People & Culture

Traditions, cultures and flavours from across the globe.

Central & South America, People & Culture

The Globetrotting Diaries: Stories from Central & South America Destination Specialists

ByDon Forster
June 17, 2020

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,…

Isla del Sol on Lake Titicaca, Bolivia Trip

Central & South America, People & Culture

The Globetrotting Diaries: Fiesta on the Shores of Lake Titicaca

ByDon Forster
June 17, 2020

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…

Asia, People & Culture

The 2021 Olympics Will be Another Chance for Tokyo to Dazzle the World

ByAren Bergstrom
June 8, 2020

A lot has changed for Tokyo in the past 56 years. On the eve of the 1964 Summer Olympics, Tokyo was considered something of a backwater. But in the lead up to the Olympics, Japan rebuilt and expanded the city,…

Europe & UK, People & Culture

Immersed in the Music and Culture of Vienna

ByChristian Baines
June 3, 2020

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…

People & Culture

RECIPE – Ecuadorian Shrimp Ceviche

ByDon Forster
May 27, 2020

For all the region’s culinary diversity, ceviche is a recipe that has stretched and found its variations throughout Central and South America. One of Ecuador’s takes on the iconic seafood dish is shrimp based, and this recipe makes it ideal…

Aerial view of Sydney Harbour, NSW, Australia

Hot Topics, People & Culture

8 Family Friendly Movies for Travel Inspiration

ByAren Bergstrom
May 11, 2020

No playdates, no daycare, no playgrounds, no school, no sports—it’s hard being a parent during this time, because kids have nothing but themselves and their family members to occupy them. And while we know that most parents are probably dreading…

Star Wars Filming Locations, Goway Travel

Hot Topics, People & Culture

Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Star Wars Filming Locations Around the World

ByAren Bergstrom
May 4, 2020

Since the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015, Star Wars has never been far from the centre of current pop-culture. This means that the fantastic worlds that Star Wars shows on screen dominate many people’s imaginations. And…

Travelling the World with Netflix’s, Goway Travel

Africa, Asia, Central & South America, Europe & UK, People & Culture

Travelling the World with Netflix’s Sense8

ByChristian Baines
April 22, 2020

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…

Asia, Europe & UK, People & Culture

Around the World in Your Kitchen: Reflections and Recipes from France and Japan

ByAren Bergstrom
April 9, 2020

I think not being able to go out to restaurants is one of the hardest parts of quarantine. I know there are a million other considerations far more important than whether I get to enjoy a nice meal out, but…

Aerial view over St Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro) in Vatican City, Italy

Africa, Asia, Central & South America, Europe & UK, Hot Topics, People & Culture

8 Netflix Original Movies to Watch to Go Globetrotting from Home

ByAren Bergstrom
April 2, 2020

We’re all streaming movies and TV shows from home as we wait out this pandemic. Luckily, movies can be pretty good at scratching our travel itch, if only temporarily. So while we can’t head globetrotting at the moment, we can…

Windsor Castle in spring, Thames Valley, England, UK

Africa, Asia, Central & South America, Europe & UK, Hot Topics, People & Culture

8 Bingeable Netflix Original TV Series That Let You Travel the World

ByAren Bergstrom
April 2, 2020

There’s never been a better time to bingewatch a show than right now. We’re all at home, flattening the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic, and hungry to dream about faraway lands in order to satisfy our wanderlust. Since we’re all…

Asia, People & Culture

The Globetrotting Diaries: A Bike Ride in Takayama and Encounters in Nara Park

ByAren Bergstrom
March 26, 2020

Japan has always loomed large over my imagination. I grew up playing Nintendo games and watching Pokémon and Dragonball Z after school. As a teenager, I discovered Akira Kurosawa’s samurai movies and learned more about the country’s history and culture.…