I’d been warned that the history of ancient Egypt was so vast and complex that it can be overwhelming for a first-time visitor, that Egypt is so unique that it feels like its own Planet, so that doing a spot of pre-reading would be useful to understand the pharonic timeline and the various dynasties. Undaunted, […]
Category Archives: Destination
Outstanding Oman in January
We have a new favourite Arabian country! It’s hard to imagine a country where you can experience in just one week a more diverse range of landscapes than Oman, the fastest growing tourist destination in the Middle East and yet one still under the radar for many Kiwi travellers. In our week of private touring […]
Luxury Lanka in September
It had been over 20 years since I was last in Sri Lanka so I was keen to see the changes and explore new destinations since the end of the civil war in 2009. Our first stop was Negombo, a small fishing village North of Colombo not too far from the Airport. It is often […]
Cruising French Polynesia : The Tuamotus, Marquesas & Society Islands
Bonjour and Ia Orana! French Polynesia’s very remote Marquesas Islands have lived in my imagination since I was a child as one of those impossibly exotic destinations that it would be a dream to visit one day, and now I can’t imagine a better way of doing this than aboard Ponant’s small luxury cruise ship […]
A Journey Through Cambodia’s Heart and Wilderness
Hello Bong! That simple, warm greeting from the Cambodian people made me feel like family from the moment I stepped off the plane. It’s a small word, but it embodies so much of what makes this country so special—community, respect, and connection. It’s hard to believe that such a beautiful nation endured so much hardship […]
Amazing Africa in 2026
Once the pandemic was over in 2022, we noticed that sub-Saharan Africa was THE ‘bucket list’ destination that our clients were mostly asking for. It’s a place you’d been dreaming of visiting, and the reality then usually far surpassed even those high expectations. The Discover Travel team have all enjoyed their own safaris and adventures within this […]
South America’s calling for 2026
Hola! As we shiver in the Kiwi winter, warmer exotic climes certainly appeal right now, so we thought we’d highlight one of our favourite destinations. We think that South America has been hugely overlooked in recent years, but from New Zealand it’s a very comparable in-flight time to flying to either Japan or Vietnam! There are […]
Japan, South Korea & Taiwan in 2026
With so many of our clients currently planning their travels to Asia in 2026, we thought it was a good time to showcase three destinations that are very much in fashion and great value for money – Japan, South Korea & Taiwan. Japan is unique – it feels entirely different to anywhere else in Asia, […]
Discover the UK & Europe in 2026 and beyond – what you need to know
Dear Travellers, Many of our clients are now planning their European adventures next year and ‘earlybird’ specials for 2026 European flights, cruises and tours are now out. Planning the perfect European holiday is our absolute specialty, it’s our #1 destination – the team have all lived there and travelled extensively around it, so please don’t book anything […]
Vibrant Vietnam with the family
“What do you mean the body isn’t here, this can’t be happening again!” This was my third trip to Hanoi and for the 3rd time in 26 years I had timed my visit to coincide with Uncle Ho being shipped back to Moscow for a spot of maintenance and re-embalming. Luckily this was the only […]