Ellie Jones
Travel Content Writer
Blogs by Ellie
4 min
All aboard... Iconic rail journeys around the world
Ellie Jones
21st January 2026
There is something timeless about rail travel. It captures the imagination, conjuring images of grand stations, gleaming locomotives and ele...
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2 min
The Allure of Asia
Ellie Jones
2nd December 2025
Asia is a continent of infinite journeys. Its vast landscapes, ancient traditions and kaleidoscope of cultures offer discoveries with every ...
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Travel Diaries: The Treasures of Sri Lanka
Ellie Jones
16th October 2025
A journalist for 25 years, Teresa Machan has written for national magazines and newspapers including The Guardian, The Times, The Independen...
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Meet the Neighbours
Ellie Jones
23rd September 2025
Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand may be neighbours, but each tells a distinct story – revealed moment by moment, from lantern-lit street...
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2 min
Around The World With Distant Journeys
Ellie Jones
19th September 2025
Loyal customer, Andy Woolf, has travelled to an impressive three continents with Distant Journeys, enjoying tours to Australia, New Zealand,...
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3 min
The Americas
Ellie Jones
18th September 2025
The recent BBC series ‘The Americas’ with Tom Hanks vividly brought to life the vast, awe-inspiring landscapes and wildlife of these captiva...
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5 min
Seasonal Shifts: Japan
Ellie Jones
16th September 2025
With our tours to Japan running from autumn through to spring, we see first-hand how the country’s landscape evolves into new art forms as t...
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3 min
Time for Tea...
Ellie Jones
13th August 2025
Tea has shaped daily life and culture across Asia for thousands of years, with each country offering its own unique chapter in the story. Th...
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3 min
We’re one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025
Ellie Jones
25th July 2025
We’re delighted to share that we have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, securing a top spot in the UK’s Top Sm...
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3 min
Wild Thing - Encounter wildlife in its natural habitat
Ellie Jones
22nd July 2025
Whether you’re crossing sun-drenched plains, venturing into rainforest canopies, snorkelling among coral reefs, or gliding through tangled m...
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3 min
India by Rail, Road & Sail
Ellie Jones
17th July 2025
India has over one million square miles to explore, its breathtaking landscapes coupled with bustling cities and rural gems make it such an ...
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4 min
Where to go when… our specialists’ top picks
Ellie Jones
17th July 2025
Looking for the perfect time to take your next adventure? Whether you’re chasing wildlife migrations, cultural festivals, or natural wonders...
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