Designer Journeys

05/06/2026

On the Tonle Sap, the lake, it's where people are born, grow up and live their whole lives.

Schools float. Churches float. Markets float. The water is the village. Entire communities built on stilts, rising and falling with the seasons, weaving bamboo crafts, casting nets at sunrise, going about a life that has barely changed for generations.

Most travellers pass through Cambodia without ever knowing this world exists.
Our Local Designers will take you into it. Paddling alongside villagers, sitting inside a floating home, watching the lake turn gold at dusk. The kind of access and the kind of moments that are impossible to find on your own. 🌅

Swipe to see what that looks like 👉

04/06/2026

16 days to understand why Southeast Asia changes people.

Vietnam. Cambodia. Laos. Three countries that each have something the others don't — and together they make one of the most extraordinary journeys you'll ever take.

Would you do all three in a row? 👇

03/06/2026

ANNOUNCING TAILORED TRAVEL AGENTS OF THE YEAR 🏆

We are happy to announce the winners of its inaugural ‘Designer Journeys – Tailored Travel Awards’.

• Jamie Davison was named Tailored Travel Agent of the Year in recognition of his extensive industry experience, itinerary expertise and the strong client relationships that have made him one of Australia’s most respected tailored travel advisors.
• Carrie Walshe received the Tailored Travel Excellence Award for the care, creativity and dedication she brings to designing bespoke journeys that exceed client expectations.

Both winners were presented with their awards during Designer Journeys' five-day recognition trip at The Ungasan Clifftop Resort in Uluwatu, Bali.

To Jamie and Carrie, a huge congratulations from all of us at Designer Journeys. Your work, partnership and the confidence you place in our team mean a great deal to our Local Designers and the travellers who get to experience the journeys you help create.

Every great agent has a story like Jamie and Carrie's waiting to be written. Start yours in 2026. 🚀

02/06/2026

EXCLUSIVE: DOUBLE INCENTIVES STAY LIVE THROUGH TO THE END OF JUNE

The response last month was so incredible that we couldn't just stop there. We are keeping the momentum rolling and going bigger than ever. To celebrate the close of FY26, we are keeping our DOUBLE REWARDS locked in for one more month! That means 2X the payout on every genuine enquiry, right up until the very last second of the financial year. Together, let's make this our biggest month in history. 🔥

It follows a huge May. Agents earned close to $48,000 in loyalty rewards across the month and the response was massive. After a few months of disruption, it was a clear sign that travel is well and truly back and that tailor-made travel, in particular, is exactly what travellers are looking for right now.

We also know this is one of the most demanding stretches of your year. As you close out FY26, we handle the rest. You stay focused on closing the year and the double reward still lands — turning your busiest month into one of your most rewarding.

Let's finish FY26 on a high! 🚀

31/05/2026

Some cities ask to be seen. Rome asks to be savoured. Think quiet entries, candlelit evenings in Trastevere, and stories of empire shared at an unhurried pace. If you’re drawn to Rome with depth, beauty, and ease, this guide was written with you in mind. Discover it when you’re ready.

Rome rewards travellers who slow down—especially in Italy, where a well-designed journey can feel both effortless and deeply personal. This destination guide to rome italy tours is written for high-end travellers who…

31/05/2026

What if Rome is at its most unforgettable before the city fully wakes? Think Colosseum light at dawn, lingering stillness in the Vatican, and Trastevere after dark, softly unscripted. Our latest guide is for travellers who want Rome with depth, beauty, and room to wander. Take a quiet look when it feels right.

In Italy, Rome rewards cultural enthusiasts who also crave a little edge-of-the-map energy: a Colosseum dawn, a Vatican Museums art quest, and a Trastevere evening that feels deliciously unscripted. This ultimate Rome…

30/05/2026

Rome feels different when you meet it quietly, before the crowds, between long lunches, and in the hush of candlelit streets. Our latest guide is for travellers who want the Eternal City with elegance, ease, and room to breathe. If that sounds like your kind of Rome, begin here.

Wondering what to do in Rome, Italy, when you want beauty, breathing space, and the best things without the bustle? This destination travel guide for high-end travellers in Italy is designed to…

30/05/2026

Thought it was just a kayak tour. Turns out Cape Town had other plans. 🚣🌊

Penguins. Seals. Table Mountain watching over you the whole time. The kind of morning where you look around and can't quite believe this is real.

Have you ever had a travel moment that completely surprised you? Tell us below 👇


Beautifully captured by: sydneyblandford, atlanticoutlook

29/05/2026

One of the most beautiful countries in the world — and we haven't even shown you everything yet.

South Africa has a way of leaving people completely speechless. And our Local Designers know exactly how to make sure you experience every part of it properly.

Is South Africa on your list?


Beautifully captured by: wautrs, planetbrandon, artof_pictures, dngo227

28/05/2026

Some places don’t simply tell history; they let you feel it in the hush between stone and shadow. The Colosseum invites a more intimate kind of adventure, where ancient Rome still lingers and every step stirs wonder. If Italy is calling you toward something deeper, let this story gently draw you in.

In Italy, few places spark that instant, spine-tingling curiosity like the Colosseum in Rome, Italy—an ancient amphitheatre that still feels alive. For cultural-enthusiast adventure seekers, this is where you can explore the…