Located on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt, Alexandria was once the centre of the ancient world. It’s approximately a 3.5-hour drive north of Cairo, making it possible to visit as a day trip. However, you’ll probably want to spend at least one night here to enjoy...
Category: Our Adventures
We love travel at On The Go Tours, with our team taking journeys across all four corners of the globe. We also love talking about our trips, giving recommendations and sharing ideas on that next holiday. Read on for an insight into the adventures of our experts.
Our Guide to the Best Markets in Vietnam
No trip to Vietnam would be complete unless you’ve visited one of the local markets. Although they sell just about everything you could think of, shopping is only a small part of the experience. Whether it’s chatting to the vendors or people watching over a bowl of Pho,...
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...
What To See in Xi’an (Besides the Terracotta Warriors)
Firmly marked on China’s tourist map, Xi’an is most famous for the Terracotta Warriors. Dating back over 2,200 years, this underground army has become an international symbol of China’s history and is undoubtedly this city’s star attraction. But as the end of the famed Silk Road,...
Eight of Iceland’s Highlights Outside the Golden Circle
When discovering Iceland, the Golden Circle is the go-to route for most travellers. Covering a loop of roughly 300 kilometres, it has some amazing sites to see. But there’s so much more to discover in Iceland, even in Reykjavik itself. So here are eight of Iceland’s...
Exploring Bagan: One Traveller’s Experience
Once the powerful capital of an ancient kingdom, Bagan is now one of the top attractions in Myanmar. Sitting on the banks of the Irrawaddy River, the site features several thousand temples, stupas and pagodas, making for a truly spectacular landscape. To give you more of an...
Top Things to do in Karauli and Royal Rajasthan
Located in the east of Rajasthan, the beautiful township of Karauli is only a couple of hours from Agra and the Taj Mahal. Founded in the 14th century, it’s home to several important Krishna temples as well as a variety of other attractions. So if you’re looking to...
What to Expect of the Esala Perahera
Sri Lanka is a very spiritual country, and this can be seen across the nation. Whether it be the Catholic saint effigies you find scattered throughout Colombo or the many Hindu temples of Jafna and Trincomalee. However, the religion that’s most widely followed is Buddhism, with...
Hidden Gems From 10 Days in Turkey
Turkey is a country where many worlds and eras combine, where East meets West, and where you have Turkish coffee on the one hand and Rize tea on the other. A place of mystery for many. Whilst Istanbul is a stop on any traveller’s bucket list,...
Spending a Night in Wadi Rum
Encompassing some of the greatest scenery in all of Jordan, the Wadi Rum is a vast landscape of ancient riverbeds, sandy desert and epic rock formations. Forged over millions of years, this protected area covers some 720 square kilometres and is still home to Bedouin tribes today....