Untapped Thailand: Inside Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival
Untapped Thailand: Inside Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival
Songkran gets all the attention, but there are plenty of lesser-known ones like Isaan's Candle Festival. It's run for over 100 years and is practically unheard of. ETG's Jamie went to scout it out...
Sri Lanka's Hill Country: What It's Actually Like to Stay Here
Sri Lanka's Hill Country: What It's Actually Like to Stay Here
Too many people leave the tea-growing region having only seen it from a train window. Here's what you discover when you stay a while and venture beyond the typical tour.
It's Time to Reconsider Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle
It's Time to Reconsider Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle
Most itineraries barely scratch the surface of this region. Here's what happens when you take the time to dig a little deeper.
Rural Rajasthan: 6 Retreats That Make the Trip
Rural Rajasthan: 6 Retreats That Make the Trip
Too many travellers treat Rajasthan as a checklist, cramming in its celebrated cities and palaces and coming home exhausted. Our specialists, Chione and Zoe, have just returned from glorious rural stays that give you room to exhale. They share exactly which suits you, how long to give it, and what not to miss.
The Thai Hotels We Keep Recommending: ETG Edit 2026
The Thai Hotels We Keep Recommending: ETG Edit 2026
ETG's Head of Travel, Holly, has just returned from Thailand. These are the hotels that continue to make the cut, and why.
Why We'd Choose Sri Lanka Over a Big Birthday Party, Every Time.
Why We'd Choose Sri Lanka Over a Big Birthday Party, Every Time.
There's a strong case for celebrating a milestone birthday with a trip rather than a party. ETG co-founder Melissa Nicholas did exactly that for her 50th, and wouldn't have it any other way. Here's why...
The Case for Kampot: The Cambodian Town Most Travellers Overlook
The Case for Kampot: The Cambodian Town Most Travellers Overlook
ETG Cambodia Specialist, Ella, explains why Cambodia deserves proper exploration, beyond Angkor. Kampot is a case in point.
Deeper into the Mekong: My Boutique Cruise Aboard 'Aqua Mekong'
Deeper into the Mekong: My Boutique Cruise Aboard 'Aqua Mekong'
A long-time Southeast Asia resident and self-confessed cruise sceptic, ETG's Jamie wasn't the most obvious guest for a Mekong river cruise. But after three nights aboard 'Aqua Mekong', he's reconsidered everything...
How to Travel Cambodia, Properly: Without Burning Out
How to Travel Cambodia, Properly: Without Burning Out
Cambodia rewards curious travellers with an adventurous spirit. But only if you’ve got the energy for it. ETG Cambodia specialist, Lynsey, discovers that comfort doesn’t dilute the experience here, it sustains it.
Tracing Ladakh's Silk Route Through Its Food
Tracing Ladakh's Silk Route Through Its Food
ETG India Specialist, Sara, traversed an ancient trade route, discovering how Ladakh's role as a cultural crossroads lives on in its cuisine.
Long Haul Flights with Kids: How to Make It Easy (Even with Teens)
Long Haul Flights with Kids: How to Make It Easy (Even with Teens)
Long haul flights with kids made easier, from sleep and seating to entertainment, snacks and travelling with teens.