GowayPro Travel Tales
New podcast weblogTaking you beyond the day-to-day of travel, GowayPro Travel Tales showcases insider stories, expert tips, and the hottest trends in the travel industry. Join Goway’s Don Forster and expert guests, including conservationists, explorers, tourism professionals, and everyday globetrotters, to discover fascinating stories in the world of travel and get inspired to travel far and travel often. Listen and subscribe to GowayPro Travel Tales on your podcast app of choice or check out the embedded episodes below. You can also subscribe to the GowayPro YouTube Channel for video podcasts and other exciting content on the world of travel. Write your own travel tale. Subscribe today
Episodes
“G’day mate,” “Throw another shrimp on the barbie,” and “That’s not a knife… this is a knife”—these are just a few of the iconic phrases from Crocodile Dundee and Paul Hogan that made Australia, the land Downunder, famous to many North Americans in the ’80s.
Both Canadians and Americans have been fascinated with my hometown, from the creepy crawlies, magnificent shorelines, famous wines, the equally famous welcomes from Aussies, an...
South America, that huge continent just below us, is home to some of the world's most famous sites – natural and man-made.
Machu Picchu, the Galapagos Islands, Iguassu Falls, Patagonia, the Andes, the Amazon, Rio, Buenos Aires, Bogota and Santiago…..to name a few.
Modern culture meets indigenous populations, creating finely woven mosaics of adventure, luxury and immersive experiences. Join us today as we explore why South America s...
Māori culture runs deep throughout New Zealand, permeating almost all aspects of life, including the official Māori name of New Zealand, Aotearoa.
Māori culture is actively preserved and integrated into everyday life in modern-day Newzealand, with prominent practices like the traditional welcome ceremony, the hongi (nose-to-nose greeting), kapa haka (group performance), carving, weaving, and the use of the Māori language.
But...
Guyana, where rivers weave tails as they rush down from Kaiteur's thundering height to rainforest canopies bathed in a golden light. Nestled on the northern coast of South America, Guiana is a land where raw natural beauty and vibrant cultural diversity intertwine to create an enchanting destination for globetrotters. Often called the land of many waters, Guyana is a haven for eco-tourists and adventurers alike.
The Great Migration is the ever-moving circular migration of over a million animals across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem and one of the most sought-after experiences for wildlife and nature enthusiasts worldwide.
The constant movement of columns of wildebeest, joined by a host of companions, including predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas, as they follow an age-old route in search of grazing and water.
After calvin...
Ecuador has led community and sustainable tourism for 30 years with Marcel Perkins at the helm. Join Professor Goway and Marcel Perkins as they explore community-based tourism's impact on Ecuador and delve deeper into what Ecuador can offer beyond the famous Galapagos Islands for the intrepid Globetrotter
Happy New Year, and welcome to 2025!
A new year promises new opportunities, and today, Goway's Director of Sales, Renee, Director of Product, Reesa, US National Sales Manager, Ian, and Professor Goway will discuss the most popular destinations for 2025.
It's a challenging task, as Goway is on all 7 continents. Still, we will highlight what's hot now, what to look out for, and a few surprising destinati...
Belmond is a prestigious brand known for its luxurious hotels, trains, river cruises, and safari experiences. Originally established as Orient Express Hotels Ltd. in 1976 with the acquisition of the iconic Hotel Cipriani in Venice, Belmond has since evolved into a global leader in luxury travel, boasting a portfolio of 47 properties across 28 countries and territories as of 2024.
Overview of Belmond Properties Belmond's propertie...
Sustainable travel holds profound importance for various reasons. It plays a pivotal role in preserving the environment. Traditional tourism often leaves an indelible mark on the ecosystems, contributing to issues like pollution, waste accumulation, habitat degradation, and climate change.
Listen in as Don Forster from Goway and Koinonia Baloyi - Communications & Fundraising Officer, African Bush Camps, as they explore what I...
Tahiti is more than one island. It is French Polynesia. Jin us as we chat to Meg Boyd, Goway’s South Pacific Product Manager and frequent visitor to Tahiti as she and Don delve into what makes Tahiti such a popular South Pacific Island destination.
The Canning Stock Route is a must-do for the adventure traveller. It’s the longest stock route in the world, stretching over 1,700kms/ 1,056mls through the vast open spaces of the Gibson, Great Sandy and Tanami deserts between Halls Creek in the north and Wiluna in the south of Western Australia. Bruce Hodge, founder & President of Goway and Scott Duncan, VP of Technologies at Goway, and some mates, took on this amazing ventur...
Learn all there is to being a "real" Kiwi With Lou Baddiley, Di Reid, Krissy Griggs & Linda McIntosh from Rotorua | Wellington | Christchurch | Queenstown
Join Don Forster and Goway's in-house social media specialist, Mikayla Kuehn, to see why you should invest time in your social media presence to help expand your travel business.
Mikayla is our social media manager by day and influencer/fashion blogger by night. A creative professional who handles all things social strategy, content creation, content calendars, post publishing, and community management for Goway Travel.
Join Don &a...
New Zealand is known around the world for its incredible landscapes, dotted with lakes and vineyards as well as Hobbiton, thermal springs, Milford Sound, and much more. But there are as many equally hidden gems that travellers should seek on a journey to New Zealand.
Join Professor Goway Don Forster, Katie Olsson from Air New Zealand, and Amy Agudo from Tourism New Zealand on a road less travelled to discover some of New Zealand’...
"Rail or Trail to Machu Picchu? It seems like a simple choice, but there are many reasons to choose one over the other or both!
Gain insight into which option is best for you or your Globetrotting clients with “Professor Goway” – Don Forster – as he recounts his many Inca Trails, having walked the trail over 25 times and visited Machu Picchu over 50 times by rail and trail."
Is the Gold Coast Australia’s playground? You bet! This region in Queensland is renowned for its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and thrilling attractions. With iconic spots including Surfers Paradise and laidback Burleigh Heads, it’s a favourite playground for both locals and travellers alike.
Join Kate Fulton from Experience Gold Coast and Don Forster as they discuss all that the Gold Coast has to offer, from a quick visit t...
Cape Town and the Western Cape are key highlights of any trip to South Africa. Regardless of whether a traveller is looking for adventure, wildlife, wellness, or nightlife, the region has endless features to discover.
Join Kate Louw, Head of Tourism at WESGRO, and Don Forster to learn about South Africa’s Western Cape, including where it is, what its most popular activities are, and why it’s one of the most visited regions on the A...
Few countries are as gorgeous and idyllic as the Cook Islands. The nation boasts crystal-clear waters, sandy beaches, great year-round weather, and a vibrant culture in the South Pacific Ocean. But many travellers aren’t too familiar with the pleasures of this island nation. It’s time to change that.
Join Christian Mani, GM of Cook Islands Tourism, and Don Forster as they discuss the enduring appeal and underrated charms of the Coo...
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