When you think about Turkey, likely the first things that will come to your mind are its long history, religious culture, and tasty baklava. Of course, it’s also a country that lies on two continents simultaneously, which I think is probably most impressive of all. The country is also one of the best beach and […]
Europe & UK
The Globetrotting Diaries: Fire, Ice, and Everything in Between in Iceland
Iceland is one of the most picturesque and wonderful places I have ever visited. In 2013, I went to see the Ben Stiller remake of the classic 1947 Danny Kaye comedy (and adaptation of the 1939 short-story) The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Walter spends his life daydreaming about the big adventures he might one […]
The Globetrotting Diaries: Spending a Summer on Santorini
I have many favourite travel memories from Greece as when I was 23 I ended up working on the island of Santorini for the summer. I had planned to live abroad in England, but decided to vacation in Greece before heading to the grey skies of London. After spotting “English-speaking staff wanted” signs around Santorini […]
The Globetrotting Diaries: Getting Some Unexpected Help in Moscow
I went to Norway on a FAM in June 2016, so I decided to visit Moscow afterwards since Russia is nearby. In Moscow, my hotel was located five metro stops from the famous Red Square. The hotel gave me directions on how to get there, using a tourist map with some notes written on it […]
The Globetrotting Diaries: Making Friends in Strange Places
Trials and tribulations always make the best stories, provided things all work out in the end. London to Kathmandu was one of the first popular overland journeys and the route has an allure to this day. After years leading trips in Latin America I wanted a new challenge and this was it for me. The […]
Immersed in the Music and Culture of Vienna
The imperial splendour of Vienna confirms its place among the grandest capitals in Europe. A trip to Vienna is a pilgrimage for classical music lovers, who may want to bump it to the top of any Europe vacation itinerary. For many of the great composers whose creations fill concert halls and opera houses around the […]
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 […]
Hilarious Welsh Anti-Tourism Campaign Urges Travellers to Stay Home
Welsh locals have launched a new tourism campaign inviting you to… stay away from Wales! And they’re doing it in the quirkiest, funniest, and frankly, most Welsh way possible. The country that gave us Harry Secombe, a rebooted Doctor Who, and the ultimate pronunciation challenge for linguists worldwide is taking responsible physical distancing one step […]
Travelling the World with Netflix’s Sense8
Tired of travel shows but still want to Netflix your way around the world? An uplifting cult sci-fi series could be your next armchair obsession. During this time of physical distancing, we’ve talked a lot about some favourite movies and binge-worthy series to keep our minds globetrotting until we can get back out there for […]