An oft repeated statement you hear in the travel business when people return from a holiday is, “I need a holiday after my holiday!” Never so much is that statement true than when travelling with a young family. The itinerary may be well paced but there is no keeping up with three high-energy boys, as […]
Ecuador & Galapagos
Affordable Travel Ideas for the Savvy Globetrotter
When we talk about bargain destinations, plenty of familiar names come up, including India, Thailand, Morocco, Vietnam, and Mexico. But some of the world’s most infamously “pricey” destinations offer fantastic values. With the US dollar riding high, it’s time to move some of those dream trips off the bucket list and onto your holiday planner. […]
Ecotourism Destinations: Central and South America (Part 3)
Previous: Ecotourism Destinations: Central and South America (Part 1) Ecotourism Destinations: Central and South America (Part 2) In this last installment on ecotourism in South and Central America, we cover 3 countries – Peru, Ecuador, and Argentina. PERU 70% of Peru’s natural-growth forests are situated in the Amazon jungle. On a negative note, Peru loses […]
Ecotourism Destinations: Central and South America (Part 1)
It would probably take volumes to write about all the ecotourism destinations in Central and South America, so let’s just look at a selection of countries where ecotourism is deemed important. Also let’s consider a few interesting facts about this part of the world to try to put it into perspective in relation to ecotourism. There […]
Discovering Ecuador
Alejandra Rincon, one of our longest-serving South & Central American experts, recently took a trip to one of Goway’s most popular destinations – Ecuador. Read on below as Alejandra, following the outline of Goway’s 8-Day Essential Ecuador itinerary, found out what this beautiful country has to offer. Ecuador is beautiful. It’s more than I expected, […]
Choosing the Right Galapagos Islands Vacation
The Galapagos Islands, a tropical zoological paradise in Ecuador, opened its doors to tourists in the 1960s. In the past five decades, the area has become a top destination for adventure travellers. About 170,000 people visit the islands every year to enjoy the fabulous beaches and explore the incomparable wildlife, requiring a fine balancing act […]
5 Reasons Why Boutique Cruising is Best
Imagine yourself stretched out under the sun as you sip your favorite cocktail and listen to the waves slap the bottom of your boat. A cruise is the perfect way to see more of the world while you indulge your love of all things maritime. When it comes to cruising, you can board a huge […]
Highlands to Lowlands: Ecuador’s Classic Rail Journey
The imposing presence of the Andes Mountains makes South America home to some of the most exhilarating and spectacular train journeys anywhere in the world. In Ecuador, the rail journey from the Andes to the Lowlands travels from the country’s capital, Quito, to the coastal city of Guayaquil, or in the reverse direction – from […]
South America’s Top 5 Sites
South America is home to some of the world’s most spectacular sites, but often competes with other global destinations for the spotlight. As such, we thought that we’d review the top 5 sites of South America. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador: Called the world’s greatest living laboratory or the modern day Garden of Eden, this is where […]
“Summer School” in South America
It is a goal and dream for many parents to see their kids pursue a formal education and all the benefits that path rewards. Additionally, many want to ensure that their children experience the “classroom of travel” where so many equally important life lessons can be learned – many that could never be replicated in […]
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