Expert Insights

June 27, 2018 Trending Now: Top Safari Holidays

Read time – 3 minutes The classic African safari has been a mainstay on traveller’s bucket lists for generations. But lately there’s been uplift in demand. What’s caused the comeback? Exodus investigates… Wildlife holidays are increasing in popularity. They’ve jumped up the rankings to fourth most popular holiday style this year, overtaking the beach break in...

June 25, 2018 Spitsbergen Photographic Charter

Read time – 3 minutes “This morning was glorious. A Spitsbergen scene: a coruscating sea, cobalt glacier, avian players and the snap crackle and pop of the treacherous brash ice. This is a wild and savage Eden but one that demands proper investigation.” So says Exodus’ award-winning photographer and leader, Paul Goldstein, ten days into...

June 19, 2018 France versus Peru

Read time – 3 minutes We’re kicking off week two of the World Cup with another match made in heaven: France versus Peru. Whilst Peru may be the underdogs on the pitch, there’s no doubt these two are closely matched in the travel sweepstakes. Join us as we break down some of the similarities – and...

June 13, 2018 Spain versus Portugal

Read time – 3 minutes This week’s big game gets the competition off to a sizzling start, no matter what the British weather forecast may say! The long-standing rivalry between these two great European nations isn’t just on the pitch – understandably so, since both Spain and Portugal have plenty to boast about. But if...

June 01, 2018 Chalets Chocolat and Chalupa in the Alps

Read time – 2 minutes Welcome to Chamonix, your home from home in the heart of the French Alps. It’s a walkers’ paradise, with no end to the maze of alpine walking paths that twist across the Mont Blanc massif. Exodus’ Mont Blanc Highlights trek has a winning formula: a beautiful alpine chalet in the...

May 28, 2018 The Alternative Bucket List

You beat the crowds and saw the Northern Lights in Iceland before it was cool. You’ve already walked the historic Camino de Santiago in Spain. Costa Rica’s rainforests? Been there, done that. While others are just beginning to explore the world’s hottest destinations, you’ve already hit all of the most popular bucket list spots. So,...

May 22, 2018 Sara Bull Nominated in Wanderlust World Guide Awards

Read time – 1 minute Congratulations to Sara Bull, who was shortlisted for The Wanderlust World Guide Awards 2018! We were thrilled to hear that Sara had been shortlisted for these prestigious awards. Out of a mind-blowing 4,500 entries, she has been nominated as one of the top 10 guides – an achievement she truly...

May 03, 2018 Meet the Leader – Jose Miguel, Spain

Read time – 3 minutes Jose has been a mountaineering guide and climbing instructor for over 20 years. Born and raised in Alicante, Spain he’s been climbing and exploring the mountains since he was a teenager. Introducing Jose Miguel At 23 years old he moved from the city to the small village of Sella (560 people!)...

April 24, 2018 Going Plastic-Free in Vietnam

Over two years ago, Exodus announced that we’re ‘banning the bottle’ and removing all single-use plastic water bottles from itineraries. As a team, we’re really passionate about responsible tourism and always looking for new ways to improve our green footprint. Responsible Tourism On average, travellers get through four plastic water bottles in a day. In...

April 17, 2018 Top 10 Penguin Facts

Read time – 2 minutes Penguins are found all across the southern hemisphere, as well as along the equator where you’ll find Galapagos penguins. From the inviting turquoise seas surrounding the rocky Boulders Beach in South Africa to the frozen wilderness of Antarctica, these clever and cute little creatures have perfectly adapted to their surroundings....