I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I have this friendly rivalry with my friends over on Team Goway Africa. It feels like all they can do is talk about their Big Five. Animals, animals, animals…they tout that USP to just about everyone who will pull up a chair and listen. I […]
Thailand
The Globetrotting Diaries: A Memorable Journey Through the Land of Smiles
I travelled to Thailand in May of 2019, heading to the vibrant city of Bangkok, the entertainment town of Pattaya, Chiang Mai, which is known as the Rose of the North and home to the highest mountain in Thailand, Chiang Rai, which is rich in historical and cultural sites, and the beautiful island of Phuket. […]
The Globetrotting Diaries: An Ethical Encounter with Elephants
I have always wanted to have an elephant encounter at some point in my life. However, it needed to be 100% ethical in every aspect. My trip to Thailand allowed this to be possible at ElephantsWorld, based in Kanchanaburi Province. We took part in foraging and making their daily meals. The elephants here roam free, […]
The Globetrotting Diaries: Celebrating Graduation in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia
In June 2016 I met up with my son in Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand for a three-week trip that would take us through Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Aidan had just completed a month of volunteer work in Laos and was graduating that year. We celebrated his birthday at the Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle […]
Destination Specialists Share Their Favourite Beach and Wellness Getaways
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 beach and wellness destinations around the world. If you see some of your favourite beach spots on our list or want to share your own thoughts about where […]
Globetrotting Through Your Favourite Movies
If you love to travel, odds are you also love the movies. Movies shape how we see the world and specifically places beyond the horizon we’ve never been to. They feed a love of travel as watching a movie set in a fantastic location across the world will make you want to pick up your […]
Is Riding an Elephant in Thailand Good or Bad?
In recent years there’s been an increasing amount of media coverage surrounding elephant tourism. While everyone has an opinion on the issue, there’s also an overwhelming desire to not only see these beautiful creatures, but interact with something so magnificent. The moment you look into the eyes of an elephant, you realize our world is […]
Five Thai Dishes to Eat in Bangkok While on a Thailand Vacation
Few cities reward a food odyssey more than Bangkok, where you can find new culinary delights at seemingly every food stall and restaurant in the city. A trip through the whole of Thailand is immensely rewarding if you have the time and money, but you don’t need to leave the capital to experience the might […]
Japan vs Thailand on a Trip to Asia
Japan and Thailand are the two most popular destinations in Asia for westerners, and if you’re heading to the continent to the first time, you’ll probably head to one of the two. There’s a good reason for this. First of all, Japan and Thailand are easy to navigate, safe, and friendly. They also have long […]
The Perfect Way to Enjoy a Two-Week Thailand Vacation
A Thailand vacation offers a large variety of fascinating and exciting destinations to be experienced on Asia tours. The appeal of Thailand involves a long list of reasons to visit this destination in Asia. So here goes. The weather is fantastic all-year-round. The people are friendly and welcoming. The food is simply mouthwatering. It is […]