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 …
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We are all increasingly aware of the shocking environmental impact of single use plastic. In this article, our Head of Sustainable Travel, Alice Bayly, shares a little bit more about our …
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After working for several years as a travel consultant with ETG, Lucy Reeve chose an admirable new path. Combining her love of travel, desire to work in the humanitarian sector …
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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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Coming off the back of a whirlwind few days in Kolkata city, my trip to Odisha in east India started through fatigued eyes and on achy legs. Landing at night …
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Dark tourism has been around for years. But since Netflix jumped on board with their new documentary series, Dark Tourist, the concept has seen a surge of interest and, unsurprisingly, …
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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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Goa is widely known for its vast swathes of white-sand beaches. But, beautiful though these are, this small western state also has its own distinct culture and history that’s surprisingly …
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The build up to a holiday is incredibly exciting. However, if you don’t have your wits about you, you can be hit with some unexpected costs that really take the …
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Bali is famous for its seaside barbecues. But would you ever stop to consider how that succulent red snapper ended up on your plate? Discover what goes on in the …
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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 …
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Looking to plan a holiday? From old favourites with a twist to destinations you may never have heard of, here’s the Experience Travel Group take on where you should travel …
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Tipping isn’t common practise in Thailand. If you notice a group of locals, you’ll rather rarely see them tip at a restaurant for example. On the other hand, small tokens …
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Dates announced for England’s 2018 cricket tour to Sri Lanka
by Nick ClarkUPDATE: If you would like to know about England’s cricket tour to Sri Lanka 2020, please see this blog. Great news! The dates for the England Cricket Tour 2018 have been …
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The cornerstone of your travel arrangements, a holiday itinerary provides all the details of your trip to make it a success. It’s what you’re going to be looking to in …
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Why a holiday abroad is a good idea before your child goes off to university
The time has come. GCSEs, A Levels, PTA meetings, report cards, UCAS, personal statements and enforced physical education are all now things of the past: your child is heading off …
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are the two biggest cities in Vietnam. They like at opposing ends of the country and are different in many different ways. Found out …
I can’t count the number of times I’ve been to Asia in the last 7 years, but Wa Ale Island Resort is something special.
Holidays are a big investment of both time and money. If you choose to use a tour operator, it’s important that you get the most value out of the experience …
Discover 10 of the rarest and most fascinating animals in Asia, as shared by our wildlife exp
The best way to make travel decisions is to know what you like. That’s why we’ve devised this short questionnaire to help give you a better understanding of what you …