Oman and India might not be an obvious holiday combination, but it can work surprisingly well.
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Discover the similarities and differences between Kerala and Sri Lanka. Which one would better suit your holiday?
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As a traveller, Bhutan’s many superstitions are fascinating to learn about. We got in touch with Namgay, a local guide, to talk about why Bhutan is so very superstitious (writing’s on the wall), and how superstition affects the Bhutanese in their day-to-day life.
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Scotland meets Game of Thrones, Bhutan is unlike anywhere else on earth. Acclaimed travel writer Andrew Eames gives his thoughts on the spiritual haven in the Himalayas.
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Before you visit a country, it can be hard to tell the character of individual cities. The sheer size of the Indian subcontinent can be overwhelming, and for some it…
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The North and Central Keralan Backwaters are some of the biggest attractions in the state of Kerala, and for good reason: both offer fantastic experiences for travellers. However, not many people…
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With the approach of Queens and Wimbledon in the coming weeks we have decided to take a look at the rise of Asian tennis.
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I was asked last week to give a list of my favourite experiences in Asia and I was a little stumped to know where to start. There are so many…
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IndonesiaThe ETG Take On Travel
But Indonesia Just Doesn’t Appeal as a Holiday Destination…
by Sam Clark“The problem is that I’ve been to all of the countries you cover”, said one of our best customers whilst discussing where she would go next with her travelling companion and us at our offices in Clapham. “What about Indonesia”, I replied, to which she she said was “sorry, but it just doesn’t appeal as a holiday destination”.
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Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaSri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Colombo – Matara Expressway & Highway open at last!
Sri Lanka has opened its first highway! We have reported the ongoing delays and complications a few times in this blog over the past 18 months, but now the time is right to announce the grand opening! The road was opened by president Mahinda Rajapakse, and whilst some finsihing touches are still going on with slip roads and other access roads, the general public are now entitled to pay the toll and drive south.
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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…
With wild forests and ancient tribes shrouded in mystery, we thought it time to share a few unknown facts about this beguiling island.
The grand opening of Sri Lanka’s first highway, between Colombo and Matara, has been postponed until December 2011. The highway (also known as the Southern Lanka Express Highway or simply…