Extra Time in…

Extra time in… gives you the insider’s info on what to do when you find yourself at a loose end and the start or end of your tour. Written by travel experts, these are spots you won’t visit on your tour, but are definitely worth exploring if you get the chance. Peel back the curtain of your chosen destination and see something new and exciting.

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Amar Grover

Ye Olde Delhi

Amar Grover is one of our resident Experts, and here he writes about his ritual walk through Old Delhi. Almost every time I pass through Delhi I try and set aside a couple of hours for my ritual walk. Old … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 18, 2012 by OTG Team

Extra Time in… Istanbul

On The Go Tours team member Cherylyn Antao went to Turkey recently and has a treasure chest of great tips for anyone with a bit of time to kill. Whether you’re having a short stopover in Istanbul or spending a few … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 14, 2011 by Shafik Meghji

Extra Time in Kathmandu: A stroll down Freak Street

Shafik Meghji is the co-author of the Rough Guide to Nepal, edition 7 of which will be published in 2012. “I sit beside the dark / Beneath the mire / Cold grey dusty day / The morning lake / Drinks … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 30, 2011 by Matthew Teller

Extra Time in Jerusalem

You plan your trip, select your dates and make your booking – but then the flight brings you into town a day ahead of the group. You could always hole up in the hotel sipping cocktails – but we think you’re … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 26, 2011 by OTG Team

Istanbul – a city on the rise and the perfect Autumn getaway

Straddling two continents and combining elements of both East and West, Istanbul’s Ottoman and Byzantine relics are fascinating enough. However, it’s not all about the old in Istanbul – this is a city with its finger on the pulse of … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 19, 2011 by Matthew Teller

Extra time in Amman

By Matthew Teller Amman is a metropolis on the up. Retail is booming like never before: the downtown souks – always a place of frenetic buying and selling – are being joined by a host of uptown districts where the … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 6, 2011 by OTG Team

Extra time in… Johannesburg

I’ve just returned from a holiday in my home country of South Africa. The sun was (mostly) out, I was in fabulous company and the food was incredible. I’ve been lucky enough to grow up in a household where both my … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 20, 2011 by OTG Team

Things to do in Beijing, China

If you have a half day spare in Beijing and wanting to ‘get your Chi on’, I would suggest visiting the Lama Temple, formerly known as the Yonghe Gong Tibetan Lama Temple. A cheap subway ride to the Yonghegong Lama … Continue reading →

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