A visit to Marrakech is a magical experience. The city offers plenty of exoticism and romance, with a thriving old centre housing bustling markets, craft businesses, restaurants and more. It’s a tourist destination that manages to combine the best of Moroccan culture and tradition but with...
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
The Best Trekking Routes in Nepal
Nepal attracts over 200,000 trekkers on a yearly basis. But most of these experience difficulties when it comes to choosing the best trek for them. It can be a very daunting task, so to help you decide here’s an introduction to five of the best trekking...
10 of the Best Activities in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai was once a sleepy local city in the north of Thailand. Yet it has now become a must-see destination for both tourists and long-term travellers alike. There’s much to do in Chiang Mai, including experiencing the local cuisine, culture and sightseeing. To give you an idea...
The Best Solo Adventures Off The Beaten Track
If you ever doubted that solo travel was a growing trend, doubt no more. The numbers of those travelling alone have been rising steadily for the past few years. And it’s a trend that’s showing no sign of stopping. According to Pinterest’s travel trends for 2018,...
Five Great Reasons to Visit India
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...
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...