In this blog, we reveal some lesser-known alternatives to the highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia – far from the crowds, queues and selfie-sticks of the modern tourist trap.
landscapes
Many people travel to discover the staggering diversity of landscapes and natural beauty the world has to offer. South and Southeast Asia offer a particularly striking variety of views, from volcanoes to rivers, mountains to rice paddies, valleys, rainforest, deserts, stunning coastline and more.
At Experience Travel Group, our specialist regions offer some of the world’s best landscapes. Here, we talk about our favourites and things to consider when travelling to different terrains. We share special hotels that have miraculous vistas and different activities that complement each region. In addition, our travellers will often swap beaches for remote inland regions, so we provide alternatives with that in mind.
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The Ultimate Guide to Walking the Pekoe Trail: A Sri Lanka Adventure
The Ultimate Guide to walking the Pekoe Trail, the first continuous point-to-point walking trail in Sri Lanka. Discover Sri Lanka by foot, immersing yourself in 300 km of stunning scenery …
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The Southeast Asian country of Laos is home to the serene 4000 islands, locally known as ‘Si Phan Don’. This dreamy destination is complete with spectacular waterfalls, rare wildlife, rich …
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One of the main attractions of Borneo is its ancient rainforest. But where will give you the wildlife sightings and overall experience you desire?
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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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On a research mission to Indonesia. we went to discover why anyone would want to visit an active volcano in the famous ‘Ring of Fire’ region. From meeting communities that …
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Bromo and Ijen are some of the biggest volcanoes in Indonesia. This blog post follows Matt’s journey to both of them to inform you on what to expect upon visiting …
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On a recent trip to Northern Thailand, I finally got to visit Mae Hong Son Province and its principal towns – Pai and Mae Hong Son. The northern capital of …
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Exciting news that on January 15th 2010 you will be able to experience a solar eclipse from Galle in southern Sri Lanka. Apparently it will be an annular eclipse, so …
DO YOU WANT TO STAY IN A HOTEL WITH AMAZING VIEWS? Head to our website for more ideas and information about travelling to Asia. Feel free to let us …
The sprawling metropolis of urban Bangkok, with its crowded downtown skyline and sprawling, dense suburbs is best truly appreciated from above. Fortunately, many of the city’s taller buildings are home …