Machu Picchu tours will soon resume with new policies in place to ensure the safety of visitors and locals. As the world navigates toward a new normal in all aspects of life, Peru is taking baby steps toward welcoming people back to one of its most famous and popular sites, the ancient city of Machu […]
Central & South America
The Globetrotting Diaries: Accomplishing Two Goals on Machu Picchu
When I climbed Machu Picchu, I accomplished two goals, although perhaps one was not as planned. This is my story of that fateful climb. Step by step, breath by breath, slowly I climb to the summit of Machu Picchu, an ambition from childhood, never thought to be realized in my 70th year of life. Cautiously […]
Wildlife Adventures in Central and South America
We at Goway Central & South America have an ongoing fun rivalry with our Goway Africa colleagues. Obviously both are great regions to visit (*cough* Central & South America *cough*) and deserve every traveller’s attention. But while Africa may have a leg up when it comes to the Big 5 (rhino, elephant, lion, leopard, and […]
The Globetrotting Diaries: Beautiful Beaches in Dubai and the Galapagos
I have two recent travel memories that revolve around the beach in different destinations. A Return Visit to Dubai In 2016, I took a trip to Dubai, UAE. I used to live in Dubai before I immigrated to Canada in the early 2000s so this was meant to be a trip down memory lane. As […]
The Globetrotting Diaries: Life Is a Bolivian Highway
Driving from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni Bolivia, you cross the altiplano—high plains—and on this route there are no roads, just dirt tracks. This was before the Internet and Google Maps. We made our way based on notes of previous tour leaders that had passed through and a compass. It was true old school […]
The Globetrotting Diaries: The Wonderful Wildlife of the Seventh Continent
After visiting the Seven Modern Wonders of the World, I wanted to finish another personal travel goal: to visit all seven continents. To do this, I had to visit the only one missing on my list: Antarctica! I had seen so many photos and videos out in the world, cruelly ‘rubbed in my face’ daily […]
The Globetrotting Diaries: Stories from Central & South America Destination Specialists
Stepping Back Into the Inca World My favourite travel memories are travelling around the Sacred Valley and visiting Machu Picchu in Peru. The beautiful landscape of the Sacred Valley harbours traditions and an ancient culture that locals still preserve today, making it truly unique. When traveling around there, I felt that I was going back […]
The Globetrotting Diaries: Fiesta on the Shores of Lake Titicaca
The drive from Puno, Peru to La Paz, Bolivia was always fun. Apart from the stunning views driving along the shore of Lake Titicaca, the border crossing with the black-market money changing in back alleys and the “tumbleweed vibe” of the actual border made the crossing memorable. What was to come on this day made […]
Destination Specialists Share Their Favourite Romantic Destinations
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 destinations for romantic getaways. If you see some of your favourite romantic destinations on our list or want to share your own thoughts about where you’re hoping to […]
Destination Specialists Share Their Favourite Countries for Nature Travel
Here at Goway Travel, we’ve queried a few of our destination specialists across departments and asked them to share what they think are the best destinations for nature travel. If you see some of your favourite natural highlights on our list or want to share your own thoughts about where you’re hoping to travel to […]