Revisiting Burma after many years was very special for me. I was banned for more than twenty years and could not be sure I would be let in this time.
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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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Fantastic news from the High Commission of India today; UK passport holders can now gain entry to India via their successful E-visa scheme which has being running for many nationalities …
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Across Asia
Five Unforgettable Anniversary Experiences in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka
by Guest PostIf you want to plan something extra special for your anniversary, have a look at these unforgettable experiences in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka. 1. Hot Air Balloon over the Temples …
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Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaSri Lanka
ETG Sponsors Sri Lanka/ Scottish Cricketing Link
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranUPDATE: If you would like to know about England’s cricket tour to Sri Lanka 2020, please see this blog. Former Sri Lankan cricket captain Kumar Sangakarra will become Bute Cricket Club’s first associative …
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I hate technology. I hate it not working and I hate it distracting me from what I truly value when travelling – real experiences, off-screen, in a country. Having said …
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IndiaLatest Travel News and Views from Asia
Meet our inimitable India Expert Philippa Jane Kaye!
by Guest PostWe are very pleased to announce that we are partnering with Philippa Kaye as our ‘Curator of Experiences’ in India. Philippa has with twenty years of experience in high-end and …
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The “quiet season” means lots of different things – it means periods outside of school and national holidays, it means times when the weather is not considered “optimum” in Asia, …
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There’s nothing quite like being on water – looking out over endless natural vistas, relaxing on a sun lounger with the wind gently rippling your clothes, with daily life unfolding …
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Follow this link to see Experience Travel Group’s Family Holiday Guide 2015. Top tips, family favourites, fun facts and more. It’s all you need for getting your family holiday sorted for …
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We’ve all been there. It’s a few weeks before your trip to Thailand and you have no idea what lurgies are about and what vaccines you need to get. Here’s …
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Sustainable TravelThailand
How Holidaymakers Can Help Save Lorises From Extinction
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranWith the start of Slow Loris Outreach Week (SLOW), it’s fitting we turn our attention to one of the most cute and intriguing animals on Earth.
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Latest Travel News and Views from Asia
ETG at the eighth annual St John’s Hill Festival
by Guest PostFollowing up from our blog post last month, we are very excited to reveal our exciting day of events at the St Johns Hill Festival this weekend! Where’s Lauren been? …
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After trekking through local villages, whizzing along backwaters, exploring jungles and zipping around city centres on Vespas, there is nothing more needed than a few days spent relaxing on a …
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Vietnam has some of the most exciting and varied cuisine in Southeast Asia, with stand-out specialities such as shrimp spring rolls, sticky rice and pork belly rolls and the infamous …
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Thailand is well known for its dramatic monsoon rains, and like it or not, whatever time of year you visit the Land of Smiles, there is a chance you will …
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Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaSri Lanka
Travel Tales: Exploring the Knuckles Wilderness at Abode in Sri Lanka
by Guest PostIn our ‘Travel Tales’ series, our Travel Consultants share their travel stories. Our Travel Consultants regularly travel to the destinations they specialise in. This is how each hotel, experience and …
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Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaSri Lanka
Yala fights back against dangerous driving
by Guest PostAfter recent wildlife casualties due to reckless driving of some safari vehicles in Yala, the Sri Lankan Government is taking steps to combat this issue – very welcome news to …
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Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaSri Lanka
Explore sunken ships in the Galle Harbour
by Guest PostWe have just received the very welcome news that the Southern Province Tourism Ministry of Sri Lanka, along with the Department of Archaeology have declared the waters surrounding the Galle …
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Running 448km from the most northern province of Laos to Luang Prabang, the Nam Ou River is not only surrounded by some breath-taking scenery but is also a fantastic way …
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Now I must be honest, I am not really a great connoisseur of ‘adventure’ sports. Out of my friends I am definitely the biggest wimp, jumping out of my seat …
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During my current trip to Sri Lanka, I was fortunate enough to head off to Yala National Park’s Block 1 on a camping safari with Kulu Safaris. Led by the …
Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaVietnam
ETG News: Vietnam Visas Poised to be Waived
by Guest Post & Amelia Curran
British? We’ve got some great news for you. The Ministry of Tourism has proposed to scrap Visa requirements, a decision that will apply to French, German and Spanish passport holders also. …
Only have around a week for your trip? While that really isn’t a lot of time, with a bit of clever planning you can still make the most of your …
Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaMyanmar
Magic of Burma and Other Travels – an exhibition by Sally Oyler
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MAGIC OF BURMA AND OTHER TRAVELS An exhibition by Sally Oyler 54 The Gallery, Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London W1J 7QX Wednesday 3rd – Saturday 6th December 2014, 11am-6pm This …
One of Experience Travel’s favourite hotels in Siem Reap, Shinta Mani, is leading a push to complete 1,500 wells for local communities as soon as possible. The Shinta Mani Foundation, …
Family Travel
Family Travel Tips: Top 5 things to consider when planning your family holiday in Asia
by Guest Post
Planning the trip of a lifetime can be hard. Planning the trip of a lifetime for you AND your family? Phew! I need to sit down already. That’s what we …
Along Sri Lanka’s south coast, one is likely to come across various small holdings advertising turtle hatcheries, and some may even get the chance to visit the beaches of Rekawa …