Each of our specialists covers a few areas of our programme and all have been recruited for their passion and detailed knowledge of the region. They have all travelled extensively in this area so whoever plans your trip you can be sure that you will experience the very best of the country. Click on their profiles to read more about their background and travel experience.
Ben Colbridge
North & Central Asia Specialist
01993 838 217
Expertise:
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Classic China, The Silk Route, Southwest China, Central Asia, China, Japan
After graduating from university with a degree in Molecular Biology & Genetics, it was time for a change, and Ben headed to a small rice-farming village in rural southern Japan to teach English. In the following 4 years, he travelled extensively around Asia before returning to the UK to work & continue his love of both travel and Asia. After two years working in the travel industry Ben joined Audley as a specialist allowing him to remain involved in this most diverse of continents full time and to return regularly to the areas he loves. Ben now covers Central Asia, China and Japan for Audley, and indulges his passion for travel photography whenever he can.
Ben Colbridge
01993 838 217