Green Destinations: The Breathtaking Beauty And Simplicity of Batanes, Philippines

Green destinations: Batanes, Philippines

If you happen to be in the Philippines and are looking to visit a rather unspoiled destination that depicts nature in all its unspoiled glory, then there are a few worser places you could try then Batanes. Located in the northernmost part of Luzon, close to Taiwan, Batanes is one of the smallest provinces in the Philippines and is home to some of the most enchanting and alluring sights you’ll ever see. In fact, Batanes has been likened to New Zealand thanks to its close resemblance to the country in terms of plush mountains, green plains and valleys, canyons, and white sand beaches. Read More »

Modern Day Overland Travel Heroes

There’s a lot to be said for the conquistadors of older times who roamed the sea and land searching for cities of gold, undiscovered paradises and, let’s face it, a good romp with the local girls.

“And you can be sure of one more thing too, none of your Sir Francis Drakes’, Christopher Columbus’ or Marco Polo’s ever thought about booking annual multi trip insurance either. In fact, the whole concept of insurance was far from their minds as they took their ships and their bodies across oceans and continents never once hanging out in posh modern airports offering free wi-fi and no-smoking zones.

Yet the dream didn’t die with those guys. There are still plenty of modern day adventurers setting out on their own, treading their own paths of trepidation and pushing the limits everyday. Going their own way, these explorers choose the traditional glory of overland travel over the delicious temptations of modern travel and the jet-setting lifestyle every time.

Who are they? Read on, find out more about DontFlyGo.com’s modern day heroes of travel and be prepared to be inspired. Read More »

5 Reasons Why Overland Travel Will Save You Big Bucks

Here at DontFlyGo.com we’re big proponents of travelling overland and impressed that there’s been a definite spark in interest in the subject with travellers from all over the world. But did you know, aside from environmental reasons, that overland travel can help keep your travel costs down too?

Here are six great ways that this type of travel can help you save big bucks. Perhaps with the savings you can splash out and treat your whole family (yes, even your boring grandparents) to a nice trip away too! Read More »