Explore top 10 best places for photography in India, from vibrant Varanasi to breathtaking Ladakh, Agra's Taj Mahal to cultural Kolkata.
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Discover the best time to visit Egypt & explore ancient pyramids along the Nile. Whether you want beach bliss, cruise the Nile, or explore Cairo, our month-by-month guide helps plan your travel to Egypt.
Photography in Egypt: Instagrammable places in Egypt - Best places for amazing photo opportunities in Cairo
Discover the art of crafting unforgettable vacations with our guide on booking tailor-made holidays. Tailor your dream getaway today!
Need some help packing your bag for your African overland adventure? This handy guide will give you some tips on what to include in your travel bag.
Are worried about travelling with a group of people you don't know? Our private tours might be the solution for you.
Want to know what it's like to go on a gulet sailing experience? This handy travel guide has all the answers.
With Encounters Travel you can expect to travel in comfortable, fully equipped and specially designed expedition vehicles, giving you a great vantage point from which to enjoy the scenery and wildlife.
At Encounters Travel, our adventure overland tours take in many of destinations cultural, scenic and wildlife highlights - often travelling through several countries to give you a truly in-depth experience.
Wadi Rum is a desert region in Jordan. A jeep safari is a wonderful way to explore this spectacular natural landscape. We’ve compiled a handy guide that will tell you all you need to know about discovering Wadi Rum by jeep.
Time for an Easter holiday? We've chosen the best places to travel to during the month of April.
March is the start of one of Nepal's two annual peak tourist seasons and it's also when the temperatures have truly warmed up after winter – with the thawing of many high-altitude trekking trails, river levels primed for whitewater rafting, and some exciting cultural festivals.
Thinking about travelling to Nepal? Do you want to marvel at the natural beauty of Mount Everest? Then our small group tours to this beautiful country are perfect for you.
The landlocked nation is a paradise for adventurous types, although it also features an abundance of culture with beautiful palaces, temples and shrines adorning the Kathmandu Valley, gorgeous mountain vistas overlooking Pokhara, and national parks rich with wildlife.
If you’re thinking of travelling to Vietnam, February is your best bet - you can expect dry, bright weather throughout the whole country.
Looking for a unique travel destination for the month of February? A Cambodia tour should be at the top of your list.
Use this informative guide to help you book your February holiday.
Located in the Himalayas, Bhutan is a fascinating, scenic Asian country that should be on every traveller’s bucket list.
Use this informative guide to help you decide on the best time to book your relaxing Maldives tour.
If you're thinking about planning an Israel tour in 2020, here are 10 reasons why you absolutely should go.
Planning a trip to Israel but wondering when is the best time to go? This handy guide provides all the answers you'll need.
Planning your holiday is easier when you know how to pack and plan so here's a guide on when is the best time to visit South Africa.
Every year, travellers flock to Bhutan to trek its stunning trails. If you're thinking about trekking in Bhutan, this handy guide will give you some insight into what to expect.
Do you want to explore Egypt's bustling capital city of Cairo? This handy guide will give you insight into what to do and where to go.
Travelling to Israel? Then its very important to now about Shabbat!
Is swimming in the turquoise-coloured waters of the Red Sea on your travel bucketlist? Here are some of the best Egypt tours available that takes you there.
Travelling to Nepal? This handy guide will give you some insight into the local cuisine.
Thinking about travelling to Nepal? Here are 10 reasons why you should visit its capital city - Kathmandu.
Egypt is a country rich in history, giving travellers the opportunity to travel back in time. Here are the top 5 temples to visit in Egypt.
Interested in booking one of our small group tours but you're not sure what to expect? This handy guide will provide you with everything you need to know.
Want to know what its like to spend the night floating away on the Nile River? If you're planning on booking an Egypt tour with us, you can find out!
During an Egypt tour, you'll have plenty of free time to shop till you drop. Here are 10 handy tips to make the most of your shopping experience in Egypt.
Spending time at the Red Sea resort town of Hurghada is a massive highlight of our Egypt tours. This helpful guide will give you some insight into what you can do here.
Along with Egypt's rich ancient history, comes great traditions and festivities. Here are five of the best festivals to experience in Egypt.
Thinking about going on an Egypt tour? Here are four reasons why a visit to Luxor should be right at the top of your list.
Flowing for over 6,600 kilometers, the Nile River is considered to be one of the longest rivers on the planet. During an Egypt tour, you'll get to spend a night on this historical body of water.
An Egypt tour offers so many memorable moments which will stay with you for a lifetime. Here are four bucket-list activities that you simply have to try.
There are very few places in the world that can carve a deep, lasting impression on a traveller – India is one of these places.
The Maldives is truly a slice of heaven on earth. From sparkling blue waters to infinite beaches, from colourful coral reef palaces to vibrant local culture, the Maldives offers the chance for a coastal holiday that is relaxing, thrilling, and fulfilling all at once.
With its glittering sapphire waters and world-class, palm tree-lined beaches, the Maldives is the downright obvious choice for the perfect holiday.
Visas are required for many nationalities of travellers to Vietnam, except for nationals of about 24 countries, who are exempt from obtaining a visa. Those who require a visa have several options available to them. We have put together a comprehensive guide that will provide you with important information to make the process smooth and easy for you.
Visas are not required for all nationalities of travellers to Morocco. Only nationals of certain countries are required to obtain a visa when travelling to Morocco. We have put together a comprehensive guide that will provide you with important information to make the process smooth and easy for you.
Nationals from most countries are required to obtain a visa when travelling to Jordan. Only nationals from a small selection of countries are exempt from purchasing a visa for Jordan. We have put together a comprehensive guide that will provide you with important information to make the process smooth and easy for you.
Visas are required for most nationalities of travellers to Cambodia. Only nationals of a few countries are exempt. Several options are available to travellers when acquiring a visa for Cambodia. We have put together a comprehensive guide that will provide you with important information to make the process smooth and easy for you.
Visas are required for most nationalities of travellers to Egypt. Only nationals of certain Arab countries are exempt. Several options are available to travellers when acquiring a visa for Egypt. We have put together a comprehensive guide that will provide you with important information to make the process smooth and easy.
There is nothing quite like travelling solo. Exploring new places and experiencing new things by yourself can be an eye-opening and almost life-changing adventure. However, one thing that often puts people off travelling solo is the single supplement. We have put together a helpful guide with all you need to know about single supplements, so that you can book your solo trip with complete confidence.
Just booked an Egypt tour? Here are some top tips and advice to ensure that your Egyptian adventure is a memorable one!
If you love Cairo, it will love you back! Its beautiful chaos can be both infuriating yet beautiful all at the same time - the magnificence of the city will overwhelm you with its beauty and frenetic atmosphere.
Visiting the Balkans you will have a chance to witness outstanding architecture, mountain peaks, flowing rivers and lakes – the ideal destination for every avid adventurous traveller.
Located on Morocco's Atlantic coast, Casablanca is where young Moroccans go to seek their fortunes, where business and creative industries prosper - it is the best representation of a modern nation.
The Taj Mahal, one of India’s most iconic structures, is getting a much need facelift.
Nestled between India and Tibet, Nepal is commonly referred to as the 'roof of the world' as it's the highest country on the planet.
Undoubtedly one of the jewels in the Middle Eastern crown, Jordan is steeped in history.
Morocco is right on the doorstep of Europe. In fact, it's so close that you could hop on an hour-long ferry ride from Spain and you'll reach the Moroccan shoreline.
Train travel in India can be one of the most rewarding and interesting ways to travel the country.
Our India tailor-made holidays offer many different styles of hotels.
The official language of Turkey is Turkish, which is spoken by approximately 90% of the population. Other minority languages are Kurdish, Arabic, Circassian, Greek and Armenian.
We have carefully selected a range of different junk boats to use on Halong Bay. Details of our favourites are given below.
So much has been written about Everest Base Camp Treks that it is hard to provide some original thinking on the topic. But, this did not stop me from trying.
These notes will give you a brief idea of how to prepare for, and what you may encounter on your voyage. We stress that this is an “expedition” style cruise.
Antarctic cruises are primarily defined by an exploratory travel programme that spends as much time ashore as possible, combined with educational lectures on board.
Guide to attractions you can see on an Encounters Travel tour of Egypt, including the Pyramids, Sphinx, Luxor and a felucca cruise along the Nile.
For years I have dreamed of vacationing in Egypt, and I decided now was the time.
There are many unusual reasons why people have found themselves faced with hefty fines or in some cases arrested or detained abroad.
On most Egyptian tours, the long overnight train journey from Cairo down the Nile to Luxor or Aswan is unavoidable. This journey can be taken in two ways.
If you have an opinion on this, it will usually be a strong one.
The most experienced travel gurus know that the key to smart travelling is efficiency. Packing lightweight, compact items that help you navigate your travel experience is best.