The Mediterranean is renowned for its delicious food, great weather and amazing beaches. From Greece and Croatia to Italy, Spain and Turkey, options abound for a Med beach break or cultural adventure. Here we’ve picked out some of the best destinations in the Mediterranean! Dubrovnik, Croatia The walled city...
Articles by Ben Bromley
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The 7 Best Italy Food Experiences (7 minute read)
When you think of Italy, food is one of the first things that comes to mind. This European country is famous for its cuisine around the world. The home of pizza, pasta and gelato. Not to mention some of the best wines in Europe. Incredible fresh salads, health-boosting olive...
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Where to Stay: 6 of the Best Hotels in Tallinn, Estonia (8 minute read)
Tallinn is an up and coming destination for travellers looking to get off the beaten track in Europe. The Estonian capital boasts a charming medieval Old Town, a burgeoning food scene and a rapidly developing seafront area, Noblessner, which is sure to become a highlight of many trips to...
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Live La Dolce Vita: Discover Italy in 2023 (8 minute read)
The European summer is drawing closer, which means it’s a great time to be booking your Italy vacation for 2023. From the stunning Renaissance architecture of Florence to the romantic canals of Venice, the beautiful island of Capri and the laid back lifestyle of Sicily. Italy offers something for...
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2 Days in Istanbul: Getting the Most From Your City Break (6 minute read)
There’s something brilliant about a city break isn’t there? Jetting somewhere new for a whirlwind 48 hours or so. Seeing the sights, enjoying some nice food, and making it back home in time for work on Monday. And in a time when people around the world are seeing their...
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What to see in the Amazon Rainforest: 5 Species to Spot on Your Trip (7 minute read)
The Amazon Rainforest, known by many as the “Lungs of the Earth”, is the most biodiverse place on the planet. It is crucial for climate stability in Latin America and the world. Stretching across eight countries, including Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Bolivia, it covers more than 40% of...
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Your Questions Answered: The Egypt Sleeper Train (7 minute read)
On the majority of our Egypt tours, we include one or two journeys by overnight sleeper train, from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo. There are several reasons for doing this. Namely, using the Egypt sleeper train keeps costs down when compared to flying. We can pass these...
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Our 12 Top Destinations for 2023: A Tour for Every Month of the Year (10 minute read)
Are you starting to plan your travel for next year? We have tours departing every month, to countries all over the world. But some places are best visited at certain times of year. In March, the beautiful spring cherry blossoms are in bloom across Japan. In July, southern Africa...
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The Queen of Travel: Every Overseas Trip by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (10 minute read)
Like millions of people around the world, everyone at On The Go Tours was deeply saddened to hear about the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died peacefully at her Scottish home of Balmoral on 8 September 2022 at the age of 96, after a lifetime of...
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One For the Bucket List: Husky Sledding in Finland (6 minute read)
What is the main highlight of a winter trip to Finnish Lapland? Is it the chance to spot the magical Northern Lights dancing across the night sky? Taking the children to meet Father Christmas at Santa’s Village, before he sets off on Christmas Eve to the delight of children...
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Iceland Packing List: What to Pack for Iceland if Visiting in Winter (10 minute read)
The best thing about adventure travel is that you get to see different places and experience different things – more exciting than flying to an all-inclusive beach resort for a few days of sun, sea, and sand! But this can make packing a bit of a challenge. When heading...
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Tiger Conservation in India: How We’re Helping (4 minute read)
It’s taken a while, but we are starting to see India bookings trickling in again as the country re-opens to travellers after the pandemic. And whilst we cannot wait to get back to showing our groups around the Taj Mahal, taking in the chaos of Delhi and heading up...
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Off The Beaten Track Holidays: The Best Destinations to Escape Modern Life (6 minute read)
Modern life is stressful, isn’t it? The news is always depressing, we’re all glued to our phones and even when we travel we find ourselves scrolling through social media or checking emails. Sometimes you just want to fully disconnect from the modern world and focus on real-life experiences. Globalization...
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Tips For Visiting the Pyramids of Giza: How to get the Most From Your Trip (10 minute read)
I visited the Pyramids of Giza for myself in December 2021 as part of our King Tutankhamun group tour. The following are some tips shared with me by my guide and picked up by myself during the experience. I hope they are useful if you are visiting the pyramids...
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What to See in Tokyo on your Japan Trip (9 minute read)
It’s taken a long time, but on October 11, 2022, Japan re-opened its borders fully to foreign travellers and reinstated visa-free travel for people coming from many countries, including the USA, UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. This is great news for the country’s hotels, restaurants, museums, and other...
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The 10 Most Beautiful Palaces in the World (10 minute read)
Buckingham Palace in London has been in the headlines over the past two weeks. This is thanks to the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. The monarch is celebrating 70 years on the throne. Events beamed worldwide included a jubilee concert featuring Diana Ross,...
