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 […]
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 travellers each year to […]
There are never-ending surprises in the African bush. You never know what you are going to see, hear, smell, and that is the thrill of it! I have travelled to Africa many times, yet each dawn of a new day, each sighting of a new animal, and each setting of the glorious African sun is awe-inspiring. […]
I was always destined for a life of travel, from the day I was born! Born in Bandung, West Java, I soon became accustomed to being the odd one out – the only white, freckled kid in a class of 52 Indonesians! I lived between Bandung and London until I was 14. In London I […]
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. Travel around India and you will discover an array of delicious and aromatic dishes to satisfy your […]
World Journeys officially launched on 10 April 2007 in New Zealand and the team were very excited to celebrate our 10th anniversary! World Journeys was launched 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 […]
Giraffe Manor – Ange Pirie Giraffe Manor is my favourite place to stay in Nairobi, but its beautiful ‘manor’ houses, Spa and lovely boutique are not why I’m there. It’s all about the giraffes! As the sun rises they lope on up to the house and guests ‘in the know’ start their day feeding the giraffes through […]
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 to […]
Despite having recently eaten my way around Vietnam, I can’t wait to return! Vietnam is a foodie’s dream – 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 on the central coast and in […]
Last year I travelled to Tarangire National Park in northern Tanzania – slightly off the main safari route – but I was so impressed! This lesser visited wildlife hotspot is fantastic place to whet the appetite before visiting the Serengeti or the Ngorongoro Crater. Lying between the start of the safari route at Kilimanjaro and the famous Ngorongoro Crater […]
