Expert Insights

January 16, 2017 My First Ski Marathon: Your Words, Not Ours

Read time – 2 minutes What happens when you set yourself a brave new challenge? For one Exodus traveller, it was the start of a love affair – and a whole new way of seeing the world. One week was all it took for Exodus customer Lynda Macdonald to get the bug. A self-confessed downhill...

January 16, 2017 Best Winter Destinations

Read time – 1 minute In the depths of winter, some places never feel more alive. Whether it’s the warming bustle of their markets, their vibrant winter festivals, or the feel-good factor of their hearty good and spicy mulled wines, these are places that embrace the seasonal joys of the colder months. Here are just...

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...