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...
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.
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...
The UK’s Most Adventurous Cities
When it comes to adventure, we’re all about it, we love to get out and about and experience new things. But as a nation how adventurous are we? Well, we did a little digging and some research of our own to take a look at the...
Venice to Ban Giant Cruise Ships from Historic Centre
After years of tension between Venetians and the tourism industry, Italy’s government will be banning giant cruise ships from Venice’s historic centre. It’s expected to take four years to implement the changes, with the new route to be in place by 2022. Whilst the ban is...
New Anti-Poaching Vans to Help Tigers in India
This summer the Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI) received some very welcome new additions. Four new anti-poaching awareness vans were added to the non-profit’s squad of vehicles, bringing their total to seven. These vans are set to travel to remote areas in central India, spreading...
How to Reduce Plastic Waste Whilst Travelling
Thanks to the likes of Blue Planet Two and numerous major campaigns, we’re all increasingly aware of the damage plastic is doing to our world. Recent reports have highlighted our unsustainable demand for single-use plastics, with a staggering one million plastic bottles bought globally per minute....
What to Shop For in Hoi An
Boasting grand architecture, a delightful riverside setting and a UNESCO-listed Ancient Town, Hoi An is one of Vietnam’s best-loved destinations. But what this enchanting city is most famous for is its shopping. From bustling market stalls to charming shophouses, there’s plenty of places to bag a...
