India is an awe-inspiring country with a cacophony of sights, sounds and smells assaulting your senses at every turn. Guest blogger Sarah Williams tell us why India continues to grow as a popular destination and why now is the time to make your own pilgrimage to this...
Category: Guest Bloggers
Our guest bloggers include journalists, bloggers and travellers who have enjoyed our tours – the one thing they all have in common is they love travel and have a great story to tell. If you would like to see your article posted on our blog, please contact us at blog@onthegotours.com
A Mature Traveller’s Experience in Egypt
Globe trotting is no longer the reserve of younger generations. The recently retired are increasingly taking time out to explore the world and, if anything, discovering that travel only gets better with age. Jonathan Look, Jr. began travelling after his early retirement and this February we invited...
Five of the Best Activities in India
Writer Chris Richardson travelled to India and, after many merry months meandering across the mighty subcontinent, he’s here to share his top five activities. Whilst this list could be a top 50 and still fail to capture everything, it’s hoped it’ll serve as a useful starting...
10 Tips for Visiting India’s Tiger Reserves
The Indian continent is recognised as one of the true natural wonders of the world, with travellers visiting India for centuries to marvel at its astounding landscapes and abundant biodiversity. Julian Matthews is the chairman of TOFT India, an organisation that aims to conserve tigers and...
Five Reasons Why You Should Visit Rajasthan in India
Rajasthan, or the ‘Land of the Kings’ as it translates to in English, is one of India’s most popular regions. From grand palaces to ancient temples, mouth-watering delicacies to desert sand dunes – Rajasthan has it all. But for a place that offers such a wealth of experiences,...
The Abu Simbel Sun Festival with Life Part II
In March we invited world traveller Jonathan Look, Jr. to try our Abu Simbel Sun Festival Tour from the perspective of a “mature traveller”. Jonathan took early retirement in 2011 to explore the world, take pictures and write about it on his blog LifePart2.com. Given his vast...
How to Explore Shanghai on the Cheap
One of China’s most-visited destinations and one of the Far East’s mega cities, Shanghai is often high on travellers’ bucket lists. But contrary to popular belief, visiting Shanghai doesn’t need to be an expensive affair. Several top attractions in Shanghai are actually free to visit and there...
The Top 5 Foods to Try During Your Trip to Iceland
All foodies have been there – that moment when the travel bug has hit, but you’re overwhelmed with your options. You don’t know where you want to go, but you know you want to explore a fun destination and eat as much yummy food as possible....
Where to go for a wildlife holiday in India
With its numerous sanctuaries, national parks and tiger reserves, India is the perfect wildlife holiday destination. Covering large areas of the country, these nature reserves are home to an exotic and exciting variety of wildlife that captivates visitors. The popularity of these national parks has increased...
Jaisalmer – A Mirage in The Desert
Despite having some misconceptions before travelling to India, I really enjoyed the cities. The sights, the vibes, the colours, the people, the daily life that goes on despite everything and anything. I visited many and I particularly liked seven of them. Although, Jaisalmer definitely deserves a special...