Our Belmond insider Clare shares her top tips for making an Eastern and Oriental train ride extra special. The carriages journey from Bangkok to Singapore and back and it’s a …
Guest Post
Guest Post
Guest posts on the Experience Travel Group blog are articles written by the wider ETG community, rather than a member of the immediate team. It might be one of our travellers, a journalist, a partner in Asia or anyone else that has an inspiring story to share.
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On a research mission to Indonesia. we went to discover why anyone would want to visit an active volcano in the famous ‘Ring of Fire’ region. From meeting communities that …
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For most, opportunities to travel to Southeast Asia don’t come every month and so it’s important you make the most of your time in the region. As part of maximising …
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The Datai’s resident naturalist, Irshad Mobarak, shares his thoughts on the benefits of nature. A tradition of Mandi Embun runs through Malay culture, this describes a walk through forests to …
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Ait, one of our in country partners in Laos shares his latest experience for nature lovers. Involving some moderate level treks and spending night in the trees in your very …
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Guest PostsVietnamYour Travel Story
A rather late Gap Year: Kelly’s travels to Vietnam
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranOur in-country partner Kelly uprooted from her native Yorkshire to develop and deliver our Vietnam experiences with travel loving locals. Here she shares her story and insider insights into life …
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Sophie sheds light on her special art tours through Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. They help discerning travellers gain insight into Vietnam’s fascinating history through the lives of local artists.
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Eleanor represents some of Sri Lanka’s best boutique hotels; full of character, history and beautiful antiques. She is now based in the country, popping over to the UK to promote …
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Kevin, owner of Jim’s Farm, between Dambulla and Kandy shares stories about his life on the property. From the annual cultivation and harvest of coconuts, spices, pepper, cinnamon and mangoes, …
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Latest Travel News and Views from Asia
Best Tour Operator to Southeast Asia – We Won!!
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranWe’re incredibly proud to announce we won Best Small Tour Operator to Southeast Asia in the 2016 British Travel Awards.
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The ETG Take On Travel
Booking Direct vs With a Travel Company: a comparison
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranA very common question from travellers when we’re putting their trips together is, “why book with you rather than going direct?” Here’s the answer:
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If you’re starting to plan a trip to Cambodia, you’ll find there’s a lot of information out there about what to do, where and when. If it all seems a …
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Jane recently went to Sri Lanka for her summer holiday with Experience Travel Group. A first foray ‘en famille’ to this exotic destination, we asked after her thoughts on this …
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The ETG Take On Travel
What we’ve learnt from our worst holiday nightmares
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranWe’ve all been there: flight cancellations, lost luggage, lost passengers, lost passports and lost sanity. Just when you’re supposed to be enjoying your precious free time, it all seems to …
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We asked the resident chef of Jungle Beach on Sri Lanka’s east coast to share his favourite recipe with us. He chose Trincomalee crab curry, a delicious dish best served …
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Learning about our ancestors can help us to get to the bottom of our identity; what has our family done, where have they lived and how does that influence ourselves …
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Family TravelSri Lanka
Top 5 experiences for families with older children in Sri Lanka
by Guest PostCat and family went on a summer holiday adventure with us to Sri Lanka and we asked her to share her top 5 favourite experiences. From swimming races with her …
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It’s never been easier to reach anywhere in the world, so why should you choose Asia?
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Guesthouses in The Maldives are the latest accommodation style to arrive in the country and they allow visitors to stay on local islands, gaining insight into Dhivehi culture. There are …
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Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaMyanmarSustainable Travel
Can you help? We’re raising money for schools in Myanmar
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranWe’re walking 40km on the south downs, whatever the weather!, and we need your help! We want to raise £1000 to contribute to education in Myanmar. Will you support us …
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We asked one of our guides from Vietnam to talk a little bit about his life and motivations. Here, Ut explains his background, best memories with our travellers and interests.
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Whilst the world-famous overgrown Angkor temples are an obvious lure for travellers going to Cambodia, there are so many other nearby experiences that are often overlooked. Here, we share what …
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Judy’s Sri Lanka story is truly remarkable. Growing up in Ceylon, here she talks about her holiday with us to the country, revisiting her childhood haunts, the smells, the images, …
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Mu explored the wild and varied nature of India’s famous national parks. Spotting wild peacocks rooting at the side of the road, to hearing the chattering of Nynah birds to …
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When designing our signature experiences in Cambodia around Angkor and beyond, we sought out the expertise and suggestions of old friend and country expert Jake. Travelling around Southeast Asia when …
Street food and art in UNESCO heritage George Town: an insider’s guide
Our in-country expert, Richard, shares his insider suggestions for a day’s exploration of UNESCO heritage George Town in Penang. Sampling the best street food and art the old quarter has …
An Insight on Gal Oya National Park in Sri Lanka
Founder of Gal Oya Lodge, Sangjay, shares his tips for travelling like an ‘insider’ in Gal Oya National Park – home to herds of elephants, crocodiles and various bird life. …
More and more travellers want to get under the surface of a destination but keep a sense of independence and freedom whilst exploring. To combine the best of both worlds, …
When the British winter has you wondering if the sun actually ever existed and you haven’t seen your own skin in weeks, you know it’s time to jet off in …
Discover the benefits of hiring a guide in Sri Lanka for a richer travel experience. Local expertise can enhance your journey for a truly immersive holiday.
Sheena travelled to the Jaipur Literature Festival 2014 and had an incredible experience listening to the world’s most respected writers and artists during the week-long celebration. Here she shares the …
We invited Duncan, founder of our destination charity: Heal Kids, to talk about how travel inspired him to set up the foundation. On his visit to Bagan, he met a …