April 21, 2016
Vietnam
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Latest flight news is that Bangkok Airlines is launching a new route from Bangkok to Danang. Southeast Asia specialist Matt explains what the new route entails…
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Co-founder and MD Sam gives his insights into “green season” travel in Asia, providing plenty of tips to make the best of your holiday outside of the peak travel season.
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Best value Asia country combos for the summer
April 12, 2016There are some fantastic deals and lush landscapes away from the crowds when travelling in low season throughout Asia. When there is rain, it is often short and sharp and we can try to make sure you get fantastic weather by incorporating a beach stay in a region with glorious sunshine. This short guide will give you some great ideas about combining the best value destinations with the superb beaches.
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Vietnam is a beguiling country with delicious food, stunning natural landscapes and intriguing culture. It can still seem like an unknown quantity which is why we wanted to share our expert knowledge about staying safe whilst travelling.
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Exciting news, Emirates will launch daily services from Dubai to Yangon, Myanmar and Hanoi, Vietnam from mid-August. Flight guru & Asia travel expert David reveals more…
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Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos – collectively known as Indochina – offer history, culture and nature in abundance along with mysterious sights like the Angkor temples, colonial towns such as Hoi An and spiritual cities like Luang Prabang. 2016 brings some fantastic excuses to start planning your holiday to this beguiling region of the world. Here we feature the highlights.
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2016 Hotel Recommendations
January 21, 2016For the new year, we asked our team to nominate their favourite hotels and explain why. From sumptuous luxury experiences to learning traditional archery, here’s our selection.
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James, with his in-depth knowledge of India, Borneo and Southeast Asia is the newest recruit to the ETG travel team. He’s joined us after a sensational demand for our holidays and we’re very pleased to welcome him as a travel specialist. Get to know James in his introductory blog.
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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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Off on her own holiday to Vietnam, Travel Specialst Lauren had an indulgent experience at one of the country’s most exclusive resorts: the Nam Hai. From idyllic infinity pools, to delicious food, to beautiful beach views, here’s her review.
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Lauren (one of our travel specialists) enjoyed our ETG signature experience: a tour of Saigon by vespa on her own holiday to Vietnam. Exciting, insightful and a lot of fun, she shares her experience here.
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2015 ETG Photo Competition Favourites
December 22, 2015Thank you so much to all of you who entered our 2015 photography competition. The quality of entries has been particularly good this year and we wanted to share some of our favourites before the deadline closes.
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Best of 2015: Holidays & research trips
December 16, 2015All of our tailor-made holidays are crafted from our own first-hand experiences. So, without further ado, here are our highlights of 2015 – including some new and unusual experiences you can try on your own travels.
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2015 has been a big year for our ETG signature experiences. Be it avoiding the crowds, visiting the best local restaurants or doing an iconic attraction differently, our country specialists have been working hard to make sure your holiday is like nothing you’ll find elsewhere.
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On the final night of Philly’s trip to Vietnam she had the pleasure of sampling the culinary delights of Gordon Ramsey’s friend, Mr Rice’s, delicious food at Old Hanoi Restaurant. From succulent ribs to fragrant noodles to musical renditions of Elvis Presley, here’s her review.
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Being ETG’s resident flight geek, David recently flew with Vietnam Airlines Premium Economy on his trip to Myanmar. Here he shares his rather comfortable experience.
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As the Christmas season fast approaches, we thought we’d divert your mind away from the potatoes, brussel sprouts and turkey with some of our favourite Asian culinary treats. That’s why, over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some brilliant festive recipes with an Asian twist.
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10 dos and don’ts for a multi centre holiday
November 25, 2015Multi centre holidays offer an incredible array of cultures and experiences to the inquisitive traveller. The problem lies organising transport, working out how much you can fit in, to balancing costs. To help you in your planning stages, here are our 10 dos and don’ts for anyone thinking of a multi centre holiday.
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5 Best Private Island Experiences In Asia + Extras
November 20, 2015Private islands offer exceptional seclusion and privacy, adding an extra exclusive dimension to your holiday. Here is a roundup of our favourite private island experiences in Asia.
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Best Family Holiday Destinations
October 27, 2015Finding your next family holiday destination can be a daunting prospect. To make your life a little easier, we’ve put together a round-up of the best family holiday destinations all around Asia.
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The Best Eco Lodges in Asia
October 18, 2015Eco Lodges offer guests a much deeper insight into a destination and can make the difference between a good holiday and an unforgettable experience. From the inclusion of local communities, to the design of the accommodation itself, its the personality of the accommodation that makes your stay much more insightful.
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Best Family Holiday Experiences
October 15, 2015The key to a good family holiday is making sure everyone is happy. It’s sometimes difficult to balance everyone’s interests and excite older kids wanting a bit more independence and exhilaration, so I’ve put together some of my favourite experiences that would work well for families with older children.
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Beautiful film capturing life in Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand
October 6, 2015For three months Janis Brod, a German cinematographer, has travelled around Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand capturing the various ways of life. Here is the film of her experience.
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Something you hear all over Vietnam is “same same but different”. This means things are familiar but not the same.
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With over 2000 miles of coastline, Vietnam has some stunning beaches on offer. Here’s our guide to choosing the best one for you.
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With the introduction of the new Dreamliner, customers should benefit from the best of both worlds, the aircraft looks great, we’ve heard particularly great reports about the premium economy cabin which travellers can upgrade to for a surprisingly low price.
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Getting off-the-beaten-track comfortably with cycling
August 5, 2015As 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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British? We’ve got some great news for you. The Ministry of Tourism has proposed to scrap…
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Philly’s Favourite Travel Apps
May 20, 2015I hate technology. I hate it not working and I hate it distracting me from…
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As someone once said (Benjamin Franklin according to Google), “there are only two certainties in…