The old vs the new. Nowhere incorporates the modern and the ancient like Japan. Ancient traditions and Thousand-year old temples nestle quietly between modern skyscrapers and karaoke bars, while Kimono’s go unnoticed amongst modern fashion trends and flashing neon signs light up farmer’s old paddy fields. Japan is a country that is fascinatingly foreign, despite […]
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Thailand, the land of a thousand smiles. Islands dotted with palm trees overhanging white beaches, long tail boat filling the hot tropical waters and spice infused cuisine; Thailand is one of the greatest, most memorable travel destinations you’re ever likely to experience. Stunning scenery, captivating temples, ancient villages, soaring mountains, mouth-watering food and incredible hospitality, […]
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This story brings you back to one of the best weeks of my life- the simpler days. Throughout this article, you will meet myself (George Game) and Tom Ward (my travelling buddy) as we raced through the spiralling roads Vietnam. Who is George Game? Occupation: Founder / CEO of GoKo Travels Early in 2014, with little money and […]
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Thailand, the land of a thousand smiles. Islands dotted with palm trees overhanging white beaches, long tail boat filling the hot tropical waters and spice infused cuisine; Thailand is one of the greatest, most memorable travel destinations you’re ever likely to experience. Stunning scenery, captivating temples, ancient villages, soaring mountains, mouth-watering food and incredible hospitality, Thailand magically […]
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As we slide into 2019, are you beginning to wonder where is best to start your new year adventures? Here at GoKo-travels we have your back will a list of top places to visit this year: 1) Nepal Oh, Nepal – the Himalayan Kingdom – You really are a beauty! Home to the great Mount Everest […]
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Ahh, the great Mount Everest…where do we start. Standing at jaw-dropping 8,848 m (29,029 ft) high & nestling on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, Mount Everest is the tallest mountain on the planet, the highest point of the globe: The top of the world! Known to the locals as “Goddess Mother of the […]
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The Gili islands are a small cluster of well…paradise. Situated just off the coast of Lombok and close enough to Bali to inherit its charm, the Gili’s offer pearl white beaches, warm tropical waters and beautifully fresh cooked fish. The horse and carriages replace cars and any other forms of motorised transport, keeping the noise to […]
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For shady scammers, we are walking ATM’s. As travellers, we all think we are way too smart to get ripped off but unfortunately it happens all too often. On my first trip to India it took all of 2 hours before my friend and I were caught up in the middle of a well-established scam […]
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“Finish your food! There are starving children in Africa!” We’ve all heard this before. We’ve heard it from parents; we’ve heard it from teachers; we’ve seen it on TV; we’ve read it in books and magazines. We know it’s true, but did it really change anything? Was hearing this truly the driving force behind finishing […]
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Nestled between Bali and Lombok, Nusa Penida is the ‘big brother’ of its smaller siblings’; Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan, a cluster of islands I had no idea existed. So, looking back on my time in Indonesia, having spent 6 days on this island bursting with jaw dropping scenery and breathtaking natural wonders I can […]
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