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December 10, 2020 10 Cool Creepy Crawlies Found in the Amazon Rainforest

Widely considered among the most remarkable natural attractions on the planet, the Amazon River Basin is home to the world’s largest tropical rainforest and at least 10% of its known biodiversity. There are around 30 million species in the 6.7 million square kilometer Biome, with thousands of new species discovered there each year. One acre of Amazon...

December 10, 2020 Christmas and New Year Traditions Around the World

Read time – 6 minutes Christmas and New Year traditions are what make the festive season so magical and comforting, from the angelic sound of carol singing to the bountiful feasts of roast turkey with all the trimmings. From country to country, the traditions of other cultures vary, but they are equally as exciting. So,...

December 09, 2020 Top 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites For Nature & Wildlife Lovers

20 Nature & Wildlife World Heritage Sites You Need To See Now As of summer 2016, there were a total of 1052 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including 203 that were recognized specifically for their Natural Heritage. Trying to narrow that list down to a Top 20 is highly subjective, but here’s a look at some of our...

December 09, 2020 10 Simple Wildlife Photography Tips

One of the main reasons people love nature travel is the allure of seeing wildlife in its natural habitat. When traveling with Exodus, chances are you’re hoping to bring home a suite of stunning images that capture the essence of the place you’re visiting and the wildlife you encounter. You want images that help you...

December 08, 2020 Tracking Gorillas: The Bigger Conservation Picture

Ninety-eight percent. That’s the number you’ll read or hear about as you prepare for tracking gorillas in Uganda. In 2012, after four years of research, geneticists from the U.K.’s Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute published a study declaring a 98% overlap between the human and gorilla genomes. “Most of our genes are very similar, or even...

December 08, 2020 Top 20 Places to Visit in South America

Our List of the Top 20 South America Travel Destinations Encompassing 12 countries, French Guiana, and the Falkland Islands, South America has emerged in the last 20 years as a mecca for ecotourism and adventure travel. With nearly 7 million miles of rainforests (the Amazon), wetlands (the Pantanal), mountains (the Andes), and waterfalls (Iguazu), you...

December 08, 2020 Discover Close to Home: Six Magical UK Destinations To Explore in 2021

Owing to this year’s travel restrictions, the UK has leapt into the lead of popular travel destinations. As the nation has started to explore its home turf, there’s been a realisation that holidays closer to home don’t have to mean compromise. The UK has also seen a surge in people wanting to stay fit by...

December 03, 2020 Why Small-Ship Cruises Make the Best Cruises

In recent years the cruise industry has been favoring a “bigger is better” approach, with heaps of publicity surrounding so-called mega-ships that carry 5,000 to 6,000 passengers. These “mega-ships” certainly have their place, and many make cruising an attractively affordable alternative for travelers on a tight budget. But there’s also a booming cottage industry of...

December 03, 2020 Lesser-Known Ruins in the Sacred Valley of Peru

In the travel world, you simply can’t talk about Peru without mentioning Machu Picchu. The great Inca ruins are an absolute must-see – the type of destination that every person should have on their bucket list. The ancient city is a bona fide world wonder, and the surrounding scenery is absolutely stunning as well. Machu Picchu...

December 03, 2020 Wildlife Viewing in Brazil’s Pantanal

When people talk about the Brazilian Pantanal, it usually doesn’t take long for someone to mention the fact that it’s among the most biodiverse places on the planet. But what does that even mean? It means that there are more different types of flora and fauna found in the Pantanal than just about anywhere else...