Expert Insights

November 09, 2021 Bucket-list adventures for 2022

2022 is the year for making up for lost time. Before taking the plunge, it’s worth remembering that some trips are best experienced if you’re well prepared. The trek to Machu Picchu, a wilderness cycling quest through Namibia, or glacier hiking in Iceland, are all far more enjoyable if you’re ready for the adventure ahead....

November 09, 2021 Uncover the Legends of Jordan with our Local Leaders

From the striking carved Treasury in the Rose Red City of Petra to the other-worldly desert landscapes in the Wadi Rum, it comes as no surprise that Jordan has continued to enchant visitors for centuries. Inhabited by humans since the Palaeolithic period, you’ll find that every traveller has left their mark on this beautiful Middle...

October 29, 2021 Pepper Trail: Bird Detective

The setting: somewhere in New Mexico. Oil field waste pits have not been properly netted to protect wildlife from their toxic mixture. Migratory birds, mistaking these holding ponds for water, have become trapped and died. The oil companies are in clear violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, but Fish and Wildlife Special Agents need...

October 25, 2021 Introducing the Exploration Without Boundaries Grant with the Explorers Club

For nearly 50 years, Exodus has been dedicated to exploring this amazing planet we all share, supporting the communities we visit, and protecting the environments we travel to. We have a passion for inspiring adventure, and a dedication to exploration for the better of people, places, and our planet, which is why we’re so thrilled...

September 27, 2021 Meet the Expert: Pepper Trail, Ornithologist

Pepper grew up in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, on a wonderfully dilapidated 100-acre farm. A family trip to Mexico when he was 12 instilled a lifelong love of travel, which has taken him to all seven continents and across the oceans of the world. He earned his Ph.D. from Cornell University...

September 24, 2021 Meet the Expert: Madalena Patacho, Marine Biologist

Madalena grew up surrounded by Portugal’s maritime history in Belém, where she dreamt about exploring the oceans. Her love for the sea led her to study marine biology and receive a master’s degree in Natural Resources Management, specializing in Ecotourism. After graduating, Madalena moved to Príncipe Island, off the west coast of Africa, and worked...

September 24, 2021 Meet the Expert: Allan Langdale, Art Historian

Allan spent most of his childhood in a small mill town on Vancouver Island wondering what the rest of the world was like—and has spent much of his adult life finding out. He has always loved adventure and believes travel to be the pinnacle of all educational experiences. With a Ph.D. in art history from...

September 23, 2021 Meet the Expert: Mark Brazil, Ornithologist

Mark developed his fascination with the natural world, especially birds and mammals, during his childhood in the landlocked English county of Worcestershire. He pursued academic interests in biology while studying in England and Scotland, spending his spare time exploring the coasts and mountains of Britain in search of endemic birds. Mark earned his Ph.D. from...

September 01, 2021 Explore Southern Sicily On The Perfect Cycling Holiday Adventure

Sicily is a true Mediterranean gem just off Italy’s coastline, filled with diverse landscapes, cultural treasures, and delicious traditional cuisine. Our Cycling in Sicily trip is an excellent way to uncover the island’s fascinating history, warm hospitality and interesting culinary influences that blends different cultures while keeping all of Italy’s original charm. Over the past...

July 01, 2021 Your Guide To The USA’s Greatest National Parks

In the USA, everything happens on a grand scale – from the bustling cities to the portion sizes at dinner! And for us, the USA’s national parks are a true jewel in the crown of this larger-than-life country. With a total of 423 national park sites in the United States, it might be hard to...