A Private Safari Guide's Insights into Botswana

Before & After An Insight into Kenya

The anticipation of travelling to a new destination is almost palpable. You've done your research, likely spoken to someone who has been there before, and begun daydreaming of your adventure. However, you're also aware of how your expectations may differ from reality.   We put this scenario to the test with our National Sales Manager for the US, Ian Smyth, who recently visited Kenya for the first time. We sat down with Ian to discuss how his expectations compared to the reality of his journey.   Join Professor Goway Don Forster and Ian Smyth on the latest episode of the GowayPro Travel Tales Podcast to learn how dream vacations turn into reality.

Spain - Beyond the Icons from Celestial to Culinary

Spain, where appetite and astronomy meet. From the sizzle of pintxos in San Sebastián to the saffron glow of Valencia’s paella pans, Spain’s kitchens are laboratories of memory and invention.   But keep your eyes on the sky as well as the table. Spain will be the vantage point for two celestial headliners in 2026 and 2027, with solar eclipses sweeping overhead that will turn the famed Spanish sun into a moving twilight.   To guide us, we’re joined by Magí Castelltort, the Consul for Tourism Affairs, who will share how Spain is weaving gastronomy, culture, and these rare eclipses into unforgettable travel experiences.

Brazil’s Hidden Eden of Wildlife & Exploration: The Pantanal

The Pantanal is the world’s largest tropical wetland, stretching across Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It is also one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife sanctuaries. The Pantanal’s seasonal pulse, shaped by a dramatic cycle of floods and drought, creates a paradise for photographers: mirror-smooth blue lagoons, endless skies, and golden savannas sprinkled with giant water lilies and winding river channels. You can also expect to spot giant river otters, capybaras, caimans, tapirs, and a rainbow of birdlife, including the stunning hyacinth macaw. It is also the most reliable place on Earth to see jaguars in the wild. Listen to the latest episode of the GowayPro Travel Tales Podcast to hear from two Goway Destination Specialists who just returned from the Pantanal and discover why Brazil and the Pantanal should be at the top of any South America itinerary.

Big Skies, Bigger Stories, The Ghan Rail Journey

Big Sky, Bigger Stories, the Northern Territory The Northern Territory—a place where vast, open horizons stretch endlessly above ancient landscapes, and every corner holds a story waiting to be told. Here, the scale of the sky mirrors the depth of its cultural and natural heritage, from the timeless traditions of Indigenous communities to the rugged tales of outback pioneers. Join Suzi Cousins – Railway Rose, with her infectious smile and endless stories from the Ghan where she works as a platinum host and is as much a part of the experience as she is part of the Ghan crew.   A born storyteller with a heart for the outback, Suzi will regal Professor Goway with some intimate stories from her time traversing Australis spiritual heart from Adelaide to Darwin.

Expedition Cruising – What it is?

What is your choice – a big white ship like NCL, Celebrity, Carnival or Royal Caribbean with 3000 or more people on board or a more intimate experience in Antarctica, off the Kimberley Coast of Australia, on the Amazon, in the Galapagos or even Baja California?   Expedition Cruises are small ship options and are often guided by experts such as naturalists, historians, or scientists who provide deeper insight into the environment, wildlife, and culture.   Join Karl Kannstadter, V.P. Content Strategy – Exploration from the Signature Travel Network and in the past, Silversea and Quark Expeditions, as he passes on his first-hand practical and selling experiences of why Expedition Cruising should be a cruising option you present to your sea-faring and intrepid travellers.   Expedition cruising is about “where you go and what you experience,” not just the ship you travel on. Join us and learn why!