Skip to content
0207 924 7133 START PLANNING
START PLANNING

Experience Travel Group Blog

Trusted travel insights and inspiring travelogues from those who know Asia at its most magical – so you can experience it that way, too.

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.

Mekong River Cruises: What They’re Really Like (Worth It?)

Mekong River Cruises: What They’re Really Like (Worth It?)

Not everyone steps onto a Mekong river cruise convinced it’s the right way to travel. This guide cuts through the brochure version to show what it’s actually like, and where it fits best in a wider journey.

Is Bhutan the World’s Most Expensive Travel Destination?

Is Bhutan the World’s Most Expensive Travel Destination?

“But Bhutan costs a fortune, doesn’t it?” my friend Emma remarked when I told her I was going to Bhutan late last year to scope it out as the latest exciting addition to ETG’s growing portfolio of specialist destinations.

The best villas in Sri Lanka

The best villas in Sri Lanka

Extraordinary Hotels in Asia with a Surprising Twist

Extraordinary Hotels in Asia with a Surprising Twist

Our favourite overwater hotels in Asia

Our favourite overwater hotels in Asia

What are the hotels like in Bhutan?

What are the hotels like in Bhutan?

New Hotels in South & Southeast Asia - The Hotel Hub

New Hotels in South & Southeast Asia - The Hotel Hub

Explore

Whether you're chasing monsoon magic in Kerala, discovering ancient stories in Varanasi or drifting through calm backwaters on a houseboat, each journey we curate invites deeper connection, with the culture, the land and a more present, curious version of yourself.