In an era when climate change is our biggest challenge, international travel has never been easier. But there are many ways in which we can make our globetrotting that bit better for the planet. Travelling to eco-friendly destinations is one such example. So if you’re searching for...
Tag: Sustainable Travel
With so many incredible destinations around the world, the number of tourists is growing year on year and having a negative impact on our planet. Sustainable travel ensures that we keep our footprint light and benefit the people and places we visit along the way.
How We’re Supporting Tiger Conservation in India
As India specialists, we offer a wide selection of tours taking travellers from the famous Golden Triangle to the tropical waterways of Kerala. We also offer the chance to spot Bengal tigers, with several of our tours visiting Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan. Whilst tigers are among...
Hope For Boro: Making a Difference in Botswana
Having recently returned from our Falls to Joburg overland camping safari in Africa, Tara Rossow got in touch with us here at On The Go Tours to tell us about her experience in Boro Village in Botswana. After meeting a child with a disability called Liena, Tara...
How We’re Supporting Schools in India
Here at On The Go Tours, we’ve been fortunate to send thousands of people around the world in search of ancient wonders, spectacular landscapes and cultural experiences. Yet what has remained an important part of our ethos is that travel should be rewarding not only for you,...
Living Land Farm: Experiencing Rural Life in Laos
Set in idyllic countryside in the heart of Laos, you’ll find the Living Land Farm. Established in 2005, this thriving farm was formed by a group of locals who wanted to combine their land to give it a better use. And it seems they have had...
Why We’re Planting Trees in Cambodia
Never has sustainable travel been as important as it is today. As the numbers of tourists jet-setting about the globe rises year on year, so we must be more mindful of the impact our travels have on the places and people we visit. Ensuring that the...
Venice to Ban Giant Cruise Ships from Historic Centre
After years of tension between Venetians and the tourism industry, Italy’s government will be banning giant cruise ships from Venice’s historic centre. It’s expected to take four years to implement the changes, with the new route to be in place by 2022. Whilst the ban is...
New Anti-Poaching Vans to Help Tigers in India
This summer the Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI) received some very welcome new additions. Four new anti-poaching awareness vans were added to the non-profit’s squad of vehicles, bringing their total to seven. These vans are set to travel to remote areas in central India, spreading...
How to Reduce Plastic Waste Whilst Travelling
Thanks to the likes of Blue Planet Two and numerous major campaigns, we’re all increasingly aware of the damage plastic is doing to our world. Recent reports have highlighted our unsustainable demand for single-use plastics, with a staggering one million plastic bottles bought globally per minute....
Rural China: Visiting the Bu Yang Village
China is one of the fastest developing countries on the planet. With its cities rapidly expanding and their ever-changing skylines soaring for the sky, it’s hard to imagine the China before this urbanisation boom. But outside of its buzzing metropolises, China is still home to a wealth...