Go to Sri Lanka in the Off-Season. Here's Why.
Go to Sri Lanka in the Off-Season. Here's Why.
Everyone says to visit Sri Lanka between December and March. But here's what you'll find when you go against the grain: near-empty beaches, a visit to one of Asia's great ancient sites full of pilgrims, not coach parties, and, if you're lucky, a leopard strolling so close you can hear its paws on the ground.
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.
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.
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.
Bhutan Festivals: When to Visit, What to See and When to Book
Bhutan Festivals: When to Visit, What to See and When to Book
Experience Travel Group Travel Specialist Sara Wells has travelled extensively through Bhutan, exploring both its best-known festivals and lesser-visited regions.
Tigers and Thunderous Drums: A Day at Kerala’s Pulikali Folk Festival
Tigers and Thunderous Drums: A Day at Kerala’s Pulikali Folk Festival
ETG co-founder, Tom, experienced this lesser-known Indian festival and tells all...
Inside a Bumthang Farmhouse Kitchen: A Taste of Bhutan’s Culinary Traditions
Inside a Bumthang Farmhouse Kitchen: A Taste of Bhutan’s Culinary Traditions
Travel writer Lisa Kjellsson gets to grips with the country's everyday food culture while making momos at a homestay...
Why You Need to Go to Bhutan Now
Why You Need to Go to Bhutan Now
Find out why you need to visit Bhutan now, as described by two ETG travellers, Steve and Joanna. See the amazing traditional culture, before modernisation takes hold.
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.
An Ode to Borneo in the Off-Season
An Ode to Borneo in the Off-Season
If you’re into wildlife, there’s a good chance Borneo’s already pretty high up on your list. It's one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth – and one of the last places where you can see orangutans in the wild.
Reviving Ladakh’s Dying Arts
Reviving Ladakh’s Dying Arts
ETG India Specialist, Sara, ventured into Ladakh’s high-altitude villages to meet the last keepers of its ancient crafts, and discovered how thoughtful travel is helping breathe new life into these fading traditions.