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By: Jarred Manasse 2020-05-27

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Need some travel inspiration or looking for some handy travel tips? Our blog provides excellent insight into our travel destinations - from tour updates to country guides, packing lists to little known things to do, you'll find it all in our travel blog.

By: Martin Hosie 2026-06-16

Best Places to Visit in Egypt: A Real Traveller's Guide to Egypt's Top Attractions Without the Tourist Trap Price Tag

Wondering how to explore the best places to visit in Egypt without falling for tourist trap prices? Discover how Encounters Travel’s expertly guided tours unlock the magic of the pharaohs. From marvelling at the Giza Pyramids and Luxor’s ancient temples to sleeping on a Nile felucca, your Egyptian adventure awaits.

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By: Martin Hosie 2026-06-15

The Best China Small Group Tours for Immersive Group Travel

Uncover the wonders of the Far East with Encounters Travel’s China small group tours. Journey from Hong Kong to Beijing, marvelling at Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors, encountering Chengdu’s Giant Pandas, and camping overnight on the iconic Great Wall. Find out why travelling with expert guides delivers the ultimate immersive adventure.

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By: Martin Hosie 2026-06-12

Botswana Travel Guide: What an Overland Safari Through the Okavango Delta and Chobe Taught Us About Africa's Greatest Safari Destination

This Botswana travel guide was born from dust, wonder, and a mokoro gliding silently through papyrus reeds. From the waterways of the Okavango Delta to the elephant-packed banks of the Chobe River, this overland safari across one of Africa's most extraordinary safari destinations left a permanent mark. Whether you are researching your first African safari or comparing travel guides before committing to a trip, this honest account covers the wildlife, the logistics, the highlights, and everything in between, so you can travel to Botswana with your eyes wide open.

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By: Martin Hosie 2026-06-11

Sierra Leone Travel Tips: Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Freetown, the Mountains, and the Islands

Sierra Leone travel is unlike anything else in West Africa. From the warm hospitality of Freetown's streets to the white-sand beaches of Banana Island and the primate encounters on Tiwai Island, this is a destination that rewards the curious and the adventurous. Whether you're drawn by the wildlife, the history, or the sheer beauty of the coastline, these essential tips for travelling to Sierra Leone will help you plan with confidence, avoid common pitfalls, and arrive knowing exactly what to expect.

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By: Martin Hosie 2026-06-10

Sesriem Canyon, Namibia and Sossusvlei: Is the Namib Desert's Sossusvlei Region Really Worth a Visit?

Sesriem Namibia, sits at the threshold of one of Africa's most surreal landscapes, where a natural canyon carved by an ancient river leads you straight into the world's oldest desert. This article is worth reading because it tells you exactly what to expect when you roll through the Sesriem gate on a small-group safari, climb into a 4x4 shuttle bound for the dunes of Sossusvlei, and shuffle across Deadvlei's blinding white clay pan in the early morning heat. No glossy brochure language, just what it actually felt like.

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Best Places to Visit in Egypt: A Real Traveller's Guide to Egypt's Top Attractions Without the Tourist Trap Price Tag

The Best China Small Group Tours for Immersive Group Travel

Botswana Travel Guide: What an Overland Safari Through the Okavango Delta and Chobe Taught Us About Africa's Greatest Safari Destination

Sierra Leone Travel Tips: Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Freetown, the Mountains, and the Islands

Sesriem Canyon, Namibia and Sossusvlei: Is the Namib Desert's Sossusvlei Region Really Worth a Visit?

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