Having travelled to many places in my travel career, the law of averages says that this would produce interesting, unusual, and amusing incidents. Two that stand out in my mind involve being on safari in Africa. Tanzania is one of the best countries to enjoy the real safari experience as it is teeming with every […]
South Africa
The Globetrotting Diaries: First Time’s the Charm at Sabi Sabi
Firstly, I feel like I need to give some background info. This was my first time to Africa. It had been on my to do list for a long time and given the opportunity to extend after the Indaba Tourism Conference in April, we jumped at the chance. The itinerary was amazing and I wanted […]
Destination Specialists Share Their Favourite Places for Sports Fans
Here at Goway Travel, we’ve reached out to a few of our destination specialists across departments and asked them to share what they think are the best spots for sports fans around the world. If you see some of your favourite sports destinations on our list or want to share your own thoughts about where […]
The Globetrotting Diaries: A Personal Journey Up South Africa’s Beautiful Table Mountain
A walk up Table Mountain is a journey of a different kind. I don’t believe you’d find anyone, anywhere that would look at a photograph of a city strategically placed at the foot of a magnificent rock backdrop and not know they were looking at one of the most beautiful cities in the world—one of […]
Destination Specialists Share Their Favourite Adventure and Hiking Destinations
Here at Goway Travel, we reached out to a few of our destination specialists across departments and asked them to share what they think are the best destinations for adventure and hiking vacations. If you see some of your favourite adventure travel highlights on our list or want to share your own thoughts about where […]
8 Family Friendly Movies for Travel Inspiration
No playdates, no daycare, no playgrounds, no school, no sports—it’s hard being a parent during this time, because kids have nothing but themselves and their family members to occupy them. And while we know that most parents are probably dreading the amount of screen time their kids are consuming right now, sometimes the screen is […]
5 Great African Safari Destinations for LGBTQ Travellers and Families
An African safari trip remains one of my most satisfying travel memories. A mix of thrilling game drives interspersed with chances to meet the local people brought all the clichés to vivid life, while revealing its share of new surprises. When I returned home to Toronto however (no slide nights – don’t be that guy), […]
East African Safari vs Southern African Safari
Want to experience an African safari? There are many choices when it comes to location, and none will disappoint. Having travelled to both East Africa and Southern Africa, I have enjoyed safaris in both regions of this amazing continent. I have been asked which region I enjoyed more. The simple answer is both, for different […]
An Africa Vacation Inspired by The Lion King
Whether you first saw the original version back in 1994, are a fan of the new photorealistic computer-animated remake, or were stunned by the immensely-popular Broadway show, odds are that if you’ve seen a version of The Lion King, you’ve wanted to go to Africa. And of course you do! With its stunning designs, lively […]
Why Southern Africa is a Foodie’s Surprise Holiday of a Lifetime
Ask any group of globetrotters to tell you why they want to visit South Africa and most of them will probably say “safari!” A few history buffs might be keen on visiting the former lands of the Zulus, or taking a “walk to freedom,” exploring the country’s apartheid history. A few might even have their […]