Don't Fly Go!

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. Continue reading →

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! Continue reading →

Gran Canaria offers great eco-friendly locations

Situated near the northern coast of Africa, the Canary Islands are as near to paradise as you’re going to get for the environmentally-conscious traveller. Surrounded by the warm waves of the Atlantic Ocean, the Canaries have plenty of sea and beach-based activities that are clean and green for the budget traveller to do. But look a little bit further and you’ll find there’s so much more to the Canaries too!

Making up one of the most popular vacation spots for travellers throughout Europe, Canaries holidays are a perfect budget option for those holiday-makers strapped for cash but still hungry for action. Smartly bridging the category of low-cost cheap holidays with those of action and adventure, the Canaries are a perfect place for you to get the best of both worlds. Whether you opt to spend your time on the large islands of the region, like those of Gran Canaria, El Hierro, Tenerife and Lanzarote, or settle for a low-key eco-friendly tour in one of the area’s small towns, the region has got you covered.

Read on for a breakdown on some of the greenest Canary Island holiday spots.

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