Photo / UnsplashThere aren’t many places where you can find a world-class travel experience that costs mere dollars. The Ella Odyssey train journey is a dedicated tourist train whose 155km takes roughly seven hours through the central city of Kandy to the small town of Ella. “It becomes meditative looking out at what seems endless, rolling tea fields and the maze-like patterns they create,” writes Caterina Hrysomallis. Photo / UnsplashIf you want to experience Taiwan beyond the tourist trail, consider attending some of its supernatural celebrations. Island hopping in Fiji is a perfect combination of adventurous travel within the serene and relaxing landscape of the Pacific.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 06, 2026 08:19 UTC