Expert Insights

October 21, 2013 Island Hopping Holidays

Read time – 3 minutes Islands appeal to most of us. The idea of a secluded spot, away from the hustle of mainland and mainstream life, just says total escapism. Whether it’s the dramatic crash of waves colliding into rugged coastal cliffs or sluicing white whispers against the sand, the sea is a constant companion...

October 21, 2013 Top 5 Winter Travel Destinations

Read time – 3 minutes A winter holiday doesn’t have to be all about the ‘chill factor’. Sure, there’s plenty of snow-based activity to keep you busy on an Exodus winter adventure, from cross-country skiing to igloo building, but there’s also plenty to enjoy during the downtime. Types of Winter Activity Holidays Whether you’ve...

October 18, 2013 Top 5 Temples by Bike

Read time – 2 minutes Discovering a new destination by bike is a liberating experience, often taking you to places inaccessible to vehicles and truly immersing you in the country’s culture. Temples you can Visit by Bike Temples of Bagan, Myanmar Bagan temples by bike Arriving in Bagan by boat is exquisite, gliding along the Irrawaddy River...

October 18, 2013 Top 5 Sea Adventure Holidays

Read time – 4 minutes A seaside sojourn needn’t leave you blistered and bored after a day lying on the sand. The waves are an exciting playmate, abounding in adventures great and small. From underwater safaris along coral highways shimmering with tropical fish to kayaking past the relics of an ancient empire – here are...

October 18, 2013 Top five UNESCO newcomers

The UNESCO World Heritage list informs many holiday choices, providing a world-recognised watermark for outstanding places. It’s a blue print for some, the chance to link up areas of natural beauty, historic significance or outstanding human achievements. Exodus’ diverse range of adventures have always encompassed visits to long-standing UNESCO World Heritage favourites around over the...

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...