At the risk of getting all deep, seeing how other cultures make sense of the stresses and strains of every day existence and celebrate the good things in life can be a thoroughly life affirming experience.
We humans have come up with a bewildering range of answers to the big questions, and one of travel's greatest pleasures is seeing those answers - be they religious, traditional or even gastronomical - played out in their natural habitats. The conclusion we often reach when on research trips? We're mighty different on some levels, but when push comes to shove, we're all comfortingly similar.
End of philisophy lecture.
Itinerary Ideas
Best for: Couples
Coast, Culture and a Desert Camp Out
From the coastal gem of Essaouira to the stark but stunning
Agafay Desert, followed by the hustle and bustle of iconic
Marrakech, prepare to...
8 Days
From £1,055pp
Best for: Couples and Families
Cities, Civilisations and the Caribbean Coast
Mexico is the ultimate destination for a culture, cuisine and
Caribbean coast combo holiday. This two-week holiday will take you
from bustling,...
15 Days
From £4,840pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Families
Culture and Beach in Mexico
On this two-week luxury holiday to Mexico, you will enjoy some
of the best culture, cuisine and white sandy beaches the country
has to offer.
Itinerary...
14 Days
From £5,225pp
Best for: Couples and Road Trippers
Food, Wine and Bikes in Provence: A Cultural Adventure in France
Spend six days absorbing the best food, wine and culture that
Provence has to offer on this luxury Big Short Break.
Itinerary at a Glance:
Why...
6 Days
From £1,660pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
The Ultimate Indochina Trip
Long trips around Asia aren't just for backpackers, and the
temples, scenery and culture in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos are some
of the most impressive...
29 Days
From £5,710pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Solo Travellers
Mountains and Valleys of Bhutan
Encompassing lush valleys and towering mountains, tranquil
temples and glacial rivers, this wonderful 15 day Bhutan experience
will make your...
15 Days
From £5,345pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons, Groups and Solo Travellers
Peru in Style
Peru's ancient landscapes and culture-rich cities are all the
more rewarding when explored in style. This 18-day itinerary takes
you to the foodie...
18 Days
From £5,735pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
Luxury Rajasthan
This sixteen day itinerary combines the vibrant cities of
Rajasthan such as Jodhpur, Jaipur and Udaipur with the state's
beautiful rural regions...
16 Days
From £3,595pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
The Classic Myanmar Trip
Compared to some of its neighbours Myanmar is one of Southeast
Asia's least discovered destinations, which is a huge oversight.
What it does...
18 Days
From £3,930pp
Best for: Couples
Exploring Northern Morocco
Enjoy a six day adventure in Northern Morocco, the gateway to
Africa. Packed full of culture, top notch cuisine and beautiful
scenery, this itinerary...
6 Days
From £1,890pp
Where to Go
Luang Prabang
The highlight of Laos, and one of the highlights of Indochina, is the beautiful old city of Luang Prabang.
Bhutan
A fascinating Himalayan kingdom offering unique cultural insight, superb trekking and landscapes, and welcoming people.
Peru
The scenery is striking in its diversity, from plunging canyons to soaring mountains, lush rainforests to arid Altiplano.
Jordan
For a small country, Jordan packs an impressive punch in terms of history, culture and scenery, and the proximity of its key sights makes a holiday...
Tikal National Park
A 45-minute flight from Guatemala City to Flores in the steamy Petén region of northern Guatemala, Tikal’s 3,000 temples, shrines, ceremonial...
Rajasthan & Agra
Visit evocative cities such as Jodphur and Jaipur and the iconic Taj Mahal, alongside enjoying a slower pace of life in the villages of Rural...
Sri Lanka
The teardrop-shaped island of Sri Lanka, at the southern tip of India, is a small country with a great combination of attractions – culture,...
Chile
Imagine a country where all the world’s climatic and topographical variations are represented in a thin ribbon of land and you have Chile.
Mexico City
Not for the faint-hearted, this is a city in the truest sense of the word; absolutely fascinating and well worth the effort.
Guatemala
One of the more 'original' destinations on the Original Travel books, Guatemala is a near perfect distillation of all that's so alluring about...
Myanmar (Burma)
Myanmar (Burma) is a country of history, culture, and incredibly beautiful landscapes, and we are delighted to be offering holidays there
Siem Reap & Angkor Wat
Spend time exploring the galleries and workshops of Siem Reap before the highlight; the awe-inspiring temples of the Angkor site.
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