Expert Insights

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...

June 09, 2021 Covid Emergency Relief Appeal for India and Nepal: News from the ground

It is heartbreaking to see the extreme human suffering and economic devastation that Covid-19 has brought to India and Nepal. As is the case in many parts of the world, those who rely on tourism have had no work since the pandemic hit. In India and Nepal, the lack of government support has left many...

May 18, 2021 World Bee Day: Bees hold the key to conserving biodiversity

It comes as no surprise to us that bees and other pollinators such as hummingbirds, bats and butterflies play a role in maintaining our ecosystems, but the extent to how significant a role they actually play in our daily lives cannot be overstated enough. Bees play a key part in bolstering our food...

April 20, 2021 Your Guide To Getting Back On Track

Why not add another element of adventure to your next holiday with Exodus by taking the train there? With accessible, high-speed connections taking you to the very heart of key regions all across Europe, travelling by train is easier than you think. Not only does it add to your holiday experience and help you avoid...

April 07, 2021 Your Guide to Vegetarian Destinations

Only a couple of decades ago, many vegetarians may have feared that the only dishes available to them while travelling would consist of bland lettuce, tough flatbread, and tasteless tofu – but thankfully times have changed. Now, there’s a whole host of dishes across the world that are incredibly fresh, incredibly creative and most importantly,...

March 10, 2021 Get off-the-grid in these 6 wild destinations

There’s nothing quite like getting off the grid in far-flung corners of the world. Whether it’s wandering in the silent, snow-covered terrain deep in the Himalayas or enjoying an exhilarating drive through Namibia’s vast ochre-coloured deserts, it’s remote, wild places like these that continue to stir our soul and make us feel like true explorers....