off the beaten track

Seminyak? Kuta? Legion? Forget about it, some parts of the island are so unexplored…so much so there is even the Bali we didn’t notice…

Discover our top ten favourite hotels in rural India that allow you to reveal the fabric of this magical country.

Discover how Husna-Tara Prakesh left a career in academia in England for love in Bengal, and ended up opening two of the region’s most beautiful hotels.

Cambodia is often overshadowed by its neighbouring countries, yet this mighty kingdom has experienced so much and in turn, has so much to offer. Angkor Wat features high on most travellers’ bucket lists, and rightly so. However, for me, this only scratches the surface when it comes to the exciting and unique things to do here.

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…

Community-based tourism is a form of responsible travel that is gaining in popularity across the world. It denotes a type of excursion that is created with local communities, often in…

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…

On a recent research trip to Indonesia, Experience Travel Group‘s CEO Sam Clark discovered the unique and gory funeral rituals of the Torajan people in Sulawesi, where buffalo are both…

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.

Paris, Rome, Laos. Which has more intrigue? The first two destinations are spectacular places to go, but one thing’s for sure: everyone knows about them already and they can be…

There are some intriguing destinations now easily accessible by aeroplane that make for a truly unique holiday. There’s still quite a lot of choice and it can be difficult to…

As a trekker, you’re spoiled for choice in India and Southeast Asia. You’ll find beautiful, diverse scenery on routes at varying levels of difficulty, from moderate uphill walks to intensive…

Any sun-loving traveller’s dream is to stumble across a secret beach. Somewhere removed from Western culture to get that sense of escapism, but somewhere we can still access our creature…

If you thought that a visit to the Maldives meant sacrificing local culture, think again. Gan Island, the most southerly point in The Maldives, has recently become considerably more accessible…

Deep, plunging valleys and looming mountain ranges that are breathtaking and heart-stopping all the same, Himachal Pradesh is a heavenly abode that none can forget once visited. Treacherous trekking routes and magical rivers along with quiet monasteries and relaxing resorts, there is so much to explore in Himachal Pradesh that you just can’t get enough of it. Whether it’s exploring quaint hill stations of attempting the impossible through paragliding, here’s a handy guide to take you through the roller coaster that is Himachal Pradesh.

Co-founder of Experience Travel Group, Tom Armstrong, discovered the hidden riches of Malaysia. On an in-depth research trip, he found some fantastic experiences you could include in your holiday, the Suka Suka Homestay is but one example. Here he reviews his time with Aziz and family, the hosts – I hope you’ll feel inspired.

ETG travellers Hilary and Paul recently visited the north of Sri Lanka on a small group tour. Here is an account of the best experiences they had, fantastic inspiration for your next adventure.

We sent travel writer and wildlife enthusiast Robin McKelvie on a research mission to Satpura National Park. Less frequented than the more famous Ranthambore National Park, here he shares his experience spotting on his jeep, walking and canoe safari.

The first time I saw Lucknow was on route to Varanasi – a fleeting visit while I waited for a delayed train – and all I saw of the city was its beautiful railway station. I’m really glad I got the opportunity to experience it a second time. We love the city so much here at Experience Travel Group that we have created our very own signature experience there.

Guesthouses in The Maldives are the latest accommodation style to arrive in the country and they allow visitors to stay on local islands, gaining insight into Dhivehi culture. There are a large variety of them on offer, from basic rooms in simple houses, to grander hotel-like constructions, each providing very different experiences. They’re not homestays as such, but usually run by locals who’ll provide home cooked food and various insights into the heritage of this thousand-isle country.

Whilst the world-famous overgrown Angkor temples are an obvious lure for travellers going to Cambodia, there are so many other nearby experiences that are often overlooked. Here, we share what else there is to do in the area whilst you’re visiting.