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Sam Clark
Sam Clark
Sam Clark is one of the founding members of Experience Travel Group. His passion for Asia was first ignited by the travel writing of Norman Lewis, combined with the sad fact that the furthest he went as a child was to Scotland. Ever since spending his 19th birthday in Northern India, he has been making up for lost time, travelling all over the world including a stint living in Sri Lanka. Posts by Sam
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Discover the best beaches in Sri Lanka, chosen by the award-winning Sri Lanka specialists. Plus, the best boutique beach hotels and resorts.
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Experience Travel Group’s update on the coronavirus situation and how it has impacted the company and the travel industry.
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Across AsiaSustainable TravelThe ETG Take On Travel
The Tipping Point – Tip Inclusive Holidays
by Sam ClarkExperience Travel Group are launching tip inclusive holidays. We think this makes a fairer and better holiday experience for all involved.
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How much has luxury travel changed post-pandemic? We look at a recent survey to find out.
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Get ETG’s update on traveller safety information in Myanmar at a time of political upheaval and during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Your travel questions answered at the Travel Forecast, with Experience Travel Group, Wild Frontiers and Kalukanda House.
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Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaThe ETG Take On Travel
Making Travel Happen Again
by Sam ClarkFind out how we’re making travel happen again – safely and responsibly – in the time of Covid-19.
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Our CEO recently spoke on a Natwest-sponsored podcast, ‘Tough Conversations’ hosted by Steph McGovern, on how challenging it has been in the travel game since COVID-19.
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Experience Travel Group launched a prize draw to celebrate the heros of the COVID-19 pandemic. Which hero has won a holiday to Sri Lanka?
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Latest Travel News and Views from Asia
Survey Results: How you feel about travel in the time of Covid
by Sam ClarkWe asked our community of passionate travellers how they feel about travel in the time of Covid-19. Discover how they responded.
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We are surrounded by horror stories from across the world. But is the world really becoming a scarier place to live? Experience Travel Group invesigates.
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Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaSri Lanka
ETG support the Amelie and Daniel Linsey Foundation Ball
by Sam ClarkFind out about the inspiring work of the Amelie and Daniel Linsey Foundation and why Experience Travel Group supported their fundraising ball.
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Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaSri LankaSustainable TravelThe ETG Take On Travel
The ETG View: Sri Lanka kickstarting tourism with reduced hotel rates
by Sam ClarkIt’s been an emotional few weeks. And now the FCO has changed their advice against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka, we don’t quite know what to do next.
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Decided on India as a destination for your family holiday? Absolutely sure? I expect the next feeling is that you really have no idea where to start. What are the best places to visit in India with your family? Where should we go? What should we do?
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The ETG Take On Travel
Does the Way You Search for Travel Affect the Experience Itself?
by Sam ClarkIt’s commonplace now to remark that social media is shaping the way we experience the world. In travel, this phenomenon is especially pronounced. Visit any tourist site, and you can’t…
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We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new destination for Experience Travel Group: the spiritual Himalayan haven of Bhutan. Here we’re going to share a little bit more about…
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We’ve all seen the terrible pictures and news from Palu and beyond in Sulawesi. Our thoughts are with the residents of the affected areas as they struggle to cope with…
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As I am sure you are aware, Lombok was hit recently by two substantial earthquakes. Unusually, the second was not a smaller ‘aftershock’ but considerably more powerful than the first.…
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The twin volcanic island Sultanates of Ternate and Tidore in the North Maluku Islands, Indonesia, have been enemies for as long as anyone can remember. Discover their unique and fascinating story.
As one of the most romantic destinations in the world – Sri Lanka has too many honeymoon locations to easily fit in one itinerary. At Experience Travel we would always look to talk in detail about your trip and ensure that what we put together is right for the both of you. After all, we would want this holiday to set the tone for your future family holidays with us!
ETG co-founder Sam, who got married in a villa in Sri Lanka, details everything you should know about villas on the island.
Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaThe ETG Take On Travel
How we are REALLY doing: a message from our MD & co-founder
by Sam Clark
How have we survived the COVID crisis? An update from Sam Clark, MD of Experience Travel Group.
Are you a traveller or a tourist? And, really, what’s the difference between them? Find out from the holiday experts at ETG.
Will you help support the Sri Lankan chauffeur-guides? We have set up a JustGiving crowdfunding page to help support both the chauffeur-guides during this difficult period and a brilliant local…
Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaSri Lanka
Political Situation in Sri Lanka: Experience Travel Group Statement
by Sam Clark
We are well aware of, and closely monitoring, the political situation in Sri Lanka since removal of the Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe by Presidential Sirisena on Friday and his subsequent…