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News and travel articles

News & travel articles

Local woman in Cusco, Peru, selling locally produced jewellery

Does your souvenir tell a story you want to share?

We’ve all been there. Tempted by colourful trinkets or beautiful jewellery in some far-flung corner of the world that we simply have to bring home. Something we feel we just can’t live without. It’s completely natural to want to bring something home from the places we visit. A souvenir is…

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Jude from TourCompass watching elephants by the Kinabatangan River

Travelogue from Malaysia: Boat trip on the Kinabatangan River in northern Borneo

In April 2026, our travel specialist Jude travelled to Borneo to experience the island’s magical nature and wildlife. Read about her adventure on the Kinabatangan River below. Borneo, the world’s third-largest island, is famous for its tropical rainforest and as one of the few places on Earth where you can…

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Christina on Straddie – the world’s second-largest sand island

Travelogue from Australia: Straddie – the world’s second largest sand island

Picture this. You’re in Brisbane, you’ve got a day off, and you’re looking for the perfect way to spend it. If you’re a nature and wildlife enthusiast like our Product Manager for Oceania, Christina, then you simply have to visit North Stradbroke Island, affectionately known as Straddie. Read about her…

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Madeal Simba - safari guide in Tanzania

Meet our guides: Madeal Simba

A safari is not only about the animals you see. It is also about the person beside you who helps bring the wilderness to life. The guide who notices the smallest movement in the grass. Who understands the behaviour of the animals. Who knows when to move on and when…

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Woman in a TourCompass T-shirt standing in Angkor, Cambodia

Timeless wonders: 10 ruins that bring history to life

There are places in the world where time seems to stand still. Where ancient temples hide deep within lush jungle landscapes, and abandoned cities remain as silent witnesses to a glorious past. Ruins aren’t just piles of old stones. They are living time capsules where history still breathes, and where…

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