We spent a fun and fascinating morning cycling on the island of Bang Krachao, known as the ‘green lung’ of Bangkok.
Author
Alice Bayly
Alice Bayly
Alice is the Head of Sustainable Travel and Family Product at Experience Travel Group. She cut her travel business teeth in the early 90s at a Moroccan specialist tour operator. It was an upmarket if rather archaic company that had a typewriter and a telex machine, but it taught her all about the value of personal service from experts in their field. For the last 16 years she’s been juggling family and career; in her case the solution seems to be to take the kids to ‘work’... Since joining the team she has enjoyed wonderful family journeys in many of our destinations including Laos (with a 7 and 9 year old), Sri Lanka and The Maldives (the perfect combination of safari excitement and relaxation on the beach) and more recently in Bali and Borneo where an off-the-beaten-track adventure nudged both teenagers and parents just a little bit out of their comfort zone!
-
Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaSustainable TravelThe ETG Take On Travel
ETG’s Journey to become a B Corporation
by Alice BaylyWe are on a journey to become a B Corporation and reach the highest standards of sustainability in our business. Find out how and why.
-
Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaThe ETG Take On Travel
ETG & Treasure Trails: Fundraising for Share the Wonder
by Alice BaylyETG is taking part in Treasure Trails around London to raise money for Share the Wonder. Join us?
-
Sustainability in the Maldives can be hard to quantify. Our Head of Responsible Travel, Alice Bayly, takes a deep dive into what sustainability in the Maldives really means.
-
Discover incredible family experiences in Oman, from waterfalls to wildlife, beaches to bazaars.
-
Family TravelYour Travel Story
Travels with my teenage son: surf and safari in Sri Lanka
by Alice BaylyDiscover how our Head of Family Travel, Alice, found common ground with her teenage son on a holiday to Sri Lanka.
-
Sustainable travel doesn’t just start when you arrive at your destination – it starts the moment you open your suitcase. Here’s how to pack in a more eco-conscious way.
-
Three of the fantastic ventures in our portfolio that will appeal to people looking for fun, wonder, excitement – and the lasting memories that come from connection and exchange.
-
It’s a problem every parent faces: you’ve planned a fantastic holiday, packed with exciting and enriching activities that you imagine will become memories the whole family will cherish for a…
-
-
We are all increasingly aware of the shocking environmental impact of single use plastic. In this article, our Head of Sustainable Travel, Alice Bayly, shares a little bit more about our…
-
Family Travel
Why a holiday abroad is a good idea before your child goes off to university
by Alice BaylyThe time has come. GCSEs, A Levels, PTA meetings, report cards, UCAS, personal statements and enforced physical education are all now things of the past: your child is heading off…
-
-
If you’ve ever thought about planning a family summer holiday, you’ve probably faced the age-old dilemma – “shall we go for something a bit different this year; something adventurous and…
-
We know expenditure can be really important when travelling as a family (many of us at Experience Travel Group go to Asia with young children ourselves). Whether you face the holiday budget conundrum on an annual basis or, if this is the first time you’re planning an all-out dream holiday to Asia, there are ways to make sure you stay within budget. Let us share a few tricks of the trade with you.
-
The ‘staycation’ has become a trending term when it comes to holidays – staying put over the summer months or choosing a spot that’s a drive away, rather than overseas. There are some benefits to staying within the UK’s shores, especially if you’ve never done it before. However, there’s really nothing like a family holiday overseas when it comes to creating bonds and making memories.
-
Want something a little more adventurous than a countryside cottage in the West Country or a hop across the pond to France? Asia boasts some fabulous weather in the summer, with colourful festivals, delicious food, idyllic beaches and family friendly boutique accommodation to boot. It’s the perfect place for a holiday with a difference.
-
Alice and family enjoyed a summer adventure in Indonesia, exploring the best of Java whilst chartering a boat around Komodo. From dragons, to manta rays, to stunning colourful reefs – she shares her best moments.
-
Travelling with children on a flight can be a bit of an adventure (to put it mildly) for the ill-prepared. At Experience Travel Group, we know a thing or two about travelling long-haul with children in tow. We’ve been there, done that and have some handy tips up our sleeve for other adventurous families.
As Asian travel experts, it goes without saying that we at Experience Travel Group love elephants. Majestic, intelligent and playful, these gentle giants inspire awe and wonder in people of all ages and from all walks of life. And yet still, all too often, they are taken advantage of for the sake of tourists.
When it comes to family holidays we often tend to choose destinations fairly close to home. It’s what we’ve always done, it’s what we know, it’s what we’re used to. However, the fateful transition from child to ‘Kevin the teenager’ is a big moment in a parent’s life.
At Experience Travel Group, we love working with families and ensuring that parents are able to book their holidays with confidence, armed with all the information they need. So, we…
If you have a trip planned but there are exams coming up – or you should be studying – then there’s no need to panic. Even if you’re on holiday there are still plenty of things that you can to do make sure that you get the study and revision time that you need.