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The world’s next great journeys

They say it’s the journey that’s most important, not the destination. But what if the journey is the destination? The following are some of our favourite new journeys that are now being offered across the globe, contemporary adventures each with its own point of difference. Some are for hikers, some for bikers, some for cruisers, some for train tragics. Some will appeal to those who love to indulge; some are for travellers attempting the opposite. For all, however, the journey is the attraction … the destination. - Ben Groundwater

Georgia’s capital of Tbilisi.

Diverse and delicious: The world’s five greatest new trips for foodies

If you live to eat – and therefore travel to eat – look no further.

  • by Ben Groundwater
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Fjordland.

Get your boots on: The world’s five best new hikes

The Balkans, New Zealand, Georgia and Japan are starters in the quest for the best hikes.

  • by Rob McFarland
The Dolomites are stitched with more than 600 via ferratas.

Enjoy gobsmacking beauty along these five hot new adventure trails

Derring-do types who thrive on challenging experiences in far-flung places, look no further.

  • by Andrew Bain
JA Manafuru has launched wellness packages.

These six transformative trips will enrich your mind and body

Much-needed time out is even better in an exotic location. If you’re in need of some cup-filling, you can’t go wrong with these revitalising journeys.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Get your kicks on Route 66 in the US.

Four fresh, little-known road trips (and one classic) you must take

Forget waiting until 2026 to get your kicks. Here are four alternative (and one quintessential) road trips you should take right now.

  • by Katrina Lobley

Five exciting new cruise routes will take you to truly unusual places

From ice-encrusted mountains to jungle-clad volcanoes, glamorous Asian cities to the remotest settlements, here are five of the most tempting new cruise routes.

  • by Brian Johnston
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Costa Rica’s natural attractions are stellar.

Five of the world’s most exciting places to see wildlife

One of the thrills of a visit to the world’s wild places is seeing how the (non-human) locals live.

  • by Sue Williams
Acrtic Circle Express Train crosses Lylling Bridge

Five of the world’s best new (or revamped) train journeys

A new version of the Orient Express, an extended Australian epic and high-speed trip through South-East Asia are some of the highlights.

  • by Tim Richards
Jeddah’s historic old town, Al Balad.

Five of the most awe-inspiring tours on Earth right now

Leave the logistics to the experts on these escorted adventures in exotic locations.

  • by Belinda Jackson

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