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Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie 2026-05-12

5 Reasons Why Argentina Small Group Tours Beat Solo Travel for Your Next Argentina Holiday


Thinking of heading to Argentina but unsure whether to go it alone or join a group? This article explores five compelling reasons why Argentina small group tours with Encounters Travel deliver richer, safer, and more rewarding experiences than solo travel, from the glaciers of Patagonia to the streets of Buenos Aires and beyond.

Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie 2026-05-11

Why Bolivia Small Group Tours Are the Best Way to Explore the Salt Flats in 2026 and 2027


Thinking about exploring Bolivia in 2026 or 2027? Discover why small group tours are the smartest way to experience the Salar de Uyuni salt flats, La Paz, Lake Titicaca, and Bolivia's extraordinary Andean landscapes, with expert local guides and an intimate group size that transforms every moment into a memory.

Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie 2026-05-08

The Best Vietnam Small Group Tours: Why Encounters Travel Stands Apart from Other Tour Companies


Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia's most captivating destinations, and the best way to experience it is on a small group tour. With Encounters Travel, you'll journey from the bustling streets of Hanoi and the karsts of Halong Bay to the ancient citadels of Hue, the lantern-lit lanes of Hoi An, and the waterways of the Mekong Delta, all with expert local guides by your side.

Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie 2026-05-07

Zimbabwe Safari Tour: The Moment in Hwange That Made Us Forget Every Other Safari We'd Ever Done


Ready for the ultimate African adventure? Discover why Encounters Travel’s Zimbabwe safari tours are the continent's best-kept secret. From marvelling at Victoria Falls and tracking black rhinos in Matobo to witnessing massive elephant herds in Hwange National Park, find out why an expertly guided wilderness journey changes everything.

Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie 2026-05-06

Best Time to Visit South Africa for Wildlife, Safari, and Everything in Between: A Brutally Honest Month-by-Month Guide


We booked our South Africa trip in December, convinced it was the perfect time. Then we arrived in Kruger, and the guides told us the animals were practically invisible in the thick green vegetation. Here is everything we wish we had known before we went, and the honest month-by-month guide to getting the timing right.