Immerse yourself in South American history on Goway’s exclusive Holiday of a Lifetime. South America has a long past worth exploring, but it’s often hard to get in touch with this history when you’re jostling alongside crowds of fellow travellers and overwhelmed by everything you’re experiencing, especially if you don’t know the context of what […]
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Ten Encounters Every Visitor Needs to Try on a Brazil Vacation
The largest country in South America, big, beautiful Brazil looms equally large in the travel dreams of Globetrotters. Yet many have long nixed or delayed their visit to the land of samba for one infuriating reason – the cost and hassle of getting a Brazilian visa. Delay no more! From June 17, 2019, holders of […]
My Favourite Cities for a Budget Getaway
Big cities can be a double-edged sword for travellers looking for a budget getaway. They often boast the big sights, but big names like London, Paris, and Sydney can also empty your wallet faster than most destinations thanks to higher hotel and restaurant bills, to say nothing of the big ticket attractions you want to […]
Celebrate New Year’s Eve or Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, on a Brazil Vacation
In the mood to celebrate? Goway has you covered with two unforgettable itineraries to enjoy on a Brazil vacation. Be at, on, or even in the waters off Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro to ring in 2019 with the vibrant party-mad Brazilians and take advantage of the complimentary sunrise visit to Corcovado when staying […]
Four Perfect Days in Rio on a Brazil Vacation
Whether you’re heading to Rio for a Samba-filled Carnival, or visiting A Cidade Maravilhosa (“The Marvelous City”) for the first time, Rio de Janeiro can be a challenging place to explore on your own. From the language barrier to fears about safety, it can be difficult or just plain daunting to explore “the real Rio,” […]
10 Reasons to Head on South American Tours
From the glamourous coastline resorts of Cartagena in Colombia to the tips of Tierra del Fuego and Ushuaia at the bottom end of Argentina, South American tours have a lot to offer. However, as a massive continent containing 12 countries and nearly-endless shifts in geography, climate, and culture, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the […]
Rio de Janeiro: The Jewel in the Crown of Any Brazil Vacation Package
No Brazil vacation package feels complete without a visit to Rio de Janeiro, “The Marvelous City.” Few destinations stir the emotions like Rio de Janeiro. The city has become shorthand for a tropical urban playground, characterized by endless white sand beaches, one of the world’s most spectacular natural settings, and an insatiable appetite for a […]
Carnival: Capture the Spirit of Rio on Your Brazil Tour
Ask any Globetrotter planning their Brazil tour to name the top symbols of Rio de Janeiro, and you can be almost certain the list will include Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, and perhaps most importantly, Carnival! Trying to separate samba from Brazil would be like trying to prise the famous Redeemer […]
Seeing the Beauty in a Brazil Vacation
With the Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games being held this year, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil has been in the forefront of the news. Although not always for positive reasons, playing host this year to these world games, after hosting the World Cup two years ago, is something the city is certainly proud of. This, […]