With so many temples available to visit – how do you make sure you avoid the dreaded temple fatigue? Here our Asia travel specialist, Lucy, gives 6 top tips:
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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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 …
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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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Well off the beaten path in central Vietnam lies Son Doong cave, the biggest in the world. Discovered by Howard and Debora, a couple from Bradford, they have now started …
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On his research trip to Myanmar, David tested the two latest ballooning experiences. From floating over the stunning Lake Inle to gaining spectacular aerial views of Ngapali Beach, he’s had …
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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
2015 ETG Signature Experiences
by Guest Post & Amelia Curran2015 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 …
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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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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.
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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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Something you hear all over Vietnam is “same same but different”. This means things are familiar but not the same.
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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 …
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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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Travel expert David was lucky enough to sample life on the Chao Phraya River that runs from Bangkok to UNESCO heritage Autthaya. From visiting river-side villages, to gaining an insight into …
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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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Peter Hohenhaus is author of Dark Tourism, a leading authority on the subject and a many time client of Experience Travel Group. Aside from his specialist subject, ‘Dark Tourism’ (see …
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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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[cycloneslider id=”test-cyclone”] Burma is well known for many things – the friendliness of the locals, the magnificent sight of thousands of temples at Bagan and rural life by Lake Inle …
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In 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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In 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 …
Meet James, our new travel specialist
James, 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 …
Best of 2015: Holidays & research trips
All 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 …
Being ETG’s resident flight geek, David recently flew with Vietnam Airlines Premium Economy on his trip to Myanmar. Here he shares his rather comfortable experience.
Beautiful film capturing life in Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand
For 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.
ETG News: Vietnam Visas Poised to be Waived
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. …
Sam Clark, Experience Travel Group co-founder and Managing Director writes: “Peter Hohenhaus (along with his wife Sally) is a long time client, who has travelled several times with Experience Travel …
If you’re looking for an intriguing culture to partake in, look no further than Burma. Every year, Burma has a ton of cultural events and festivals like Thingyan, Diwali, the …