You’ll no doubt hesitate on the side of the road for quite some time before an old lady eventually notices your struggle. Taking hold of your arm tightly, you’ll have no choice but to follow as she marches you confidently through the mayhem to the opposite side. Congratulations – you’ve just learnt how to cross the road again! And yet, for those who know how, it is very much possible to enjoy the slow life in Vietnam – and remarkably it still involves two wheels…
Soft adventure
Soft adventure can mean all manner of things. To some travellers, it might mean simply being out in nature on a long walk or cycle. To others, it might mean staying in a jungle hotel or a remote mountain lodge. Our blog tries to encapsulate every meaning so that you have a full picture of holiday options in Asia.
What makes something a ‘soft’, rather than a full-blown, adventure? We consider it to be any activity that stimulates the senses and makes travellers feel alive, without, perhaps, such an adrenaline-inducing edge! It might be taking a sea canoe, as opposed to white-water rafting. A long day hike, not a multi-day camping expedition, or a short zip-line rather than bungee jumping off a bridge! However you choose to define it, our experts would be delighted to help you find soft adventure experiences that tick all your boxes and enhance your holiday.
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Family TravelLatest Travel News and Views from AsiaThailand
Guide to Thailand With Kids | Expert Advice
If a holiday to Asia seems a little daunting, particularly if you’re considering bringing the whole family, Thailand with kids is the perfect compromise. With an extremely warm and welcoming population, delicious food and incredible potential for relaxation and adventure, children will come home raving about a trip to Thailand.
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Sri Lanka is a destination that is perfect for surfing. With its beautiful beaches, warm water, weather patterns and swells that provide pristine blue waves to suit all abilities, Sri Lanka surfing is a unique and incredible experience. Along with the perfect surfing conditions it has phenomenal food, ancient history and architecture, stunning wildlife, intriguing culture and picturesque beaches. Sri Lanka really has it all.
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When most people think of Borneo, one creature springs with mind. Of course, orangutans are incredible, and trying to spot one in the wild is a must for any wildlife-lover in Borneo. But I find that the orangutans often obscure all the other incredible things about the island…
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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…
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Head of Marketing, Indre, was recently sent on a research mission to Indonesia. She went to discover why anyone would want to visit an active volcano in the famous ‘Ring of Fire’ region. From meeting communities that live in the foothills, to looking down over the craters, she shares her thoughts on this experience of a lifetime.
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Ait, one of our in country partners in Laos shares his latest experience for nature lovers. Involving some moderate level treks and spending night in the trees in your very own hanging spherical basket, it’s an unusual experience of a lifetime.
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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 an eco-tourism project guiding visitors through this natural wonder. ETG went to explore.
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On his research trip to Myanmar, David tested the two latest ballooning experiences. From floating over the stunning Lake Inle to gaining spectacular aerial views of Ngapali Beach, he’s had a lifetime experience, twice!
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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 that you get with any Experience Travel Group holiday.
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Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaSri Lanka
Travel Tales: Exploring the Knuckles Wilderness at Abode in Sri Lanka
by Guest PostIn our ‘Travel Tales’ series, our Travel Consultants share their travel stories. Our Travel Consultants regularly travel to the destinations they specialise in. This is how each hotel, experience and…
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Nick, one of our Vietnam specialists, went on our evening vespa tour of Saigon. From sampling frog, to secret cafes to learning to maneuver through busy streets, here he shares…
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Now I must be honest, I am not really a great connoisseur of ‘adventure’ sports. Out of my friends I am definitely the biggest wimp, jumping out of my seat…
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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…
To find out more about holidays to Bhutan, trekking or otherwise, do get in touch on 0207 924 7133 or fill out an enquiry form here. Alternatively, you can head…
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 the main sites. Five years on, this has all changed. Across the past few years, we’ve sent five of our country experts on reconnaissance missions to explore the best ways to get you under the surface of Myanmar, here travel specialist Matt shares his top 5 new experiences.
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 and give you a reliable comparison of the two.
Across AsiaLatest Travel News and Views from AsiaSustainable Travel
Cycling through Cambodia and Vietnam for MAG International
by Sam Clark
Experience Travel is really pleased to sponsor Anthony Douglas as he will be cycling through Cambodia and Vietnam to raise money for MAG International (Mines Advisory Group); who deliver landmine…