Expert Insights

October 18, 2013 Flavours of Vietnam

Read time – 3 minutes A culinary journey through Vietnam reveals a deceptive simplicity to a cuisine renowned for its fresh, natural ingredients, aromatic appeal and delicate balance of flavours. From the mountainous north to the Mekong Delta, Megan Devenish and Sasha Reid sent their tastebuds roving to dish up a banquet of mouth-watering local favourites. Traffic rushes past...

October 18, 2013 Top 3 Short & Sweet Long Weekend Adventures

Travel rich but time poor? Make the most of those precious hours on an Exodus short break. With a leader armed with local knowledge by your side, there’s no better way to capitalise on your capital. These snappy, exciting adventures inject a quick thrill into any dull month; easy to negotiate with employers, no annual...

October 18, 2013 Top Five Holidays to Film Locations

Read time – 3 minutes From your first Disney cartoon to your favourite Oscar-winning epic, the big screen can play a huge role in crafting and shaping our travel dreams. Using sweeping wide-angle shots of high impact landscapes, unique perspectives of glittering cityscapes and intimate close-ups of mysterious cultures to captivate us, filmmakers transport us...

October 18, 2013 Top Five Cycling Accommodation

Read time – 3 minutes There are some aspects of holiday accommodation that simply cannot be summed up by the traditional star rating system; a night in the Arabian Desert beneath a twinkling blanket of stars so close you feel like you could reach up and touch them for example. Ever fancied the idea of...

October 18, 2013 Top Five Reasons to Visit Slovenia

Read time – 4 minutes Exodus would like to introduce you to Slovenia, the pinnacle of getting off the beaten track without bidding farewell to infrastructure. A small emerald nestled on the bridge between western and eastern Europe, it’s barely larger than Wales and yet this country packs a real punch: Lonely Planet calls it...

October 18, 2013 The Best Sunsets in the World

Read time – 4 minutes All too often overlooked when it slowly falls behind an all too familiar backdrop, a magnificent sunset is always a special occasion when travelling. There is something magical about those fiery shades sweeping across an evening sky that brings a sense of calm and serenity to those fortunate enough to...

October 18, 2013 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in the World

Read time – 4 minutes Waterfalls are beautiful feats of nature, whether we’re talking thundering torrents crashing over wide-open cliff faces or gentle cascades tinkling on the rocks. They hold the power to cast a mesmerising spell on us, instantly captivating with their reflections, refractions and ripples. Ultimately, these liquid assets lure many travellers to...

October 18, 2013 Top 5 Cool Camping Experiences

Read time – 3 minutes Forget rush hour traffic and the hassle of the morning commute at one of our coolest campsites. Mediocre mornings are a thing of the past. Far from just a place to sleep, these tented temptations offer all sorts, from killer views to living theatres. Wake up to a world where...

October 10, 2013 Top Five Whale Watching Hotspots

Read time – 3 minutes Captain Ahab dedicated his life to finding one. ‘Free Willy’ captured the hearts of children and adults alike. Whales have enchanted humanity for aeons, impressed by their awesome size and seduced by their crooning songs, these gentle giants of the aquatic world cover the oceans in migratory pods. Nothing can...

October 10, 2013 A Morocco Adventure

Read time – 2 minutes Early evening in Morocco, a welcoming breeze whisks mischievously across the dinner table, making the napkins dance and flutter like fans. The chatter of the street is distanced to a hum, four storeys below us where a river of people eddies and flows between the banks of market stalls and...