Nov 8 2011 in culture, Destination Tintin, News, Tintin by Matthew Christensen
Great news for Tintin fans rediscovering their love for the classic comic strip – BBC Radio 4 presents audio adaptations of Hergé’s famous books. In the most recent episode, the intrepid boy reporter is after treasure, but is mad Professor [...]
Nov 7 2011 in China, culture, Egypt, Featured Festivals, group tours, India, Jordan, Morocco, On The Go Tours, Topical Travel Tips, travel, vacation by Matthew Christensen
Christmas decorations are now out in malls and high streets, with commuters and shoppers the world over beginning to adopt that glazed festive season look. You know the one – it happens after being utterly overwhelmed with bright flashing lights, [...]
Nov 4 2011 in culture, food, India, On The Go Tours, Sri Lanka, Topical Travel Tips by Pru Goudie
Full of protein and rich in calcium, iron and B vitamins more than 60 different types of dal (or dhal) are made across India. It is the core dish of the meal on any dining room table in India and [...]
Oct 31 2011 in culture, Featured Festivals, festivals, food, India, Meet the Experts, On The Go Tours by Guest Bloggers
By Candace Rose Rardon.
Considering it’s known as the “Festival of Lights,” I’d always thought Diwali was all about the fireworks. When an Indian friend heard I was going to be in the country for the holiday, he invited me to [...]
Oct 28 2011 in Burma, Cambodia, culture, group tours, history, Laos, On The Go Tours, Photo Gallery, Southeast Asia, travel, Vietnam by Matthew Christensen
Vietnam:
Halong Bay
Vietnam’s Halong Bay is simply breathtaking, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site, widely considered to be one of the natural wonders of the world. Thousands of majestic limestone peaks rise dramatically out of the sparkling emerald waters, and on [...]
Oct 26 2011 in China, culture, food, On The Go Tours, travel, Video of the Week by Matthew Christensen
This film popped up on my radar, and before I knew it I was hankering for a return visit to China. The film has such a great feel to it, and really illustrates the wonder I felt at exploring a [...]
Oct 24 2011 in adventure, Central America, culture, Destination Spotlight, history, On The Go Tours, pyramids by Matthew Christensen
Although it’s usually the pyramids of Egypt that get all the attention, there are numerous pyramids of equal splendour in Central America. But who were the Mayans of ancient times, and what happened to the Mayan Empire?
The Mayans can lay [...]
Oct 19 2011 in culture, group tours, holiday, Photo Gallery, photography, Russia, tourism by Matthew Christensen
Red Square, Moscow.
The iconic St Basil’s Cathedral, with its brightly coloured, twisted onion domes, is one of Russia’s most recognisable sights. Located on Red Square opposite the Kremlin, the famous cathedral was commissioned by Ivan the Terrible in 1552 to [...]