23 April 2021. It’s been a few weeks since the 400 metre long Ever Given cargo ship ran aground in the Suez Canal. This event blocked up the vital trade route and delayed millions of dollars’ worth of trade. After 6 days and having seen more...
Posts Tagged with Middle East
Egypt News: Mummies on the Move (6 minute read)
15 April 2021. You may well have seen videos of the event online or on TV. On the 3 April 2021, a huge parade took place in the heart of Cairo, Egypt. The eyes of the world once again turned to the country for its ancient...
5 Reasons Why Post-COVID Will be the Best Time to Visit Egypt EVER (9-minute read)
It’s been about a year since the coronavirus (COVID-19) started making headlines in newspapers around the world. A year on, much of the world is still in lockdown. However, there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel. Vaccines offer hope, with many countries...
To Felucca or Not to Felucca, That is the Question (8 minute read)
Kate Rosenthal is one of our Business Development Managers in Australia, and in 2019 she embarked on our 13-day King Ramses Egypt tour, which includes a two night felucca cruise on the Nile. Here she shares her experiences for those planning a trip to Egypt and...
Happy V-day! The Vaccine is Finally Here! (8 minute read)
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...
1 day in Aswan – 3 things not to miss! (6 minute read)
With the mighty Pyramids, ancient Luxor and the white sands of the Red Sea coast, it is sometimes easy to forget the ancient southern city of Aswan when travelling to Egypt. Yet for many travellers to the country, this unassuming city turns out to be one...
Top 10 Bucket List Experiences
We regret the things we don’t do more than the things we do. Sometimes life is just too short. Embark on unforgettable life-altering experiences, stand speechless among some of the Seven Wonders of the World and immerse yourself in other uniquely magical experiences. The time is...
Making Egypt Easy: The On The Go Tours Difference
I’d never been to Egypt before my trip with On The Go Tours and it’s fair to say that I was quite apprehensive about it. Having heard whispers about the security situation in the country and the difficulty in navigating the hectic cities, I wasn’t quite...
5 reasons why you need to visit Jordan, now!
Located in the heart of the Middle East, Jordan is a kaleidoscope of rich culture, ancient history and breathtaking natural wonders. From the jaw-dropping Rose City of Petra to the calm, therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea, here are 5 reasons why Jordan should move straight...
Doing Morocco right: Visiting Morocco as a solo female traveller
Morocco often seems to just fall short of most “best destinations for solo female travellers” lists, and we think that’s a real shame. In fact, with endless Saharan dunes, soulful Mediterranean beaches, mouth-watering local cuisine, and colourful locals, there are few destinations able to grip travellers’...