Get off the grid, disconnect and destress
By Theodora Taylor Franks on 18th May, 2023
Disconnect, destress, decompress. Go off grid.
Bask in the peacefulness of Borneo
Reaching the wilds of Borneo is no small journey so by the time you hear the distinctive call of a proboscis monkey or the song of a gibbon, you’ll know you’re off the grid and away from the bustle of daily life. Danum Valley is home to some of the world’s oldest, completely untouched rainforest and is teeming with wildlife. Orangutans, gibbons, red-leaf monkeys, civets, Borneo pygmy elephants, stick insects, tarsiers, and more can be spotted – some of them while walking through the trails and across the canopy on a walkway high above the ground. It’s a magical place.
Of course, that’s not the only spot in Borneo to get off the grid and back to nature. You could choose the caves of Mulu, the Kinabatangan River, the Maliau Basin, the forest of Mt Kinabalu, a tribal longhouse in Sarawak, an island in the South China Sea… just about anywhere, really!
Destress in wild Iceland
Seek serenity in sailing
Yachting isn’t just about the wonderful sailing, the delicious food, the watersports or the personalised experience…they just come as standard.
Sometimes a holiday is about putting Instagram down and getting back to exploring a new place using all your senses.
Swim in the clearest waters whilst exploring the rocky coastline of Ithaca, take a walking tour of Paxos exploring the flora and fauna along the way or spot flamingos on your journey through the Lefkas canal. For a truly off the grid experience why not book for the quieter months of May, June, September and October. Be self – contained on your own floating paradise.
Avoid the crowds in Vietnam
This completely unique and spectacular itinerary shows you the best of the country – but also enables you to avoid the crowds in Vietnam. We take you from Hanoi, onto an off the beaten track cruise of Halong Bay before taking you on an overnight sleeper train to Phong Nha, a lesser visited area that is home to some of Asia’s best caves. Then it’s onto Hue for a slice of history before spending a few days on the beach near Hoi An, before taking you down to Saigon for some adventures in the south including a two-day bike ride in the Mekong (if you don’t like cycling we can change this very easily!)
Child-friendly exploring in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a perfect island for parents seeking a little adventure and authentic taste of local culture with their children. You can visit tea country, striking beaches and historic towns with only short drives between them, and there is a wide choice of calm bays ideal for novice snorkellers. This example itinerary focuses on the wildlife and will introduce you to turtles, elephants and whales and includes a safari as well – which can be removed for very young children who might not have the patience for it.
This tour has been carefully designed to ensure a well paced holiday and only short car journeys. We can tailor the tour to suit you and your family so get in touch with our Sri Lanka specialists to discuss.
Spend time mindfully in Mexico
Paradise in Palawan, Philippines
If you’ve ever tried to plan a holiday in the Philippines, you know that figuring out how to get around isn’t easy. Flights, ferries, and overland travel all seem to require an advanced degree in puzzle-completion. Some areas are so remote that to reach them, your only options are long drives on less-than-perfect roads with hairpin turns or flights on tiny planes with their own bumpy paths.
The views along the way are stunning and the destinations are worth the journey but this is one country where getting off the beaten path and into a remote piece of paradise is easy… if you know where to look. A few of our favourites: Siquijor, Busuanga Bay in Coron, Sagada, Batad, Dauin, and a few islands off Palawan we wish we could keep secret forever.
Destress in South Africa
What better way to enjoy an off the grid holiday, than in the African bush. The serenity as well as the electronical detox is an amazing experience. The tranquillity of the bush is a great place to relax and forget about the rest of the world and listen to the sounds of nature. Whether savannah, Table Mountain, lakes, incredible panoramic roads, rugged coasts, waterfalls, the Drakensberg, canyons, beautiful beaches or urban, trendy Cape Town. South Africa really has it all!
Awe-inspiring Kenya
Kenya is geographically diverse, from snow-capped mountain peaks to extensive forests to wide –open plains. An unforgettable adventure awaits you in Kenya, with amazing game drives or even during the Big Migration. Each year, over two million wildebeest, zebra and other herbivores trek from the southern Serengeti to the lush green grasses of the Masai Mara. Known as one of the seven wonders of the world, the great migration is an iconic safari must-see.
Tantalising Tanzania
Vast and beautiful is Tanzania’s nature and wildlife. The plains of the Serengeti are a great place to observe wildlife. A once-in-a-life-time experience… Especially when you visit during the ‘baby season’, when youngster playfully fill the plains. The southern plains of the Serengeti are the place that the wildebeest call home. It is here were life begins for half a million wildebeest during the calving season which usually takes place in February/March.
Natural wonders of Namibia
The wide-open plains of Namibia are a great place to find peace and relaxation. A night-sky ‘safari’ is stunning, as I am sure you have never seen so much stars. Namibia is known for its numerous red, huge dunes, be it in the Namib Desert or Dune 45 of Sossusvlei in the Namib-Naukluft National Park. They are one of the top photo opportunities in Africa, if not the world. Above all, the landscapes within the country are incredibly diverse. The perfect off grid location to destress.
Off-track Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan will delight any traveller looking for huge, untamed mountain vistas, remoteness and a thriving local culture. This 10 day trip takes in the capital, Bishkek before heading into the rugged wilderness. Trek through Ala-Archa National Park, explore the shores of lakes Issy Kul and Son Kul and sleep in traditional yurt tents as the Kyrgyz have done for millenia. Son Kul Yurt is open from mid-May to the end of September. Son Kul Lake is a mountain lake in the Central Tian Shan Range and is the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan, lying at an altitude of 3016m above sea level with a total area of an incredible 275 sq km.
Rural escape in Turkey
Located in the rural mountain village of Bayir on Turkey’s stunning Bozburun Peninsula, Wolf’s Trail Cottage is a charming 2 bedroom cottage, nestled in established gardens. With magical views of the surrounding mountains and sea, floating around the infinity pool here is sublime.
Built with local stone and wood, this is a gorgeous traditional retreat giving you the taste of the real Turkey, and the charismatic owner Ayhan is always on hand to offer advice and also offers private tours of the surrounding villages, nearby historical sights, and local beauty spots. If you are in need of peace and quiet and to destress off the grid, maybe just a little R n R, a stay at Wolf’s Trail Cottage ticks all the boxes.
