Expert Insights

January 10, 2017 5 of the Best Places for Stargazing

Read time – 2 minutes Since the dawn of human consciousness, we have gazed up at the stars and wondered: what are these mysterious lights that fill the sky? Are they gods? Magic? The souls of the departed? Though the advent of science put ideas like these out to pasture, one thing hasn’t changed… there’s...

January 06, 2017 5 Great Hikes in Spain You May Not Know

Read time – 3 minutes Spain’s credentials are no secret to the avid trekker. This beautiful landscape is home to numerous treks, including perhaps the most famous pilgrimage path of all, the Camino de Santiago. But what happens when you venture off this hallowed path? This nation is full of surprises – and lesser-known walks are...

January 04, 2017 Top 5 Moments from Planet Earth II

Read time – 2 minutes This time of year is often marked by a plethora of lists and countdowns. We thought we’d get into the spirit of things by sharing our top 5 moments from a show we’re very passionate about: Planet Earth II! Best Planet Earth II Moments #5 – Widow birds bouncing We kick...

January 01, 2017 Trending Now: Try Unique Adventures

Read time – 3 minutes It’s the same quandary that faces us all every January: how to make this year special. This is the month of New Year’s Resolutions, of concocting plans and goals, of unique adventures to look forward to. Why not make this the year you try something new? Tripadvisor research suggests that...

December 23, 2016 Cycling in South East Asia Uncovered

Read time – 2 minutes Like a full-on sensory overload, Southeast Asia offers more sights, sounds and saddle-friendly experiences than any other region on earth. Prepare to meet your new favourite destination. Your guide, Exodus southeast Asia expert Megan Devenish… Megan Devenish Cycling Holidays in Asia The mighty landmass of Asia meets the Indian Ocean...

December 21, 2016 Top Travel Destinations for 2017

Read time – 4 minutes As another year flies past, it’s time for us to ask ourselves one simple question: where next? Well, we have a few ideas. Join us as we explore some of the most exciting and adventurous places to travel in 2017. Travel Ideas Canada Choquequirao The home of the ancient Inca Empire,...

December 12, 2016 A Special North Pole Voyage

Read time – 3 minutes This guest post is by Hans Lagerweij, who travelled on our special 20 July 2017 Journey to the North Pole. Hans is an adventure travel veteran who has worked for our sister company Quark, who operate our polar voyages. This special departure will have something a little different to offer. Journey...

December 12, 2016 Get Ride Fit: Cycling Advice

Read time – 2 minutes Training doesn’t have to be gruelling, says Head of Product and cycling programme manager Andy Ross. It’s about getting time spent in the saddle ahead of your cycling holiday so that your time away is memorable – for all the right reasons. Cycling in Bosnia and Montenegro Cycling Tips How...

December 12, 2016 Five Amazing Asian Experiences By Bike

Read time – 2 minutes Southeast Asia is a cyclist’s dream – bikes are the modus operandi for many locals, so you’ll fit right in. You see more from the saddle than you’ll ever spot from the back of a bus, whilst covering plenty of ground and seeing the regional variations as you pedal. Southeast...

December 12, 2016 Planet Earth II: Cities Review

Read time – 3 minutes We can’t believe it’s over! Planet Earth II has taken us on an incredible journey, but the finale still has some tricks up its sleeve… Planet Earth II proves to us one final time that it’s a truly innovative show in the grand finale. The crew are breaking new ground...