Inspiring Travel Ideas
There are so many great places to visit. Here are some that you might like to try.
Myanmar
Visit Bagan, the ancient city, where 2,000 pagodas still remain; Inle Lake, where the fishermen have evolved a unique one-legged paddling style; and Yangon, the erstwhile capital where the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda dominates the skyline
Bhutan
The mountain kingdom where Gross National Happiness prevails. There is much to see; the sub-tropical valleys in the south, the Himalayan foothills and mountains to the north. The landscapes are stunningly beautiful and the cultural heritage largely intact.
India
What can you say about India?
Mysterious, exotic, diverse, beautiful, colourful and inspiring; an endless source of fascination. A traveller’s dream destination.
Kerala
At the southern tip of India lies green and gorgeous Kerala. “God’s Own Country”, the Land of Spices. From the Malabar Coast to the tea plantations and the peaceful backwaters; there is something for everyone.
Northern Kerala
The northern part of Kerala is less travelled but it has a wealth of wonders. You can try a Wayanad treehouse, visit Calicut, or enjoy the simple elegance of Neeleshwar Hermitage.
Central Kerala
From Kochi, the busy seaport at the coast, the land rises steeply through the spice growing region, to the hill station Munnar, high in the Western Ghats, where tea plantations abound.
Karnataka
Karnataka is a fascinating South India destination. The highlights are the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Hampi, the Coorg area and Mysore.
The Himalaya
Travel to the world’s highest region and you will enter a majestic landscape. Take the Darjeeling Mountain Railway to add excitement to your journey, or visit Shimla, the summer capital of the British Raj
Tamil Nadu
At the southern tip of India, washed by the Indian Ocean, is Tamil Nadu; ancient home of the Dravidians. Here you can visit the awe inspiring Meenakshi Temple, and Pondicherry where French colonial influences can still be felt.
Wildlife in India
India has wildlife in abundance and you can visit parks and sactuaries that are home to tigers, elephants and a myriad other species.
Sri Lanka
The tear shaped island in the Indian Ocean is the perfect holiday destination: with great beaches, large wildlfe parks and an excellent range of hotels.
Kerala – the backwaters
Cruising through this unique salt/freshwater landscape on a converted rice barge houseboat is an experience of intense tranquility.
Redbird
Redbird is the travel advice and bespoke itinerary design service created by Graham Ellison Roberts, an experienced cultural curator as much as a travel specialist.
Graham founded the Ellison Roberts travel company in 2001, developing a distinctive approach to travel rooted in close observation, narrative, and a deep engagement with place. His itineraries draw on first-hand knowledge, but also on an arts-led sensibility: an understanding of landscape, architecture, performance, and material culture that shapes more meaningful journeys.
With Redbird, he brings this curatorial eye to India and beyond, crafting travel experiences that are as intellectually and aesthetically rewarding as they are seamless.
Redbird’s in-country services are delivered through carefully selected Destination Management Companies: Silent Leopard (India, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka), Smile Tours (Vietnam), and 5Star China.
In the UK, Redbird works in partnership with ATOL-bonded tour operators No News No Shoes and Mark Bratt Travel, ensuring complete financial protection alongside a highly personalised, culturally rich approach to travel.