9 new trips to take in 2026 for maximum happiness
From blissed-out beach trips to exploring new cities and authentically getting under the skin of a destination, plan your travels around what makes you happy
Where ancient history is always in style
Discover the exotic destinations of these ancient lands. Travel here with National Geographic Journeys and you’ll find genuine adventure combined with all the benefits of the modern world: private rides, contemporary hotels, exotic desert campsites, and otherworldly experiences you’ll never forget. History is calling, and there’s no time like the present to explore it.
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Why we travel: an insight into G Adventures' Happiness List
Travelling makes us happy — we all know that — but often it’s less about where we go and more about our experiences and how they make us feel
Best G Adventures tours for first-time travellers
Trips with G Adventures offer just the right mix of structure and spontaneity for first-timers, so start your story as a traveller off right
Tapestry of unity: the spirit of Jordan lives on the Kalha Stairs
From Wadi Rum to Amman’s streets, bold ideas and bright colours illuminate Jordan’s creative heart