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Why would anyone want to go on a tour?

Two years ago Ebook Travel Guides launched a new business planning and guiding tours to a variety of destinations across the planet.  Our in-house team of travel experts chose the name E.T.G Tours for a business that would invite small groups of adventurous travellers to join us on a series of trips that aim to journey to the heart of a destination. Two years on, and nine trips later and we have fine-tuned a range of experiences to four regions of the world, that we know you will enjoy. Discover with us: Morocco, Southern India, Spain's Andalucia, or Colombia's Caribbean coast.  Thought lies at the heart of everything we do at E.T.G. Tours, with low impact, sustainable travel our main priority.  How does it work? We ask you to apply in a small group with a firm plan, whether you are a family, a couple or travelling with a close friend. We can offer you a full package guided tour, or we can simply plan and book your hotels and transport and provide you with a detaile...

Cycle trip through France or Italy?

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While in France, taking a bike ride through the gorgeous Bordeaux vineyards or touring the Loire Valley, home to the quaint châteaux, is surely an absolute winner.  However, in Italy, the Amalfi Coast offers breathtaking coastline routes to explore, while the Tuscany region offers jaw dropping scenery and cultural treasures. The ideal bicycle ride ultimately comes down to personal taste in terrain and surroundings. Here at ETG it is pretty much impossible to decide. Both countries are incredible for an adventure, with great food, wine, the people and so many different diverse local features (and steep hills!) Whatever you choose enjoy the environmentaly friendly buzz of pedal power.

Is it worth buying a travel guide?

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Do people still buy travel guides before setting off on an adventure? The answer is yes, many, but the way we use guidebooks has changed a lot over the years. In the past people would rely on their travel guide 100%, they clung onto their bible of a destination, lost in the world without useful city maps to refer to and recommended rooms. These days a lot of pre-planning begins online. We see recommendations of dream destinations to visit on Instagram and TikTok, and book rooms in advance on booking.com and Airbnb. Google maps helps us navigate the streets, and Uber and Ola often transport us around. So why would you need to carry a hefty guidebook around? The truth of the matter is, that if you really want to get to the heart of a destination, the planning and suggested routes and itineraries in travel guides such as Lonely Planet and Rough Guides are the most efficient and reliable way to get an overview and help you plan your adventure. Social media and the internet is wonderful for...