...

4 Reasons Why You’ll Love Travelling on an Intrepid Small Group Tour
27th June 2022
4 Reasons Why You’ll Love Travelling on an Intrepid Small Group Tour

For many travellers, solo or otherwise, the thought of joining a small group tour can be daunting. Will you like the group? Will you have enough free time to relax and take some time for yourself? Is group travel worth it? What could a tour guide and a bunch of random travellers possibly show...

Join an Expert-led Battlefields Tour with Back-Roads
24th June 2022
Join an Expert-led Battlefields Tour with Back-Roads

Present day Northern France may conjure up images of picture perfect vineyards and bright green hills, but history tells a darker story. Countless lives were lost on this land when WWI and WWII raged on the now-picturesque countryside and the narratives of a turbulent past were penned on these...

Small Group Tours with Tauck
23rd June 2022
Small Group Tours with Tauck

Tauck know people choose their tours because they want a deeper, more authentic travel experience and they are drawn to the specialist operator’s small group trips. As with all Tauck experiences, journeys are planned to be seamless and all-inclusive. All the details are taken care of for you...

In Full Bloom with Trafalgar
21st June 2022
In Full Bloom with Trafalgar

Explore the colourful delights of Southern England's country gardens, culminating in the world famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show. This unique holiday encompasses the best of England’s country gardens. Weaving through some of its prettiest villages, your journey will take you to famous places such...

6 Reasons to Take Your Family on a Guided Tour
20th June 2022
6 Reasons to Take Your Family on a Guided Tour

Take a family tour for a stress-free holiday and create everlasting memories with your loved ones. No need to leave the children with grandma and grandpa so you can take that bucket list trip, and, why not bring the grandparents along as well?! Whether it is a short break close to home, or an...

A First Timer's Guide to Preparing for a Walking Tour
14th June 2022
A First Timer's Guide to Preparing for a Walking Tour

It is normal to be a little nervous in the lead up to your walking or hiking tour, and it is not a bad thing to feel that way. It means you are committed to getting the most out of your holiday, and if you are reading this, want to make sure you are suitably prepared. There are many reasons...

Self-Guided or Guided Cycling Tours – How do they differ?
13th June 2022
Self-Guided or Guided Cycling Tours – How do they differ?

Cycling is an incredible way to traverse a patchwork of different landscapes, uncover the local hotspots and hidden gems of a destination, and enjoy fresh air and the great outdoors. Cycling tours offer routes ideally curated to cover by bike and these can range from an itinerary incorporating...

Why You Need to Book Early to Secure Your Inca Trail Trek Permit
13th June 2022
Why You Need to Book Early to Secure Your Inca Trail Trek Permit

Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is an incredibly special experience and a privilege to undertake. Traversing the mountain passes and cloud forests over four days en route to the fascinatingly beautiful Incan citadel, and reaching it at sunrise, is an experience reserved for a lucky...

Take Your Family on a Tour with Tauck
8th June 2022
Take Your Family on a Tour with Tauck

Being a family business, Tauck is all about building bridges between families and cultures as well building bridges across generations. The Tauck Bridges series of family tours offers itineraries especially for families. Encouraging intergenerational travel for families, the Tauck Bridges...

Small Group Tours vs Coach Tours
3rd June 2022
Small Group Tours vs Coach Tours

The number of travellers on your tour can make all the difference to your holiday, and it is often hard to decide what the right fit will be for you. It can also be a bit overwhelming trying to get a gauge of how many people will be on your tour, as operators cap their group numbers...