Teardrop hotels feature some of our most popular boutique properties in Sri Lanka, including the stunning boutique heritage villa the Wallawwa. We’re incredibly excited about the recently opened Fort Bazaar, …
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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Sarah went on a trip of a lifetime to Indonesia and Myanmar (Burma) September 2015. From meeting local celebrities of the Malang football team, to spotting beautiful orangutans in the …
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Along with much of the country, Vietnam’s capital city, Hanoi, has become a booming destination to travel to. But where do you go in a city with so much to …
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Family TravelSri Lanka
Do’s and Don’ts for Sri Lanka family travel at Christmas
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranSri Lanka is one of our most popular destinations for families at Christmas. Here we detail some of our insider hints and tips for travel during this season. 1. Do …
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In 2015, Dinah Jefferies approached Experience Travel Group to organise her research trip for her next novel. Set in 1950s French Indochina, travel expert Nick tailor-made her an itinerary through …
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Good news for British travellers, Vietnam has extended its Visa exemption for another year.
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You’re looking for an Easter holiday getaway but want good weather, some fun, unique experiences and easy flights in and out. This guide will help you to pick the best …
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Few days are more important in the Experience Travel Group office than World Gin and Tonic Day. When I asked travel experts for their nominations, a buzz of excitement like …
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One of Experience Travel Group’s clients, Hazel, recently travelled around Myanmar (Burma) with her family and she gave us some great feedback on their adventures. All of us in the …
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We are delighted to invite you to an exciting evening of travel in central London.
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Latest Travel News and Views from Asia
Photography Competition Winner 2015
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranTop travel photographer Tom Parker has finished the decision making process for the 2015 Photography Competition. Here is his selection:
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There are some fantastic deals and lush landscapes away from the crowds when travelling in low season throughout Asia. When there is rain, it is often short and sharp and …
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Sri Lanka is one of the hottest destinations in 2016. As the best small tour operator for holidays to the country (recognised as such in the British Travel Awards), we …
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With a New Year comes new adventures and for those considering Sri Lanka as a destination, we have some exciting reasons why 2016 is a brilliant time to visit. From …
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Across AsiaLatest Travel News and Views from Asia
5 Reasons to go to Indochina this year
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranVietnam, Cambodia and Laos – collectively known as Indochina – offer history, culture and nature in abundance along with mysterious sights like the Angkor temples, colonial towns such as Hoi …
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Latest Travel News and Views from Asia
Meet James, our new travel specialist
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranJames, with his in-depth knowledge of India, Borneo and Southeast Asia is the newest recruit to the ETG travel team. He’s joined us after a sensational demand for our holidays …
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Off on her own holiday to Vietnam, Travel Specialst Lauren had an indulgent experience at one of the country’s most exclusive resorts: the Nam Hai. From idyllic infinity pools, to …
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Latest Travel News and Views from Asia
2015 ETG Photo Competition Favourites
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranThank you so much to all of you who entered our 2015 photography competition. The quality of entries has been particularly good this year and we wanted to share some …
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Across AsiaLatest Travel News and Views from Asia
Best of 2015: Holidays & research trips
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranAll of our tailor-made holidays are crafted from our own first-hand experiences. So, without further ado, here are our highlights of 2015 – including some new and unusual experiences you …
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Vietnam
Dinner with Quan, Gordon Ramsey’s Vietnamese Friend and Culinary Expert
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranOn the final night of Philly’s trip to Vietnam she had the pleasure of sampling the culinary delights of Gordon Ramsey’s friend, Mr Rice’s, delicious food at Old Hanoi Restaurant. …
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As part of our Christmas menu series, we’re featuring Coconut rice with Mango as our next recipe. It’s light, refreshing and healthy, known in the office as ‘heaven on a …
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As the Christmas season fast approaches, we thought we’d divert your mind away from the potatoes, brussel sprouts and turkey with some of our favourite Asian culinary treats. That’s why, …
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The key to a good family holiday is making sure everyone is happy. It’s sometimes difficult to balance everyone’s interests and excite older kids wanting a bit more independence and …
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Across AsiaGuest Posts
Beautiful film capturing life in Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranFor three months Janis Brod, a German cinematographer, has travelled around Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand capturing the various ways of life. Here is the film of her experience.
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A cruise in Myanmar offers an unparalleled insight into the local way of life. The difficulty is knowing which boat offers the best route, best length of trip and best …
Content editor Philly recently explored new local island experiences in The Maldives. From tucking into delicious local dishes, to exploring important cultural sights to appreciating the everyday life of Maldivians …
Travel specialist Cat recently went on a research trip to Vietnam. From sampling mouthwatering dishes, to visiting the country’s stunning countryside here’s a roundup of her best experiences.
Sailing with The Royal Yacht Squadron in Burma
In honour of the London On-Water Yacht and Boat show we wanted to share one of our traveller’s most inspiring and intrepid boating experience. Clive Forestier Walker of the Royal …
We believe private guides have the power to make or break your holiday. That’s why we pay special attention to making sure you get the best of the best. Here …
One of our travel specialists, Lauren, recently tried out our new whale watching experience off the coast of Mirissa, Sri Lanka. Spotting them from a new smaller, faster speed boat …
2015 ETG Signature Experiences
2015 has been a big year for our ETG signature experiences. Be it avoiding the crowds, visiting the best local restaurants or doing an iconic attraction differently, our country specialists …
With their affordable prices, civilised flight times and direct route from London to Colombo they are, in my opinion, one of the best options on offer.