Off on her own holiday to Vietnam, Travel Specialst Lauren had an indulgent experience at one of the country’s most exclusive resorts: the Nam Hai. From idyllic infinity pools, to …
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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
Best of 2015: Holidays & research trips
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranAll 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 …
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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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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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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.
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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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Multi centre holidays offer an incredible array of cultures and experiences to the inquisitive traveller. The problem lies organising transport, working out how much you can fit in, to balancing …
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Sam gives his insider tips on travelling in India. From turban tying, to kite flying to staying in castles, here he tells us more about his favourite experiences.
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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 – …
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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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Following the success of the Tea Planter’s Wife, published a few weeks ago and now blowing up a storm on the Amazon best sellers lists, we were really pleased to …
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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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Across AsiaGuest Posts
Beautiful film capturing life in Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranFor 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.
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Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaSri Lanka
ETG Traveller Dinah Jefferies’ book reaches Bestsellers List
by Nick ClarkExperience Travel Group would like to congratulate Dinah Jefferies on reaching the top of the Sunday Times Bestsellers List (paperback fiction), for her book ‘The Tea Planter’s Wife’
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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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With over 2000 miles of coastline, Vietnam has some stunning beaches on offer. Here’s our guide to choosing the best one for you.
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Revisiting Burma after many years was very special for me. I was banned for more than twenty years and could not be sure I would be let in this time.
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We’ve recently launched a brand new Sri Lanka holiday all about the remarkable work of Geoffrey Bawa, one Asia’s most influential architects. This post sheds some light on who Bawa …
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Fantastic news from the High Commission of India today; UK passport holders can now gain entry to India via their successful E-visa scheme which has being running for many nationalities …
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Heavy rain over recent weeks in parts of Burma has caused severe flooding in large areas of the country. While this has not had a huge effect on tourist areas, …
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As well as being fun in itself, cycling can add a whole new dimension to your experience of the country you are visiting and contributes to the feeling of discovery …
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A couple of years ago the major difficulty was in getting hotel rooms for our guests. There was such a rush of travellers wishing to visit Myanmar – and a …
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Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaSri LankaSustainable Travel
Abode Gets Longlisted for World Responsible Tourism Awards!
by Sam ClarkWe’re delighted that our favourite Sri Lankan eco-tourism project Abode Tours Community Homestay has been nominated and longlisted for the 2015 World Responsible Tourism Awards.
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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 …
Dinner with Quan, Gordon Ramsey’s Vietnamese Friend and Culinary Expert
On 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. …
I wanted to say a massive thank you to all of our fantastic clients for voting for us in the British Travel Awards. We were so pleased to win in …
Philippa Kaye, our ‘on the ground’ travel expert in Delhi, says everyone travelling to India should stay in a homestay. I was surprised because for me ‘homestays’ conjure images of …
With the launch of our newest destination, I thought it’s time to share some of my insider secrets and favourite experiences in India.
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 …
Due to its geographical positioning, Sri Lanka has played host to travellers from around the world. And all of them have contributed to moulding the Sri Lanka we know today. …
Five Unforgettable Anniversary Experiences in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka
If you want to plan something extra special for your anniversary, have a look at these unforgettable experiences in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka. 1. Hot Air Balloon over the Temples …