If you’re off to Australia in search of kangaroos, koalas, and other native icons, you probably won’t have to look very hard. While you won’t find them hopping through the streets, native animals abound in wildlife parks and – love them or hate them – zoos around the country, some of which do excellent work […]
Archive September 2015
Can Travel Boycotts Do More Harm than Good?
There’s no denying the impact political events can have on tourism. Nobody could have blamed travellers for staying away from China after 1989’s massacre in Tiananmen Square. While China is now Asia by Goway’s most popular destination, it took ten years for travellers’ faith in the country to be restored. Calls for a boycott on […]
Sigatoka River Safari: A Must-Do in Fiji!
Bunking down in a resort in Fiji is fine, but can only take you so far if you’d like to explore this tropical paradise. That said, the highway system is limited to a single, gigantic ring road. “You can’t get lost driving in Fiji,” quips the driver with a broad smile. Some of the most […]
So Much to See in Sydney’s Taronga Zoo
In a city with some of the world’s most expensive real estate, it’s the giraffes that have the best view. Sure, being the world’s tallest animal helps, but the giraffe enclosure at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, takes prime position, overlooking Sydney Harbour and Sydney Opera House. In fact, Taronga is an Aboriginal word meaning […]
The Many Ways to Trek to Machu Picchu
The Inca Trail hike is at the top of the bucket list for any adventurous globetrotting trekker. It is an ultimate experience most relatively fit travellers can enjoy, and if you have the time, anyone who has done it will tell you it is the only way to get to Machu Picchu. To step back […]
Lantau Island Splendours in Hong Kong
Watched over by the Tian Tan Buddha, Lantau Island is the perfect mix of tourism and tradition. Lantau Island is the first part of Hong Kong most visitors see, being home to Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong Disneyland, and the 112 foot high Tian Tan Buddha, or Big Buddha, as it’s commonly known. There’s more […]
Thandi’s Baby is South Africa’s Miracle
A rhino-shaped bundle of joy is inspiring hope at South Africa’s Kariega Game Reserve, and wildlife filmmaker Adrian Steirn is sharing it with the world. While Steirn’s footage has only been on Youtube since this past January, its story goes back to 2012. Sadly, it starts with tragedy. In March of that year, poachers brutally […]
Tahiti’s Hidden Paradise Islands
Tahiti and Bora Bora are typically the most popular islands in French Polynesia – famous for beautiful greenscapes, luxurious white sand, and magnificent lagoons. However, the lesser known islands that surround Tahiti, sometimes known as the “Hidden Paradise Islands”, offer a unique and spectacular experience that can be unforgettably enriching for the traveller who is […]
Get the Most from Australia’s Gold Coast
From beaches to boutique wineries, discover why the Gold Coast is Australia’s favourite family getaway. The Gold Coast is a strange entity among cities in Australia. At times, it can feel more like a fusion of Miami and Orlando than the land Downunder. Certainly the miles (Ahem, kilometres!) of sparkling white sand beach live up […]
Splendours of India: Prepare Your Taste Buds for the Exotic
The exotic land of India will stimulate all your senses from smells, sounds, tastes, and sights. There is really nowhere else in the world that is quite like India, and Globetrotters who travel here are forever fascinated by the people and culture of this country. India is a large, diverse, and overwhelming country of contrasts. […]
