Travel plans for curious people
Ready to see what others miss?
Small group trips, self-guided routes and bespoke planning to underrated places
Small groups
Thoughtfully matched groups of like-minded people
12 days
Long enough to go deep, short enough for your annual leave
Local first
Local guides and locally owned stays
Tried and tested
Every route has been developed, run and refined by us
Three ways to travel with us
Join a group, go it alone, or let us plan it for you
Small group trips
Travel with a group
Everything taken care of, with people we’re sure you’ll get along with
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Travel independently
Our tried and tested routes in a DIY trip kit, so you can go on your own dates
Bespoke
Bespoke Trip Planning
An in-depth call with us and a custom itinerary built around you
Who it’s for
Made for curious, open-minded travellers
People who want more from their time abroad: to challenge themselves, connect with local communities and see a country beyond the tourist trail. We prioritise locally owned stays and experiences, so your money goes to the people who make each place special.
- Solo travellers looking for structure and support
- Anyone craving adventure, intentional itineraries and good conversation
- People who want to grow and give back
In their words
What our travellers say
Deciding to travel with OTW instead alone was the best decision as my first time travelling this far from home. I felt cared for and every step was very transparently planned.
Although india can be a very busy country (especially the cities), I felt at ease knowing i‘m with fiona who already has been to the places and knows so much about it.
plus travelling with a group that is so interested and curious about the culture and the people is so fun and led to me learning even more!
Rieke N
Central Asia has been on my list for a while – when I came across OTW’s trip to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan (ie the opposite of a touristic pre-packaged tour) I leapt to sign up. And what an incredible trip it was! If you’re good-humoured and open to a niche adventure, I only have good things to say about OTW. Fiona is intentional, organised and all-round lovely. It’s clear that she puts a lot of heart into researching and planning her trips – while we travelled in a small group of 6, there was space to do things independently. Our days felt full but not rushed, which I exactly how I like to travel. In addition to the curated and varied itinerary, Fiona was always ready with suggestions of things to do/see/eat. It was just like travelling in a group of friends (with one really organised person sorting out all the logistics!). I would love to travel with OTW again and have my eye on the Northern India trip. Thanks for such a fun and cool adventure, Fiona!
Andrea W
Had a wonderful time in Kazakhstan/Kyrgyzstan with Fiona. It was well planned with a nice mix of activities. She put together a great group of people, it was a lot of fun! Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants some adventure, culture and just to have a good time.
Jade LS
I joined Fiona for the Kazakhstan/Kyrgyzstan trip and it was amazing. The itinerary was well planned, had some very interesting experiences and made some good friends. I would 100% join Fiona for another trip.
Rohan
Fiona curated an amazing experience, from the places to the people.
I felt totally at ease throughout the trip that Fiona expertly had everything in hand and showed us places that I wouldn’t have known about if I had gone alone. Dzongu is a region I won’t forget and staying in local home stays really added to the experience. Varanasi was one of the most spiritually energetic places I have been.
Nothing was ever too much for Fiona and she happily adapted plans to suit the group. I liked that she had a pre-call before booking to iron out questions, but also to check that everyone would get along for each trip.
If you are looking for a tour to take you off the beaten track with some likeminded people, I 100% recommend OTW
Molly D
I had the most amazing time exploring India with Fiona! I got to see so many things I would never had been able to experience on my own and met the loveliest people.
I did North East India + Varanasi & Taj Mahal add on and spent 17 days discovering new places and culture. Sikkim and Dzongu was the highlight of the trip for me. We got to stay with indigenous Lepcha community and experience their culture. The scenery and the food was to die for and the experiences and the people (shoutout to Dominic, Gaybu & Arpan) we met had wonderful.
There were lots of activities on the trip and got so see so many different cities and areas in India. All the accommodation was great and there is soo much more that I could say about how great this trip was.
Fiona did such a great job planning this trip and always attentive and just a lovely person. Such a great time getting to experience the lesser known sides of India. It’s has been an experience I will treasure forever.
Sami A
My trip to Nepal with OTW in October was truly incredible. Everything was so well organized, and I always felt our group was well taken care of. The itinerary perfectly balanced adventure, culture, and leisure. I was genuinely amazed at how much we experienced in just 12 days. We went river rafting, trekking, explored fascinating cultural sites, and even stayed with a local family, which made the whole experience feel so authentic.
Fiona was fantastic and really helped us dive deeper into the culture, making it easy to connect with the local people and understand their way of life.
I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a mix of culture, adventure, and genuine connection.
Stefan K
I had an amazing time exploring Nepal with Fiona. Highlights included waking up by the riverside and hiking for three days through stunning mountains. What made it special was the effort that had been put in to ensure we stayed with kind local families and enjoyed activities with small businesses that went the extra mile. I’d recommend this trip to anyone wanting to experience Nepal through local eyes and enjoy its incredible scenery.
Zoe E
We had an amazing time in Nepal. Fiona planned an amazing trip with so many fun experiences that immerse you in the culture of Nepal. Fiona made sure that everyone was listened to and if we wanted to do anything that wasn’t in the itinerary, she would try her best to add it. There was also enough free time on the trip for us to do our own thing snd we had some time to relax. Fiona also gave good suggestions for stuff to do in our own time. It felt like I was just on a trip with some friends it was nice being in a smaller group.
Jessica D
Had an amazing trip in Nepal! Fiona was an amazing guide who planned a wonderful itinerary for our trip. She listened to our requests and gave us recommendations for days we didn’t have planned group activities. I would highly recommend anyone to go on this trip, you get to see a mix of city and mountains throughout and travel to less well known places that don’t have any other tourists letting you immerse yourself in the bright culture and hospitality of the Nepalise people.
Abi W
Thank you so much Fiona honestly this trip has been amazing and so fun and I would have never done it by myself. Good luck with your trips in the future I’m sure they’ll be just as amazing as this one was and I hope to go on another one day!
Jess D
Fiona took me and 4 others through an amazing trip through Nepal. Giving us a different view of the country than the standard touristy routes and showed us some less known areas of the country. Fiona was incredibly accommodating in what we did and always asked our opinions and what we wanted to do. We also had some free time in the itinerary so we weren’t always bombarded with activities and an highly packed schedule. Highly recommend if you want to experience a country that isn’t the standard route and gives a true experience.
Marco T
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