Most people have heard of the Tasmanian Devil, almost entirely due to the Warner Brothers cartoon character, Taz. They are of course a real creature, found only on the remote island south of Australia. However in recent years a pandemic has ravaged the ‘tassy’ population, with a gruesome and deadly ‘facial tumor’ spreading fast amongst […]
Archive January 2014
10 Reasons why Turkish Airlines is a delight!
Istanbul straddles both Europe and Asia, and is a fascinating city and now Turkish Airlines is flying out of several North American cities now, and we found them… a delight! If you’re considering flying Turkish airlines, here’s 10 things we like about them: Direct flights from NYC, Toronto, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington and Houston to […]
5 Great Celebration Destinations for Globetrotters
When there is something worth celebrating, taking a special trip somewhere is a sure way to guarantee fond and cherished memories. Whether it’s a honeymoon, 25th wedding anniversary, 50th birthday, university graduation, family reunion or just retirement – the destination can really make it memorable. Around this time of year I will admit, I cringe […]
Six Alluring Ways to Explore Asia
Asia, like no other continent conveys notions of romance, exotic difference, luster and allure. We’ve put our heads together and thought of a couple incredible travel experiences in this land of tigers and dragons, and hope you enjoy the images! 1. Escape to a private pool villa at Amandari Ubud, Bali, where you can eat, […]
Six Idyllic Islands Escapes for Couples
1. Spend a night (or a week) in an Overwater Bungalow, Tahiti. Today over-water bungalows are appearing in all sorts of destinations but it was Tahiti who pioneered this benchmark of indulgent luxury and tropical charm. Falling asleep to the ocean breeze drifting through your windows is about as good as it ever gets, and […]
Globetrotting Dartmouth Student Dances his way across China in 100 days
In this day and age of social networks, access to media and our apparent obsession with ‘selfies’, travellers take photo’s not just for themselves to remember when they get home, but take them for the world to see them right now! Meet Jake. He’s a Dartmouth student who spent a semester abroad, studying Mandarin lessons […]
Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an unexpected life.
After visiting Jordan, Moira Smith, General Manager of AFRICAExperts, fell in love with the country. “Something that really impressed me was the love that the Jordanians had for their King and his family. I have always been fascinated by the story of Queen Noor and when I got back I found myself wanting to find […]
6 top South African events or festivals you should experience
There are so many reasons to visit South Africa, but including a festival or sporting spectacle into your travel plans is an exciting way to experience even more culture in the rainbow nation. It’s a fantastic way to immerse yourself in time honoured traditions, meet and mingle (or even compete!) with the locals while discovering […]
Five “Off-The Beaten-Track” Travel Ideas in Asia – Perfect for Globetrotters
For those looking for something not everyone has done in Asia, we asked our experts what they’d recommend for their most well-travelled clients. Here are 5 ideas to take Globetrotters off the typical traveller’s route and onto a path of true discovery: (1) Sri Lanka is a diverse tropical island country with a lot to offer…and […]
Falklands puts the boot to land mines.
The following article by Ian Stalker, based on an interview of Bruce Hodge, president of Goway Travel, appeared in Canadian Travel Press, December 16, 2013. Ian and the Canadian Travel Press are, respectively, among the most respected travel writers and publications in Canada. Bruce visited the Falklands with his family in 2013. Nothing like a […]
