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October 11, 2017 Carried Away: Peru Porter Project

Read time – 1 minute What happens when one Irishman takes on the Inca Trail – as a porter?! In 2016, Jarlath McHale took on Peru’s most famous trek, the Inca Trail. In 2017, he went back to complete the same four-day route – but this time as one of the porters who so inspired...

Group admiring views of Mont Blanc, France

August 07, 2017 5 Things You Need to Know Before the Tour Du Mont Blanc

Read time – 2 minutes The Tour du Mont Blanc is an iconic trek by anyone’s estimation. It’s a classic alpine route, taking you through the finest scenery the Mont Blanc massif has to offer, from dramatic passes to charming green valleys. To enjoy it to the utmost, it is best to come prepared. Here...

August 02, 2017 Self-Guided Holidays with Headwater

Read time – 3 minutes With a wealth of relaxed walking and cycling itineraries in Europe, our sister company Headwater are experts when it comes to organising active self-guided holidays. They do all the planning for you, putting together routes and flexible schedules so all you need to focus on is savouring your quality time...

July 03, 2017 Reasons to Visit Canada

Read time – 1 minute Canada turns 150 this year – and we have to say, Canada, you’re looking pretty good for your age. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of confederation, we’ve collected some jaw-dropping photos of Canada’s wild, untamed beauty. Why should I visit Canada? 1. Lose yourself in the majesty of the...

July 03, 2017 Trending Now: Off the Beaten Track

Read time – 3 minutes As travel becomes more accessible than ever before, more and more adventure travellers are heading off the beaten track for the ultimate escape. Here’s why you should do the same. In a world where we’re able to map and geo-locate every inch of our planet, there’s something very special about...

May 24, 2017 The Moonstone Trek vs. the Inca Trail

Read time – 3 minutes The Inca Trail – those three words carry worldwide recognition; this iconic trek through Peru’s jungles to the lost city of Machu Picchu is one of the most famed and prestigious in the world. But it’s not the only one. There are secret paths that wind through the Peruvian Andes, every...

May 05, 2017 Trending Now: Short Breaks for Long Weekends

Read time – 3 minutes The days of needing two weeks to go on an adventure are over. It’s time to seize the moment and get efficient with your escapes, as we embrace with open arms short breaks for long weekends. Weekend Adventure Trips Masai Mara The joy of a weekend escape is the little...

May 05, 2017 Costa Rica Pura Vida

Read time – 2 minutes One of the world’s most fragile and varied ecosystems is, also, one of its most protected environments. How did Costa Rica get it so right? Bridge in Rain-forest – Monteverde cloud forest Costa Rica is a Central American success story. A slim country with a big impact on the responsible...

May 05, 2017 Patagonia Travel and Wilderness Escapes

Read time – 4 minutes There remain a few special places that permit you to experience nature as its meant to be, pure, unadulterated and raw. Time to pause and savour the most remote and rugged regions on earth’s surface. Here are our favourites. Patagonian Highlights Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia Where can you go...

May 05, 2017 African Natural Beauty

Read time – 3 minutes From the volcanic slopes of Kilimanjaro to the highland plateaux of the Simien Mountains, Exodus has cultivated an array of adventures which showcases the continent’s stunning display of native plant life. Nature of Africa Madagascar- Giant Baobab Giant Baobab They look like a tree your child might draw at nursery...