Pokhara certainly has a lot to offer. Found in the Annapurna region, it’s the second largest city in Nepal, just a short flight from Kathmandu. I recently spent time here while travelling around the country on our Highlights of Nepal tour. Here are my suggestions of how...
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.
Exploring The Waters And Caves Of Halong Bay
A collection of 1,600 islands and islets filled with mythical stories, Halong Bay is Vietnam’s number one tourist spot. This could easily put people off, for fear of spending time in crowds of cruise boats bow to bow. However it’s still possible to enjoy this natural...
A Night Under the Perseids Meteor Shower
Every year the Northern Sky plays host to one of Earth’s brightest astronomical events – the Perseids Meteor Shower. I was lucky enough to witness this celestial display for myself this year in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. To enhance the experience of a meteor shower you...
Exploring Inle Lake in a Day
Myanmar has many incredible destinations. However, life on Inle Lake is utterly captivating. As soon as you board the longtail motorboat to cross the lake, the buzzing of the engines becomes background noise. You instantly become fascinated with the sites around you. Whether it be the scenic...
The Best Ways To Spend Time in Xi’an
Xi’an, a city which blends modern and ancient, is famous for many things including being the end point of the Silk Road. The gateway for the Terracotta Army, there is plenty more to discover in this intriguing destination than 8,000 stony-faced soldiers. Caroline Shaw, from our UK reservations...
Cruising The Canals of Suzhou
Shanghai is one of the world’s great metropolises. With an iconic skyline, a thriving food scene and impressive architecture, there is certainly plenty to keep you busy. However just an hour and a half northeast of China’s largest city is the ancient town of Suzhou, with a...
Highlights of Luxor and Ancient Thebes
Luxor (or Thebes for those history buffs out there) is without a doubt the best place on earth to soak up some ancient history. It was from here that Thutmose III planned his campaigns, Akhenaten first contemplated the nature of god and Ramses II set out...
Hiking in the Himalayas
Nepal is full of wonderful hiking opportunities. The numerous trails take you on journeys full of spectacular scenery and charming local interaction. Recently visiting the country on our Highlights of Nepal tour, Nicola Comley shares her experience of hiking in the Himalayas. Getting ready The morning before we started our...
How to spend a day in Antigua, Guatemala
Guatemala’s former capital city of Antigua is full of beauty, history and culture. A place of historical significance, it has held on to its vibrant culture over the years. In 1979 it was added to Central America’s list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites back. It has a...
Highlights of Nepal – Where To Go & What To See
Think Nepal and you’ll no doubt first think of the amazing trekking opportunities yet there’s so much more to this charming country than just mountains. There’s medieval cities to explore, sacred temples to visit and traditional craft centres to enjoy. In case you need further persuasion...