Expert Insights

December 31, 2018 Sustainable Travel in Namibia

Read time – 5 minutes Rust red sand dunes, ancient rock paintings and huge tracts of pristine wilderness: it’s not hard to see why so many travellers are choosing Namibia. The country has seen a huge increase in tourist numbers year on year, and with growing visitor numbers comes increasing pressure to cater for the...

December 28, 2018 5 Reasons for a Half Term Family Holiday

Read time – 5 minutes Half term holidays are becoming more popular than ever. And why not – half term family holidays are the perfect excuse to fit in a swift but nonetheless riveting adventure. But if you need some convincing, here are our top 5 reasons you should choose to travel during half term....

December 28, 2018 Sandboarding in Namibia

Read time – 3 minutes Tracing a circular route through Namibia, we arrive into the coastal town of Swakopmund. The town spreads itself from the mouth of the Swakop River out into the surrounding desert plain. Carved by thousands of years of wind, the sand dunes offer wave after wave of desert exploration and adventure....

December 28, 2018 A Year In Responsible Travel: 2018 Infographic

Read time – 3 minutes With travel coming under more and more scrutiny, particularly as ‘over-tourism’ hits the headlines, it’s more important than ever to seek out a company with a conscience when you travel. Exodus has a long history of responsible tourism and our credentials stretch back throughout our 45 years of creating and...

December 28, 2018 Trending Now: Top Travel Destinations

Read time – 7 minutes A new year, a fresh start, and twelve clean months to fill with adventures. With infinite possibilities, how do you create a shortlist of where to go? What’s topical, and what should be at the top of your list for right now? For the inside track of the best destinations...

December 18, 2018 Trekking in Nepal

Read time – 2 minutes Exodus’ Managing Director Sam Seward is just back from Nepal, home to the beginnings of Exodus’ Walking and Trekking Programme over 40 years ago. Here, he shares his first ever experience of the mighty Himalaya. The Road from Kathmandu to Bandipur ‘The road from Kathmandu to Bandipur’ sounds a bit...

December 17, 2018 Staying Sun Safe and Stylish on the Road

There’s nothing worse than returning to your hotel after a day out exploring in the sun only to discover you suddenly resemble the familiar red crustacean you were planning on eating for dinner. While we’re always keeping our fingers crossed for beautiful sunny weather when we go away, it’s incredibly important to make sure you’re...

December 14, 2018 Tips for Travelling with 5-8 year olds

Read time – 2 minutes Travel is an eye-opening experience at any age, but nothing quite matches the sense of joy and wonder on a child’s face when they experience something for the first time. It’s a magical moment for both you and your child to share – and you don’t want to be distracted...

December 14, 2018 Tips for Travelling with Teenagers

Read time – 3 minutes Teenage travellers are amongst the trickiest to please, especially when their travelling companions are their parents. Avoid the eye-rolls and shoulder-shrugs on your next family adventure with some of our top tips for travelling with teenagers. Travel with Teens Advice Get them involved early The easiest way to ensure your...

December 10, 2018 Exodus’ Porter Project Featured on Lonely Planet

For many, seeing the archaeological phenomenon that is Machu Picchu is a lifelong aspiration. Accompanied by dedicated guides and porters, thousands of travelers make the journey up the Inca Trail. As the trekkers set out on the final leg towards the Sun Gate for their first glimpse upon ‘that’ iconic scene, their porters have already...