Expert Insights

February 10, 2020 Catching Up with our #My7WorldWonders Winner

Read time – 3 minutes Last year, we introduced you to Bob Blair of New Hampshire, who won our #My7WorldWonders contest. Recently, we caught up with Bob for an update on how his first trip went, what it was like cycling for the first time in fifty years(!), and where he’s off to next. ...

February 06, 2020 Choose Exploration over Excess with our Adventure Challenge

Read time- 5 minutes Coffees, Ubers, gym memberships we rarely use… it all adds up! According to a recent OnePoll survey, North Americans are spending approximately $1,497 per month—$18,000 per year—on optional luxuries such as eating out, rideshares, drinks, and gym memberships. Before you throw down for another grande mocha Frappuccino, we challenge you to...

February 04, 2020 5 Quintessentially Spanish things to see and do in Andalucía

Andalucía. The very word conjures up images in our minds of orange blossom-lined streets, vibrant flamenco dresses and men donning black sombreros – and these images aren’t a far stretch from reality. You could also say the region of Andalucía is a cultural marinade of Christianity and Islamic influences where fiesta-loving locals, bustling tapas bars...

January 29, 2020 Uncover Spain sustainably: Thrills in Picos de Europa

Picos de Europa is one of the best examples of being the spectacular park in Spain which is a land of diversity and sheer beauty. Complete with intricate caves, imposing limestone peaks and stunning river gorges; the Picos de Europa is the perfect place for any walking or trekking enthusiast. Journeying past the vast glaciated valleys,...

January 23, 2020 13 Non-Trends & Tips for Traveling Responsibly in 2020

The beginning of the year brings on conversations about brand-new travel trends, trips, and destinations meant to influence our vacation aspirations. This year, Exodus Travels is challenging us all to resist what’s trending for 2020 and to focus instead on adventure for discovery and personal growth. From forging personal connections in unexpected ways and making...

January 20, 2020 Top 5 Destinations for a Me-Cation

With self-care all the buzz right now, we have never been more aware of the need to breathe, unplug, and take a time-out from our busy day-to-day lives. While yoga, face masks, and digital detoxes can be a great temporary fix, sometimes what you really need is to step away. Far away. Other-side-of-the-world away. Take...

January 20, 2020 Our parkrun Experts Choose Their Favourite Exodus Adventures

parkrun has not only become a national fitness obsession, with nearly 700 events across the U.K., but it’s become a global movement that gets millions of people walking, jogging and running every Saturday morning across 21 countries. It is such a friendly, welcoming event that it attracts people to running from all walks of life....

January 19, 2020 Adventurous Overnighters: Unique Sleeps in the Americas

We’re celebrating the most exciting and adventurous sleeping spots in the Americas! You’d be hard-pushed to find finer places to rest your head. The west is the ultimate adventure – fill your boots with the pioneering spirit of the old explorers. Head north for wilderness escapes and huge mountain landscapes and south for the rich history...

January 17, 2020 Your Guide to a Different Kind of parkrun

Many people initially take up running to get fit and active, but soon they discover there is so much more than simply its health benefits. Running gives a real sense of freedom; an ability to explore amazing places, that are sometimes inaccessible to the masses, just by using your own two feet. Running also introduces...

January 16, 2020 How travel can support cultural heritage along the Silk Road

Home to the Stans, Central Asia’s conjures up images of majestic blue-domed cities to nomadic traders travelling along the iconic Old Silk Road. It is here, we follow Alex Keefe, a member of our Customer Services team, as she set out on her own adventure to discover how we as Exodus travellers can help promote...