Sri Lanka has a very laid back way of life, with some idiosyncrasies that are helpful to know before visiting. Here are our top things to bear in mind before travelling to the island.
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Becky Grainger
Becky Grainger
Becky is a travel specialist for Sri Lanka, Indonesia & Oman in particular. Her love for travel began in 2004, the fateful year her family decided to cancel Christmas and take the whole family to Asia. That trip to Singapore and Indonesia sparked a lifelong passion for travel and ultimately changed the course of her life: she spent a year of her History degree in New Zealand and, soon after graduating, came to work at ETG. Becky has been lucky enough to visit most of our destinations, from Sri Lanka to Laos to remote Indonesian islands, and in 2019 she pioneered our holidays to Oman as well.
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Sri Lanka is a haven for a variety of wildlife. Here we provide the ultimate guide to the best wildlife experiences in Sri Lanka for you so you can make the right choices.
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Tipping is a fairly common practice in tourist hotspots in Indonesia, particularly Bali. Base salaries are often quite low so any tokens of appreciation for service will be gratefully received. You’ll notice tipping is not common amongst local people and is very much an import from western culture. If you feel though people should be rewarded for good service, it’s a nice token of appreciation.
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Discover our experts’ favourite villas in Sri Lanka for the utmost privacy and peace on your holiday.
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CURIOUS ABOUT SRI LANKA? Head to our website for more ideas and information about travelling to Sri Lanka. Alternatively, get in touch on 0207 924 7133 or fill out an…
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Find out the differences between two of the main cities in Sri Lanka, Kandy and Colombo. Learn how different they are and see if you prefer one or the other.
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What happened when travel expert Becky’s family decided to trade in mince pies and snowy Scotland for the tropical sunshine of Malaysia?
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Frankincense and flamingos, wadis and waterfalls, dramatic mountains and beautiful beaches – and warmest culture you’ll ever experience.
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Many travellers wonder whether and how much it is appropriate to tip in The Maldives. Here are our guidelines.
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We’ve been saying it for years. But this week Lonely Planet confirmed that Sri Lanka is the world’s best country to visit (in 2019, at least). Improved transport links, exciting…
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Don’t let the fact that there is no beach in Laos put you off visiting. Discover the best beach alternatives in Laos for sun and swimming.
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The renowned writer Elizabeth Pisani once said Indonesia is the ‘biggest invisible thing on earth’, and in a way, we think she’s right. Whenever a trip to the country is thought of, it’s most likely Bali springs to mind. Many people don’t even know it’s just one of 17,000 islands that make up Indonesia. There’s so much on offer, so to help inspire you with some ideas, here’s a list by our award-winning travel experts on things to do whilst visiting.
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A challenging question to answer, but here we provide a brief guide. Ultimately, it all depends on exactly where you are and how much you want to spend.
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Planning a family holiday to Sri Lanka can seem challenging, certainly for those wanting to make sure they get the best value for money. Here, travel expert Becky shares her top tips for keeping the costs down and getting ‘bang for your buck’.
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Travel expert Becky reveals the story behind her career in travel. Whisked away as a child to the tropical riches of Malaysia, the food, history, architecture and landscapes captured her imagination. It was then she decided she wanted to travel for the rest of her life and pursue a career in the industry. Here she shares her life-changing experience:
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‘Grandpa’s sleeping up there with the children.’ My guide said. ‘But he’s been dead for three years… Well sort of.’
So sets the scene for my perplexing visit of Sulawesi with its intriguing concept of life and beyond.
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We are pleased to announce that Experience Travel Group will be sponsoring Marina and the ‘Freedom to Walk’ challenge. We will also be doing a virtual sympathy walk alongside them from rainy old London!
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When thinking about historical sites in Sri Lanka Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Galle Fort and Tea Plantations may spring to mind. The Capital city of Colombo, more often than not, gets unjustly overlooked. Often represented at the commercial and shopping heart of Sri Lanka, Colombo in fact has a hidden treasure trove of historical gems ready to be discovered!
Sri Lanka has so many things to experience that it can be a challenge to work out what is actually worth doing. To help you decide, I’ve listed my favourite activities, any of which can be incorporated into a trip.
Family Holidays in The Maldives can be life-changing experiences – here are our tips on how to get your family holiday just right.
Organising a trip to Sri Lanka can seem complicated, but with a little expert advice, it quickly becomes more straightforward.
In order to help you prepare for your holiday in Bali and Indonesia we have compiled advice on travel safety.
ETG stopped selling Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage years ago after our own findings from company investigations and supporting reports from animal welfare experts at NGOs such as the Born Free Foundation. Here we hope to empower you in making an informed decision about visiting the ‘orphanage.’