Each year, a number of publications including The Economist, EIU, and Mercer announce “The World’s Most Liveable Cities,” inspiring a flurry of social media sharing and a few inevitable raised eyebrows. One of our favourite lists is the annual Monocle Top 25, partly because it also takes into account just how much fun a city […]
Switzerland
Finding Europe’s Most Romantic Holiday Markets
There’s something magical about Europe in the lead-up to the holidays. They don’t call a certain road in Germany “the Romantic Road” for nothing, and the cities in this region will warm the heart of even the Grinch-iest globetrotter come Christmas time. Even those who don’t celebrate Christmas can enjoy the atmosphere and unique holiday […]
What to Enjoy on a Summertime Switzerland Vacation
A trip to Switzerland offers fantastic scenic attractions including snow-capped mountains, glistening lakes and quaint resorts. But that’s not all. The cities also offer great reasons to visit on a Europe vacation. Although not a large country, Switzerland is blessed with so much beauty that many other destinations should be envious. Imagine waking up in […]
Introducing the Grand European, Goway’s Exclusive Holiday of a Lifetime to Europe
Introducing Goway’s Grand European, the latest exclusive Holiday of a Lifetime, offering the “Promise of Something Special.” What did a “gap year” look like in the 17th to mid-19th centuries? It was a tradition known as the Grand Tour, a way for young, wealthy Europeans to complete their classical education. This meant exposure to the Renaissance, […]
Enjoy Great Planned Walks, Hikes, and Treks on a Europe Trip
Whether it is for half a day or for several, there is a wide range of fabulous walks from which to choose on a Europe trip. The best part… they don’t have to be strenuous. My first introduction to hiking was when I was part of a school group in the UK in my early […]
Fantastic Train Travel Can Be Part of a Goway Tour
Train travel doesn’t have to only be about getting from one place to the next. It can be something to sit back and enjoy while experiencing amazing scenery and landscapes on your Goway tour. My first exciting train travel experience was when I was 13 years of age and travelled on a school trip from […]
Free Things to Do in Zurich While on a Switzerland Vacation
The terms “Switzerland vacation” and “budget travel” aren’t often used together in the same sentence. When they are, they’re usually followed by a meek one word plea: “Help!” Common wisdom about this beautiful country has it pegged as one for business travellers on expense accounts, cashed-up ski enthusiasts, and the occasional keen hiker willing to […]
Stretching the Adventure with Sustainable Tourism Destinations
When does tourism become a two-edged sword? Ask cities like Venice, Barcelona, and Prague. While these are great destinations every Globetrotter should visit at least once in their lifetime, anyone who’s been in high season can testify to the crowds that swarm in. Such popularity can have a fraying effect, both on local tempers and […]
Up, Up, and Away on a Hot Air Balloon Ride
A hot air balloon ride will not only provide you with an exciting and unforgettable travel experience but you will also see your destination from a totally different perspective. This is not hot air I am talking here. Well, yes I am, of course, but in a hopefully interesting way. If you have never experienced […]
Add a Festival to Your European Vacation (Part 2)
Previous: Add a Festival to Your European Vacation (Part 1) If you are heading on a European vacation, why not check out what special events are taking place during your time there. With countless events to be enjoyed on a European vacation, here is a continuation of my compiled list of festivals that Globetrotters may […]