Expert Insights

May 09, 2023 5 Epic Bike Rides Around Europe

Not only does cycling decrease stress levels, improve joint mobility and increase cardiovascular fitness, but it also allows you to explore new coastal paths, nature reserves and breath-taking city streets at a faster, more exciting pace, than if you’d chosen to walk. And with beautiful routes to discover all across Europe, we’ve narrowed your scope...

April 27, 2023 5 must-see places in Peru that doesn’t include Machu Picchu

Peru – the country instantly conjures up the image of misty views overlooking the iconic lost city of Machu Picchu. And why shouldn’t it? This ancient citadel was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and named one of the ‘New Seven Wonders of the World’ in 2007. Historians also claim that this remarkable...

April 18, 2023 5 Places to Step Into Europe

Stretching an impressive 10.2 million km², the continent of Europe holds a myriad of fascinating places to discover on foot. European coastlines are a thing of beauty – from the romantic, pastel-coloured coastal towns of Italy and the marble-lined streets of Croatia to the tropical flower-lined levadas in Madeira. Europe is also home to some...

April 12, 2023 Discover Your Travel Style: Self-Guided vs Guided Adventures

At Exodus, we have an unrelenting passion for adventure, whether that’s exploring a new country, delving into unique cultures, or getting involved in activities that take you firmly away from the everyday. While we love to take groups of like-minded travelers on guided adventures, we also recognize that for some, having the freedom to explore...

April 12, 2023 5 European Destinations for Summer Travel

The days gradually lengthen, the warmth of the sun seems to embrace the Earth more firmly, and flowers that once timidly bloomed during spring now burst into full color; there’s something magical about traveling to Europe in the summer, and now is the perfect time to start planning your escape. Europe offers rich cultural experiences,...

April 06, 2023 Trek towards the most iconic peak on Earth with Sukman Tamang

Mount Everest – there’s nowhere else like it. Standing at an impressive 8,849 metres above sea level, it’s the world’s tallest mountain making it one of the most challenging and enticing treks to tackle. But even if you consider yourself a seasoned trekker, you’ll never truly understand the terrain and intricacies of the Nepalese culture...

April 06, 2023 Discover the magic of Costa Rica with Glenda Araya

From spotting sloths in the mysterious mist-shrouded canopies of the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve to watching green turtle hatchlings scramble towards the sea in Tortuguero National Park, it’s clear that endless wonders abound on a trip to Costa Rica. Known for one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, Costa Rica is a...

March 28, 2023 5 Rides Through a World of History

Read time – 6 minutes The beauty of cycling is that you can reach places that are harder to get to by other modes of transport. You can cover more ground than walking, squeeze through smaller places than driving, and live and breathe the destination unlike when you’re flying. The feeling of taking to the...

March 21, 2023 5 Cultures You Have to Jump Right Into

We live in excitingly cosmopolitan times. Our local cities are melting pots of cultures, different languages are spoken, and you can get curries from around the corner that taste (almost) as good as where they originated. Globalisation and the internet mean you don’t have to travel to a country to buy something exotic or locally...

March 16, 2023 5 Destinations to Forge Forever Friendships

Witnessing the Aurora Borealis, seeing an Orangutan deep in the Malaysian rainforests and riding through the hazy streets of Havana in an open-top Buick are incredible moments that are worth sharing with others. And luckily, with our Exodus guided group tours, you don’t have to experience these things solo. Way back in 1974, when Exodus...