Discover how our Head of Family Travel, Alice, found common ground with her teenage son on a holiday to Sri Lanka.
Travel Community
Hear stories and anecdotes about the importance of travel in South and Southeast Asia, from and about ETG’s travel community. You might read an article by an ETG employee, client, in-country partner, hotel owner or anyone else who shares our passion for making travel count.
Our travel community is so important to us at ETG HQ. Everyone plays a huge part in creating a rewarding and memorable travel experience for travellers, guides and local communities. The more we can work together, the more we can spread the benefits of curious travel and develop long lasting relationships.
For accounts of specific trips and accommodation experiences, we recommend checking our the traveller’s tales archive.
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Will you help support the Sri Lankan chauffeur-guides? We have set up a JustGiving crowdfunding page to help support both the chauffeur-guides during this difficult period and a brilliant local …
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On a recent research trip to India, ETG was lucky enough to meet with Isa Heini. After working as a nurse for 13 years in her native Switzerland, Isa visited …
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Dark tourism has been around for years. But since Netflix jumped on board with their new documentary series, Dark Tourist, the concept has seen a surge of interest and, unsurprisingly, …
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Bali is famous for its seaside barbecues. But would you ever stop to consider how that succulent red snapper ended up on your plate? Discover what goes on in the …
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Like most of us, Sri Lankans love a tipple. But how far (or, indeed, high) will they go for their favourite beverage?
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We believe a Sri Lankan chauffeur guide can really improve your holiday experience, so why not get to know one of them before you travel…
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Last week, travel expert James received a somewhat unusual package at the ETG office- a copy of the magazine ‘Narrow Gauge World‘. It turned out a client had been so pleased …
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Rajasthan has an abundance of heritage and offers some fabulous cities to visit including: Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodshpur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh and Jaisalmer. Here’s a short guide by local Rajasthan enthusiast, Rohit, …
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Guest PostsVietnamYour Travel Story
A rather late Gap Year: Kelly’s travels to Vietnam
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranOur in-country partner Kelly uprooted from her native Yorkshire to develop and deliver our Vietnam experiences with travel loving locals. Here she shares her story and insider insights into life …
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Sophie sheds light on her special art tours through Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. They help discerning travellers gain insight into Vietnam’s fascinating history through the lives of local artists.
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Sheena travelled to the Jaipur Literature Festival 2014 and had an incredible experience listening to the world’s most respected writers and artists during the week-long celebration. Here she shares the …
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We invited Duncan, founder of our destination charity: Heal Kids, to talk about how travel inspired him to set up the foundation. On his visit to Bagan, he met a …
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Judy’s Sri Lanka story is truly remarkable. Growing up in Ceylon, here she talks about her holiday with us to the country, revisiting her childhood haunts, the smells, the images, …
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Mark is our expert streetfood tour leader. Made famous within his field by his blog ‘Sticky Rice’, now he and his team of foodie experts guide our travellers to the …
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Thushni is our wonderful experience manager which means she’s responsible for making sure all your needs are met whilst you’re on holiday in the country. Here she explains a little …
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In 2015, Dinah Jefferies approached Experience Travel Group to organise her research trip for her next novel. Set in 1950s French Indochina, travel expert Nick tailor-made her an itinerary through …
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MyanmarYour Travel Story
Sailing with The Royal Yacht Squadron in Burma
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranIn honour of the London On-Water Yacht and Boat show we wanted to share one of our traveller’s most inspiring and intrepid boating experience. Clive Forestier Walker of the Royal …
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Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaSri Lanka
ETG Traveller Dinah Jefferies’ book reaches Bestsellers List
by Nick ClarkExperience Travel Group would like to congratulate Dinah Jefferies on reaching the top of the Sunday Times Bestsellers List (paperback fiction), for her book ‘The Tea Planter’s Wife’
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IndiaLatest Travel News and Views from Asia
Meet our inimitable India Expert Philippa Jane Kaye!
by Guest PostWe are very pleased to announce that we are partnering with Philippa Kaye as our ‘Curator of Experiences’ in India. Philippa has with twenty years of experience in high-end and …
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Thanks to Stuart at Marmalade Productions for putting together this superb video of Sri Lanka using footage he took in his year long visit to Sri Lanka combined with footage from …
After working for several years as a travel consultant with ETG, Lucy Reeve chose an admirable new path. Combining her love of travel, desire to work in the humanitarian sector …
Hanoi is at a fascinating crossroads between old and new. We explore this moment in history with some of its longest standing residents.
Travel expert Becky reveals the story behind her career in travel. Whisked away as a child to the tropical riches of Malaysia, the food, history, architecture and landscapes captured her …
Can you help? We’re raising money for schools in Myanmar
We’re walking 40km on the south downs, whatever the weather!, and we need your help! We want to raise £1000 to contribute to education in Myanmar. Will you support us …
When designing our signature experiences in Cambodia around Angkor and beyond, we sought out the expertise and suggestions of old friend and country expert Jake. Travelling around Southeast Asia when …
Following the success of the Tea Planter’s Wife, published a few weeks ago and now blowing up a storm on the Amazon best sellers lists, we were really pleased to …
Last month, Anna Bayly, aged 9, visited Laos with her family, parents Alice & Roger and younger brother Felix. Anna offered to keep a diary for us in order to …