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18 October, 2019
Jemma Explores The Land of Fire and Ice with ColletteI have recently had the privilege, thanks to Collette, to travel to the majestic wonder that is Iceland and wow did this tour exceed my already high expectations! I could tell this story in pictures only, no words required! You would not be disappointed in the slightest but let me tell you a...
01 October, 2019
Yvonne's Spectacular APT Kimberley Coast CruiseI recently had the opportunity to join APT on the Expedition Cruise ship Ms Island Sky sailing along the Kimberley Coast from Broome to Darwin. I knew I was in for an amazing experience but this surpassed even my own expectations. It is a vast and remote region and the colours of the natural...
24 September, 2019
It's Three Times a Charm for Global Journeys at Insight Vacation’s National Awards 2019Global Journeys had a great night at the 2019 Insight Vacations National Awards hosted in Sydney over the weekend. Taking out the National Top Online Travel Agency for Insight Vacations and being recognised as the National Top Agency for Luxury Gold was an exciting achievement. Campbell...
21 May, 2019
Natasha's Take on Independent Travel vs Guided Touring in CambodiaI’ve always wanted to visit Cambodia, I mean, who doesn’t want to see the silhouette of Angkor Wat against a backdrop of an epic sunrise? So, when I saw the opportunity to take some leave and set off on a quick adventure (inspired by a string of public holidays), Cambodia shot straight to the...
21 May, 2019
Highlights of Cambodia through Natasha's EyesI recently set off on an incredible trip through Cambodia and got to see so many beautiful places. I was limited by my dates so I couldn’t fit in a tour and instead navigated this incredible country on my own (with my partner in tow) – you can read how I found tackling Cambodia independently...
29 November, 2018
Georgie's 7 Day Diamond Event from Amsterdam to Mainz with APTWith Global Journeys being an APT VIP Diamond Partner Agency, every couple of years we are invited to their inaugural VIP Diamond Event. For 2016, the invitation was for a European River Cruise onboard the ms Amavenita (one of APT’s newest ships) on a unique itinerary including the Rhine,...
18 September, 2018
What We Pack in Our Carry On LuggageLet’s face it, long haul travel is hard work and endured only because there is a fabulous tour sandwiched between those flights. Whether you live in a regional town or a city, once you add the commute to the to the airport to the check-in, flights, potential delays and transfer to your hotel...
23 August, 2018
Georgie's 11 Day Highlights of China & the Yangtze with UniworldMy sister and I ventured off for a trip of a lifetime with Uniworld to China (although I’m definitely going back for more). We decided on the 11 Day Highlights of China & the Yangtze itinerary, beginning in Shanghai and ending Beijing. I loved China, every day was full of intrigue, history and...
08 August, 2018
Natasha gets Enchanted by the Danube with UniworldI spent 8 glorious days cruising down the Danube with Uniworld and it blew me away. Now I’ll be honest, I didn’t know if I was a ‘cruiser’ when I decided to take this trip. I wasn’t sure what to expect and being in the travel industry I tend to scrutinise everything on holiday – I compare...
08 August, 2018
Juliet's Waltz Along the Danube with VikingMy very first European winter experience was on Viking’s Danube Waltz river cruise, and my husband Ben was lucky enough to tag along as we explored the Christmas Markets along the Danube. We arrived in Budapest on a misty morning and checked into our home for the next week, the Viking...
07 August, 2018
Beautiful Croatia with Insight VacationsEach year Insight Vacations rewards their top selling agents with a Top Achievers trip on one of their itineraries. I was fortunate enough to experience their tour that I sell so much of in a slightly modified/shorter version of the Country Roads of Croatia. On our modified tour we started in...
24 July, 2018
Hannah's Highlights of Scenic's 15 Days Jewels of EuropeIn April 2017, I was lucky enough to experience all-inclusive river cruising with Scenic, on their very popular 15 Day Jewels of Europe river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam, crossing four countries (Hungry, Austria, Germany and Holland) and cruising on three rivers - the Danube, Main Danube...
20 July, 2018
Jemma's tour of Switzerland and the Glacier ExpressIn October 2017, I was lucky enough to experience Travelmarvel in conjunction with Great Rail Journey’s, tour of Switzerland. Travelmarvel’s 12 Day Glacier Express & St Moritz exceeded my expectations and how efficient is the Swiss Rail System! As seamless and well organised as the Swiss...
14 July, 2018
Natasha Takes the Backroads of Southern ItalyI grew up in a tiny town where the only main street is about 200m long, the road out to my farm is mostly just one-lane, and it’s natural to wave at every car you pass as you rattle off onto the gravel curb. Safe to say, getting off the beaten track with Back-Roads was right up my alley! I...
06 July, 2018
Juliet's Tour of Croatia and Slovenia with GlobusI've just returned from spending 11 days travelling through Croatia & Slovenia with Globus on their The Croatian tour. My first trip with Globus, we began our travels in Zagreb, travelled to Slovenia where we were based in the gorgeous capital of Ljubljana. From therewe visited the...
15 June, 2018
How to Choose the Right Tour Company and Itinerary For YouTouring has shaken its reputation for just being hordes of people following a paddle in a whirlwind of buses, bright coloured lanyards, audio guides, and rushed photo stops. Being an intuitive industry, the travel space has evolved to offer more tour styles and group touring options so that...
06 June, 2018
Jemma's Highlights of The Danube with APT - Budapest to VilshofenI found the 8 Day Highlights of the Danube to be a great introduction to river cruising! The tour starts in Budapest, cruises through Austria with options to visit both Slovakia and the Czech Republic and ends in Germany. If you want something that is just a little shorter than the ever...
05 June, 2018
Natasha Uncovers Morocco With IntrepidMorocco is a land of contrasts. Small towns with pointed rooftops in the north can be mistaken for Swiss villages, and the sparse arid landscapes contrast the vast mountain ranges and barren desert as you venture towards the south. And Natasha got to see a bit of it all! Read her story... I...
03 May, 2018
Best Online Travel Agency 2018 FinalistsWe are thrilled that Global Journeys has again been announced as a finalist in the AFTA National Travel Industry Awards for Best Online Travel Agency (OTA). We are honoured to be recognised alongside the other finalists in 2018 for excellence in our field and are proud of all the hard work and...
20 November, 2017
Jemma's Highlights of EgyptQuite some time ago now, when I was in high school, I was scheduled to go on a history trip with a select few students to Egypt. This was the year of the Egyptian revolution, and of course, all was cancelled. My dreams of Egypt and all its history slipped away with this cancelled school trip,...
17 November, 2017
Leanne's Mexican AdventureIn May I had the amazing opportunity to take part in the 8 Day Wonders of Mexico's Yucatan tour operated seamlessly by Globus. Mexico has always been on my list of places to travel so I felt very privileged to be offered this opportunity. My tour operated in the reverse direction to how it is...
