Offering stunning beaches, dramatic coastlines and a Mediterranean climate, it’s little wonder the Greek Islands are one of the world’s top destinations. Home to some of the oldest European civilisations, the islands boast unique archaeological sites and fascinating local traditions. Whether you want to explore Greek...
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.
Saqqara and Egypt’s Lesser Known Pyramid
Home to one of the first great civilisations and one of the original seven ancient wonders of the world – Egypt needs little introduction. Kirsty Heigan from our Australia reservations team recently travelled to this Land of Pharaohs on our Road to Jordan tour. Here she shares her experience...
Five Things Not To Miss in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand is laid-back, calm and picturesque. Time spent here is an antidote to Bangkok’s hectic, rushed atmosphere. Theo Porter from our London office recently experienced this city on our Time for Thailand. Here he shares the five things not to miss...
A Family Adventure in Lapland
Imagine visiting a land shrouded in magic, crossing the Arctic Circle to meet the man himself – St Nicholas. Well this exactly where Natalie James, our general manager in Australia, headed with her family – Finland. They made their way to Lapland, home of not only Santa but...
Finding Germany in Swakopmund
It is no coincidence that Namibia can only be reached directly from two European airports: Frankfurt and Cologne. The Germans have maintained close ties with their most important former colony in Africa. The German influence is still very much seen in Namibia today, especially in Swakopmund. A...
Life and Food in Rural Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a tiny but diverse country, full of history, culture, and natural beauty and wildlife. Libby Spears from our UK reservations team recently travelled there on our Beach & Buddha. While she had heard many glowing reviews of Sri Lankan food, it surpassed all her...
Five Monuments That Made Me Fall In Love With Egypt
When you consider how long ago it was Egypt was home to one of the world’s first great civilisations, its incredible so many of the iconic and mighty structures are still standing today. Cheney from our South Africa office travelled to Egypt on our King Tutankhamen. She...
The Best of Delhi in a Day
Delhi is many things. Busy, enthralling, loud, historic and thrilling. It attracts countless number of visitors from across both India and the world. Although Delhi is growing at an incredible rate, the past is still very prominent with ruins, temples and tombs dating back centuries. Our very own Justin...
A Traveller’s Tale: What It’s Like Visiting Bhutan
Having dreamt of travelling to Bhutan for years, I was keen to tell everyone about my upcoming trip-of-a-lifetime. ‘Where is Bhutan?’ is the first question people asked after hearing about my planned trip. I almost want to sweep all these unaware individuals on a flying carpet...
Chichen Itza vs. Palenque – which one’s best?
The Mayans were an incredible civilisation, first appearing in 1800 B.C. before completely vanishing by the 16th century. They left behind a marvellous legacy and many ruins which have fascinated us since their discovery. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza is certainly the...