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Did you know that until as recently as five years ago, Dubai didn't have an address system? Because of Dubai's rapid development, instead of an address line, mailing labels included a space where residents could draw a map to the destination or write out specific instructions about where the package was to be delivered. In 2015, Dubai finally started assigning a unique 10-digit code to all buildings to help identify them.

East Africa’s Great Migration has earned many titles over the years. The world’s greatest wildlife spectacle, the greatest show on earth and the largest movement of animals on the planet are just a few. But what is this natural phenomenon, why has it earned a place on thousands of bucket lists and how can travellers experience it at its best? We answer your top questions in our latest blog post: http://bit.ly/2ZnnvZ7

World Heritage Wednesday! Looking across the stark white of Bolivia’s salt flats, unable to see anything else in the distance, is an experience unlike any other. As the world’s largest salt flat, Salar de Uyuni stretches out across more than 10,000 square kilometres. It’s meters thick layer of salt forms an otherworldly hexagonal pattern when it dries out. When it rains, the layer of water forms the world’s largest mirror. Peppering the white expanse are unique islands, home to isolated ecosystems of animals and plants, with cactus species reaching up to 12 metres high. These islands provide a spectacular view of the surrounding flats which really should not be missed! Learn more with our World Heritage Sites of Bolivia tour: http://bit.ly/2FEPyIO

Which destinations are on the most people's bucket list? Website Big 7 Travel surveyed 1.5 million of their users to determine which "bucket list" destinations were the most popular. Check it out here, than let us know how your bucket list compares: https://bit.ly/3acuev9

Over the centuries of human history, there are many places that have been lost to time. Some however, have actually been rediscovered! Check out this list of monuments that were lost, then found again: https://bit.ly/3qtkJxr

One region we love to recommend for travellers is Central Asia! Be inspired and get your top questions answered about why this region is worth a visit with our blog post. Read it here: http://bit.ly/2xE50DG

When do you plan to travel again? What is most important to you in selecting your next trip? We want to hear your thoughts on travel. Fill out our 5-minute survey and you will be entered to win a $100 certificate towards a future Bestway tour! Take the survey: https://bit.ly/3lyYtzy

Throwback Thursday! We're looking through snaps from our previous tour to Vietnam in partnership with the Burnaby Board of Trade. We love these photos from tour participant Eleanor P.!

Our ultimate travel goal? For your tour to be amazing! Check out this snap by our Bestway Tours & Safaris Pvt Ltd India team of some of our travellers who got to get specially dressed up in Indian attire for a visit to the Taj Mahal!

Did you know that our Route of the Caravans: The Silk Road tour has been a traveller favourite for more than 10 years? Learn more about our top bucket list journeys to inspire your next trip with our blog post: https://bit.ly/3hjk4sZ

West African cuisine is currently trending, and we can definitely understand why! This cuisine is focused on leafy greens, hearty starches and slow roasted meats. Learn about some of its top dishes here: https://bit.ly/3l4zfJf In-person is the best way to experience this unique cuisine! For more information on our West Africa offerings, don't hesitate to get in touch.

A while back, we held a Bestway Traveller of the Month photo guest, and we've enjoyed relooking through all the lovely entries! If you have your own favourite travel photos, feel free to send them through to us at [email protected].

In one of the latest initiatives to promote safe travel, some countries have started offering complimentary COVID-19 travel insurance to those who visit. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2GfMoju

Rwanda's famous gorilla trekking was put on hold to protect these majestic animals from COVID-19. Now, trekking has been successfully reintroduced, while still protecting the primates visited. Learn how with this interesting article from AFAR: https://bit.ly/3p6GZN1

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Check out our latest blog post spotlighting 7 more World Heritage Sites you absolutely have to visit! Every one of the more than 1,000 World Heritage Sites named by UNESCO are worth exploration, but some stand above the rest. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3fihaoP

World Heritage Wednesday! The town of Ohrid in Macedonia is one of the oldest human settlements in Europe! This UNESCO site was built mainly between the 7th and 19th centuries, and is home to more than 800 Byzantine-style icons dating from the 11th to the end of the 14th century! Explore this beautiful location for yourself with our Balkan Mosaic tour: http://bit.ly/2KPQCPH

Take a look through our latest blog post to see whether you've visited all 8 of the World Heritage Sites that we've selected as must-sees! Then, share which UNESCO site YOU think is a must-see in the comments below! Read it here: https://bit.ly/2IxjL1Z

World Heritage Wednesday! The Peruvian archaeological complex of Chan Chan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that used to be the capital of the Chimu Kingdom, which reached its peak in the 15th century. Chan Chan was actually the largest city in Pre-Columbian America!

Did you know that Europe is still home to a jungle? Perucica in Bosnia & Herzegovina is considered to be Europe's last jungle, and has trees that are more than 300 years old! Learn more with this article: https://bit.ly/2IDo1NU

Some interesting research has just been released from IATA, the worldwide airline association - it found that since the start of 2020, only 44 cases of COVID-19 were thought to have been transmitted as the direct result of a flight journey. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3iVhZ7o

Did you know that protected areas make up 38% of Tanzania? This country is home to 17 national parks, 29 game reserves and 40 controlled conservation areas! Browse through our Tanzania tours for ideas on how to explore this unique region: http://bit.ly/2lrzTa4

Here's a lovely quote to get you dreaming about your next adventure!

One of the latest countries to open up to travellers is Colombia, offering beautiful scenery, unique colonial cities, and fascinating ancient heritage! Residents of all countries are allowed to enter Colombia if they provide a negative COVID-19 test taken within 96 hours of entry. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/31yW7bU

Beautiful Pakistan has now reopened for tourism! A PCR test done within 96 hours of arrival is required upon entry, with some countries even exempt from the testing requirement. Learn more with this Travel Off Path article: https://bit.ly/2GJSRmN

Did you know that Bangladesh is home to one of the world's longest beaches? Cox's Bazar beach sits on the Bay of Bengal. At 120 kilometers long, it is the longest beach in Asia and the third longest in the world!

Throwback Thursday! We love these photos by Bestway traveller David Battey, who joined our flagship tour to Saudi Arabia in 2018. What a unique experience!

Since the 1920s, sapeurs of the Congo have been defying the poverty of their country by dressing to the nines on the daily. Learn more about this fascinating subculture with this article from the Guardian: https://bit.ly/2Fg8uBV

We've released part one of our series focusing on must-see World Heritage Sites around the globe! How many on our list have you visited? We hope our article motivates you to add some new destinations to your bucket list! Read it here: https://bit.ly/2IxjL1Z

Did you know that shampoo originated in India? In the 1700s, Nawabs residing in Bengal used head massage oil referred to as champo, and this is where the word "shampoo" comes from! Browse our India tours to discover more fun facts about this unique country: http://bit.ly/2N1saeH

The Great Migration, the mass movement of more than 2 million wildebeest and other large animals across the East African plains, is known as one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles. What is it like to see this amazing sight? Bestway traveller Noel Bishop gives us the details: https://bit.ly/2Yhv6ZP

World Heritage Wednesday! The Historic Centre of Berat in Albania is an amazing example of Ottoman architecture. It features a 13th century castle, Byzantine churches dating from the 13th century, as well as several mosques from the Ottoman era. Photo credit: Peter Langer

In China, one man is reviving the traditional art of creating sculptures with rice. Learn more with this fascinating Atlas Obscura article: https://bit.ly/2HgLJOM

Did you know that Vietnam is the world's second largest coffee producing nation after Brazil? This country has a massive coffee culture, and one of the most unique ways to consume it is with Vietnamese egg coffee, served with egg yolk whipped into the condensed milk! Browse our Vietnam journeys here: http://bit.ly/2Rfjpik

With travel still heavily restricted, we're looking for ways to experience the world's wonders from the comforts of our own home. Check out this article to see 10 places in beautiful Jordan that you can visit from a computer screen: https://bit.ly/3525n9C

Another recent country to open up again to tourists? Beautiful Uganda, the Pearl of Africa! One of the homes of the endangered mountain gorillas, Uganda is known for its amazing wildlife viewing. Learn more about its October 1st reopening with this Travel Off Path article: https://bit.ly/3d149Pq

Poland is another European country to open up in recent months - currently residents of Canada and a number of other countries can travel to Poland without restrictions upon arrival. Take a browse through our Poland tours to inspire your travel planning for 2021 here: http://bit.ly/2MVQ0Wl

The Central Asian country of Uzbekistan has been controlled by many great empires over the years! Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, Tamerlane and the Soviets have all controlled this region over the course of its centuries-long history. Browse our Uzbekistan tours here: http://bit.ly/2vd5b6b

The Turkish tradition of a "charity stone" dates back to the time of the Ottomans - and it's experiencing a resurgence during this time of economic disparity for many. Learn more with this interesting article from Atlas Obscura: https://bit.ly/3cSDuEs

Many travellers judge Jordan as the most welcoming country in the world! When you visit here, passersby will call out "Ahlan wa sahlan" to you. This is often translated as "welcome", but its direct translation is "family and ease". It's more like everyone is saying, "Relax and make yourself at home"! Browse our collection of Jordan journeys here: https://bit.ly/3ji5yn1

Take a look at some of the beautiful photos taken by Bestway traveller Clay Ross when he travelled on our Great Trans African Safari through Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe! Check out 2021 dates for this once-in-a-lifetime tour here: http://bit.ly/2GEMZGt