For those travelling Egypt on our group tours, there always seems to be one overwhelming highlight – sailing along the River Nile on a traditional felucca. Returning from my own trip on our King Ramses group tour, I found I couldn’t agree more. So here are my reasons...
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How to Visit Petra from Israel
If you’re travelling Israel, it’s highly likely you’ll want to visit the ‘rose city’ of Petra. Located across the border in the southwestern desert of Jordan, this spectacular site is a popular excursion for many travellers. Here we take a look at the different ways to...
Fes or Marrakech: Which Moroccan City Should You Visit?
At first glance, it would seem that Fes and Marrakech have much in common. As two of the oldest cities in Morocco, both are imperial capitals and both boast UNESCO-listed medinas. However, there is much more to these Moroccan cities than first meets the eye. So...
An Interview With Our Best-Loved Egypt Tour Guide
Winner of our Tour Guide of the Year award in 2016, Momo has received countless Trip Advisor reviews praising his wonderful tours of Egypt. Now, after nearly 13 years of guiding for On The Go Tours, we thought it was only time you should find out...
10 Interesting Facts about the Dead Sea
Located on the border between Israel and Jordan, the Dead Sea is one of the most intriguing natural phenomena on Earth. Aside for some microorganisms and algae, this salt water lake is completely devoid of life. There’s no seaweed, fish or any other creatures found in or...
What I Wish I’d known Before Travelling Egypt
Whilst you can do plenty of research before your holiday, there’s always going to be things to learn once you get there. After returning from an incredible trip to Egypt on our King Ramses tour, I decided to put all my best tips and advice together....
Top 10 Sunrise Spots Around the World
Whether you’re an early riser or not, nothing beats starting your day with a view of the sunrise. Especially when you’re travelling in destinations with iconic monuments or stunning natural landscapes. From the gleaming white Taj Mahal to otherworldly Cappadocia in Turkey, here’s our pick of...
Five Attractions in Cairo You Didn’t Know About
World-famous as the home of the Great Pyramids, Cairo is the first point of call for most travellers arriving in Egypt. After exploring these ancient wonders, many tend to head straight to the resorts of the Red Sea or further south to the ancient tombs of...
Top Five Romantic Destinations Off the Beaten Track
There are some destinations that simply ooze romance. Whether it be iconic cities such as Paris and Venice or the idyllic beaches of the Maldives and Seychelles. But, unfortunately for many of these places – everybody knows it. So if you’re looking for a valentine’s getaway without...
Fun On Tour in Egypt I Didn’t Realise I’d Have
When you set off on your travels, you know you have some incredible sights in store. Arriving into Cairo Airport, I was so excited to finally see the Great Pyramids, the spectacular temples of Abu Simbel and to snorkel the reefs of the Red Sea. What...