Guest Bloggers

Hand-picked by us to give you a different perspective on the exciting world of travel, our guest bloggers are editors, journalists, freelance writers, travellers and other members of the travel community. We hope their quirky, informative, relevant posts keep our blog fresh and interesting to you all. If you have anything edgy and topical (and preferably travel-related!) that you’d like to blog about, contact us on blog@onthegotours.com.

Posted on May 10, 2013 by OTG Team

Video of the week – Incredible India

  Beautifully filmed by one of our very own travellers – Andrew Kirby, Incredible India tells the story of a young couple and their journey by railway across Northern India. The adventure spans from the majestic foothills of the Himalayas … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 2, 2013 by Joe Harrod

Giant Pandas – Part Two

Second part of our guest blog by Clare Kendall, freelance journalist and photographer We decided to forego the baby cuddling photo op in favour of a half day voluntary work. We prepared panda food, mucked out their cages and fed … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 30, 2013 by Joe Harrod

Giant Pandas – the Chengdu Research Base

Guest blog by Clare Kendall, freelance journalist and photographer I knew that baby pandas would be cute but nothing prepared me (a hardened journalist) for just how impossibly, unbearably, achingly cute they would be in the flesh (or rather fluff). … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 24, 2013 by Guest Bloggers

Gallipoli – Coming Home

By John Stuart. John Stuart has kindly permitted us to share his poignant piece ‘Coming Home‘ with you all. We’re proud and privileged to publish these very evocative words on the eve of the 98th anniversary. John is  Australian writer living in … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 9, 2013 by Joe Harrod

The Aztec Empire of Teotihuacan – Mexico

By guest blogger Carla Dobson-Elliott. Mexico is a beautiful, welcoming and culturally fascinating nation whose appeal is often overshadowed by the rowdy coastal resorts such as Cancun and Tijuana. Beyond the tourist trail lies an ancient and endlessly fascinating country. … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 2, 2013 by Joe Harrod

Duruthu Perahera Festival – Colombo

By guest blogger Carla Dobson-Elliott. Just over 100km from the southern tip of India, Sri Lanka has a rich and diverse culture that is most in evidence during the island’s festivals.  The country is enjoying a huge surge in tourism … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 11, 2012 by Guest Bloggers

Exploring China’s Longmen Grottoes

Art galleries are not to everyone’s taste, but where do you go to get your culture fix if the likes of the Louvre and the Tate aren’t for you? Dotted all over the world there are amazing cultural sites out … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 30, 2012 by Amar Grover

Walking the Great Wall of China

Join guest expert Amar Grover as he takes a walk along the serpentine Great Wall of China.  Its image sells wine, motorbikes and mobile phones. Well before space flight, it was even thought visible from the moon. It remains a … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 18, 2012 by Guest Bloggers

Exploring historic Istanbul

 Heading to Turkey? Check out these tips on things to see and do when in Istanbul. Istanbul has a rich and varied history which has seen it being involved in major political, cultural and religious events for well over 2,000 … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 5, 2012 by Amar Grover

Amar Grover visits Ait Benhaddou in Morocco

There’s one place in Morocco where you can follow in the footsteps of Jesus and Alexander the Great, Marco Polo and the Prince of Persia. Well, kind of….. It’s doubled as Sodom, Gomorrah and the Nile and, as you might … Continue reading →

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