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10 Days in the Galapagos: A Land-Based Island-Hopping Itinerary

Spend ten days exploring San Cristobal, Isabela and Santa Cruz, with Kicker Rock snorkelling, lava tunnels, giant tortoises and plenty of time in the water along the way.

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Thailand Itinerary: Bangkok, the North and the Beaches in Two Weeks

Destination Guides • 11 min read

October 21, 2026

Thailand Itinerary: Bangkok, the North and the Beaches in Two Weeks

Plan a first trip to Thailand around Bangkok, the historic heart of the country and the northern cities, then add one be...

Greece Itinerary: Athens, the Mainland Loop and Santorini in 10 Days

Destination Guides • 7 min read

October 19, 2026

Greece Itinerary: Athens, the Mainland Loop and Santorini in 10 Days

A great Greece itinerary balances mainland sanctuaries with island time. This 10-day route links Athens, Mycenae, Olympi...

Tonga Humpback Whale Season: When to Go and What a Swim Is Really Like

Destination Guides • 13 min read

October 16, 2026

Tonga Humpback Whale Season: When to Go and What a Swim Is Really Like

Tonga’s whale-swimming season runs from mid-July to mid-October. Here’s when to travel, what actually happen...

Botswana or Namibia for Your First Safari?

Travel Inspiration • 10 min read

October 14, 2026

Botswana or Namibia for Your First Safari?

Namibia or Botswana for your first safari? Compare Etosha with the Okavango and Chobe, camping with lodge accommodation,...

Is 8 Days Enough for Egypt? What You Can and Can't Fit In

Destination Guides • 11 min read

October 12, 2026

Is 8 Days Enough for Egypt? What You Can and Can't Fit In

See how much of Egypt fits into eight days, from Cairo and the Pyramids to Aswan, Luxor and the Nile, plus the experienc...

Are There Group Tours to Sierra Leone? Our Complete 2027 Planning Guide

Travel Inspiration • 14 min read

October 9, 2026

Are There Group Tours to Sierra Leone? Our Complete 2027 Planning Guide

Yes, Encounters Travel offers group tours to Sierra Leone in 2027. This first-party planning guide covers our current ro...

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