It’s the news we’ve been waiting for since March. At 06:01 GMT on the 8 December 2020 in University Hospital, Coventry, United Kingdom, 90-year old Margaret Keenan became the first person to be given the ground-breaking Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. It is hoped that this vaccine, along...
Category: News Tips and Trivia
For all those looking for the latest news on all things travel-related, tips and advice on how best to plan and pack for your holiday, and interesting trivia on destinations, this is the place for you.
Travel is on hold – for now (4 minute read)
There’s no point denying that we’re in a tough spot, but travel offers hope. Times are hard right now, there’s no getting away from that. Our way of life has come to an abrupt halt. People are unwell, losing their jobs and facing an uncertain future....
How to make the most of your first solo trip abroad
Regardless of the destination, a bit of preparation and pre-trip organisation cannot hurt. Below are a few tips to ensure you are ready to join your group tour for a solo adventure, though they also apply to any other type of holiday travel. If you want...
How We’re Supporting Tiger Conservation in India
As India specialists, we offer a wide selection of tours taking travellers from the famous Golden Triangle to the tropical waterways of Kerala. We also offer the chance to spot Bengal tigers, with several of our tours visiting Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan. Whilst tigers are among...
Top Five Tips for Solo Travel in Cuba
Despite being the largest island in the Caribbean, Cuba remains largely undiscovered. Its charming colonial cities and white-sand beaches are yet to be overrun by tourists, making now the time to embark on a solo adventure. To help you prepare, we’ve gathered these top tips for...
Fastest Growing Holiday Destinations for UK Tourists
As you may know, here at On The Go Tours we love to travel, explore and seek out adventures far and wide across the world, it’s what we do. But what about the rest of the nation? Where is everyone in the UK heading too, and...
What to Expect: Camping in the Serengeti
A visit to the Serengeti is high on any traveller’s bucket list in Africa. Offering some of the greatest wildlife viewing in the world, its endless plains are roamed by the Big Five and many more of the continent’s most iconic animals. On our Overland Safaris, we...
New Expressway to Halong Bay Reduces Travel Time
Halong Bay’s emerald waters and striking karst landscape are now just a day trip away thanks to a new expressway. Connecting Vietnam’s capital Hanoi with the UNESCO-listed site, the expressway is officially open to vehicles after costing a whopping US$572 million to construct. Reduced travel time The...
Japan to Close Historic Tsukiji Fish Market
After running for more than 80 years, Japan’s famous Tsukiji fish market will be closing down and relocated to its new site in Toyosu. As the world’s largest fish market, Tsukiji was a popular tourist attraction and best known for its pre-dawn tuna auctions. Starting at...
Single Supplements: Why Do Solo Travellers Have to Pay More?
Solo travel has never been more popular, with more and more people choosing to explore the world regardless of whether they have a friend, family member or partner to join them. But for those choosing to go it alone, there is often the annoyance of having to...