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 …
off the beaten track
Off the beaten track experiences don’t necessarily have to be remote and adventurous. Just being an inch off the well-trodden path can lead to an incredibly unique and personal experience that seems like it’s a world away from well-known sights.
Here you’ll find out about ETG’s favourite off the beaten track memories, experiences, locations and accommodation options.
What we love most about taking the path less trodden are the random encounters which simply can’t be planned but end up becoming lifelong memories. And we believe that just one such encounter really can elevate the entire trip, and give a destination a special place in your heart. After all, famous sights are famous for a reason, but by pushing yourself just a little further afield we think you’ll take away a different and unique memory.
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In 2011 Myanmar (Burma) opened to the world but there was little infrastructure to cope with the influx of tourists and few had had the chance to research experiences beyond …
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Travel expert Matt has researched new experiences in the eastern states of Myanmar (Burma), largely untouched by tourism. From discovering Kayan tribes in remote villages, to absorbing the stunning terraced …
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Co-founders Sam and Tom recently visited the off-the-beaten-track region of Mannar, Sri Lanka with travel photographer Damon Wilder. Situated in the northwest of the country, it’s a flat, wild west …
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After returning from her latest trip to Sri Lanka, group travel specialist Zoe shares part 1 of her top 10 experiences in Northern region of the island.
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‘Grandpa’s sleeping up there with the children.’ My guide said. ‘But he’s been dead for three years… Well sort of.’ So sets the scene for my perplexing visit of Sulawesi …
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Boasting good weather and fantastic deals, travel expert Nick explains why September is Sri Lanka’s best travel secret.
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At just under an hour’s drive from Borneo’s Kuching International Airport, Bako National Park and the Santubong Peninsula offers an authentic jungle experience as soon as you’re off your flight. …
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Well off the beaten path in central Vietnam lies Son Doong cave, the biggest in the world. Discovered by Howard and Debora, a couple from Bradford, they have now started …
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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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The Banda Islands of Indonesia are 200km from the nearest port town of Ambon and they lie peacefully in the Banda sea, roughly 2000km east of Java.
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A fantastic video featuring Sammy the explorer from the island of Sumba and his encounter with the sea people, or surfers visiting what is reputed to be the finest left …
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As travellers, we’re far from being newcomers to either Sri Lanka or Experience Travel. We were a nine-strong group of sixty-something old-handers, including ETG’s first ever and tsunami-stranded clients. So …
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The last time but one we visited Pasikudah, 3 years ago, there was still no hotels whatsoever on the beach front, just a worn our guesthouse and the sweeping bay. …
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Listening to the Today Programme on the BBC this morning I heard an interesting snippet on Sri Lanka – namely that the Horton Plains Slender Loris, presumed extinct, has been …
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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 …
After returning from her latest trip to Sri Lanka, Group travel specialist Zoe shares part 2 of her top 10 experiences in Northern region of the island.
Sri Lanka is one of the hottest destinations in 2016. As the best small tour operator for holidays to the country (recognised as such in the British Travel Awards), we …
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 …
Tom and I recently accompanied the travel writer Andrew Eames. He wrote a fantastic piece which you can read here. We think there is so much potential in the region so …
Experience Travel Group were pleased to organise trips for two senior Guardian travel journalists who were looking for something a little special and off the beaten track to cover in …