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Christina, Product Manager at TourCompass, walks the Coogee to Bondi trail

Travelogue from Australia: Coogee to Bondi – one of Sydney’s most beautiful walks

A tour to Australia always promises unforgettable experiences, both big and small. Below, Product Manager Christina shares one of her most memorable experiences from her visit to Australia in May 2026. Some experiences stay with you long after you’ve returned home. For me, the walk from Coogee to Bondi is…

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Woman overlooking the beautiful village of Gokayama

Which Japan tour should you choose?

Naming tours can sometimes be quite a thoughtful process for our Product Managers. Should we take the poetic route and give our tours names worthy of a romantic tale, or should we simply name them after what you, as our guest, will experience? And it’s been no different when it…

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Iida looks into the camera with her back to Ha Long Bay

Travelogue from Vietnam: Five unforgettable memories from my tour

In May 2026, travel specialist Iida set off on a 12-day tour of Vietnam, discovering many of the country’s highlights from north to south. Below, she shares five special moments where she truly felt connected to the local people and their culture – moments that were both moving and enlightening.…

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Liam and wife Maisie in Kaura in Manggis on Bali

Travelogue from Bali: Honeymoon in Kaura

In April 2026, our guest relations specialist Liam travelled to Bali with his new wife, Maisie. Read about their experiences visiting Kaura (located in Manggis) – a sustainable retreat created by our local partner in collaboration with the village. As part of my honeymoon in Bali, I had the privilege…

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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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