India is a vast country, with a colourful and sometimes chaotic way of life. For even the most well-travelled visitor, exploring the country can seem a little daunting. This is …
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Amelia Curran
Amelia Curran
Amelia is the Content Editor at ETG. Her interest in travel was piqued when she travelled to India aged 13 and, after studying English Literature at university, she headed to Central America and Japan. At ETG, she has found a role that combines her love of writing and travel, managing the company tone of voice, blog and newsletter, as well as creating guides to Asia, videos and more. Since joining the team in 2017, she has spotted orangutans in Borneo, explored rural northern Thailand and fallen head over heels for Sri Lankan cuisine. She is currently working remotely from Marseille, enjoying la vie française and eating more cheese than health or good sense would recommend.
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Booking a holiday is a big commitment of time and money. Whilst we can all swoon over pictures of beaches and sunsets, there can be a gap between what you’re …
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Being a single parent really shouldn’t restrict your travel horizons. But the process of organising a holiday can seem that more daunting, so we’ve put a top 10 list of …
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Myanmar is brimful of ancient temples, stunning landscapes and historic towns. There’s so much on offer it can be challenging to choose what to do. Here’s our list of top …
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Having relatively recently opened up to the world, Myanmar can still pose challenges for travellers wanting to navigate the country. It encompasses a vast landmass, so getting about can be …
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For those considering how they’ll get around the vast country of Myanmar (Burma), you may be wondering whether it’s worth hiring a driver and guide for parts of your trip. …
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India, with a population of more than a billion people, a massive – and massively diverse – land mass and spellbinding diversity, can be a hard place to pin down. …
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Delhi is one of those cities that you have to visit at least once in a lifetime. It is India’s London, Paris or New York, a truly global city bursting …
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Delhi has the capital status and Agra the unparalleled Taj Mahal, but for Robin Mckelvie, one Indian city has it all. Jaipur, the largest city in Rajasthan, is one of …
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Rajasthan has an abundance of heritage and offers some fabulous cities to visit including: Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodshpur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh and Jaisalmer. Here’s a short guide by local Rajasthan enthusiast, Rohit, …
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If you’ve ever had the pleasure to experience the charms of Malaysia’s Pangkor Laut Resort, chances are you would have dined at its Chinese restaurant known simply as Uncle Lim’s …
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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 …
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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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Malaysia
Street food and art in UNESCO heritage George Town: an insider’s guide
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranOur 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 …
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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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Javana, owner of one of our most popular boutique hotels in Sri Lanka, Horathapola kindly shares his insider insights into his property.
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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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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, …
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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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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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I’ve been asked many times how the temples in Bagan, Myanmar, and those around Siem Reap, Cambodia compare, and which are better. I’ve been lucky enough to visit both sites …
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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 …
ETG travellers Hilary and Paul recently visited the north of Sri Lanka on a small group tour. Here is an account of the best experiences they had, fantastic inspiration for …
We sent travel writer and wildlife enthusiast Robin McKelvie on a research mission to Satpura National Park. Less frequented than the more famous Ranthambore National Park, here he shares his …
ETG travellers John and Lesley recently visited, Chiang Mai where they enjoyed our ‘Thai for a day’ experience. Joining a local family for a tour of their stilted teak Ruen …
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 …
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.
Latest Travel News and Views from Asia
Best Tour Operator to Southeast Asia – We Won!!
by Guest Post & Amelia Curran
We’re incredibly proud to announce we won Best Small Tour Operator to Southeast Asia in the 2016 British Travel Awards.
The ETG Take On Travel
What we’ve learnt from our worst holiday nightmares
by Guest Post & Amelia Curran
We’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 …