Expert Insights

August 19, 2020 7 things you must buy in Marrakech Souks before going back home

Welcome to one of the most animated places on the planet – the ancient medina in Marrakech. Situated at the base of the Atlas Mountains, Marrakech has been sitting on important trading routes since the 11th century with African merchants travelling far and wide to sell their goods – and not much has changed since....

August 03, 2020 Our top 5 favourite hikes in Tuscany

Imagine the Tuscan landscape and postcard-perfect rich green and warm amber, rolling hills, intersected with winding country roads that lead to quaint, medieval hamlets are likely to come to mind; an Italian landscape that has inspired artists for centuries. However, there is a less well-known beauty; the undiscovered gem of northern Tuscany and the Garfagnana...

August 03, 2020 Take a wonderful walk along the Amalfi Coast

The glorious Amalfi Coast in Italy is a real tourist hot spot and it’s easy to see why the Italians flock here for their holidays. Charming villages overlooking the sapphire Mediterranean are the stuff dreams are made of, and both the scenery and the lifestyle give you the opportunity to experience the real flavour of...

July 27, 2020 3 National Parks to see Bengal Tigers in the wild

Nothing will prepare you for the extraordinary thrill of seeing a tiger in the wild. That first encounter where you lock eyes with the world’s biggest cat will leave an indelible imprint on your memory. In India, the Bengal tiger has been the country’s unspoken mascot for centuries, yet its population is continually threatened by...

July 22, 2020 A Taste of Adventure: Portuguese Carne de Porco a Alantejana

“My partner Chris, his son Ed, and I discovered this dish when we went on an Exodus family adventure to Portugal last year. We were staying in Vilanova de Milfontes and I was a bit nervous that a 12-year-old wouldn’t like the food. He soon proved me wrong by trying everything we ordered! One night...

July 22, 2020 A Taste of Adventure: Italian Tiramisu

The name of this classic Italian dessert translates as ‘pick-me-up’, due, no doubt, to the lavish amounts of caffeine and mascarpone it contains! Our recipe is from our local partners in Italy, the Acampora brothers. They own the Hotel Due Torri – a family-run hotel in a small village just outside Positano and Amalfi. Travelers...

July 22, 2020 A Taste of Adventure: Croatian Breskvice

These pretty little cakes are a great favorite in Croatia at gatherings for family and friends. They are a cross between a sponge and a cookie and are sandwiched with a peach jam, cocoa and rum filling. Little peach cakes are also popular in Italy where they have a custard filling flavored with peach brandy...

June 23, 2020 The Top 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the West

The UNESCO World Heritage Site is a sought-after status, and in America’s vast and dramatic west, it protects a number of the USA’s open spaces and natural wonders. From overawing canyons to the serenity of ancient forests, these world heritage sites represent the very best of the phenomenal landscapes of this vast and varied nation. Recognising their...

June 22, 2020 Greek island hopping with Thanos

Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name, and for our veteran Exodus Guide, Thanos Mamas, this pretty much encompasses the entirety of the Aegean Greek Islands. Leaving no family-run restaurant, bustling market stall or local square unturned, you could say Thanos is the ultimate “man about town”. And for us, this comes...

June 16, 2020 Discover the United Kingdom – on foot, by bike or on the water

This summer, many of us will be looking to explore our own back yard – and why not. You may not think it, but the United Kingdom is a holiday destination to be reckoned with. As a country, we have stunning national parks that have inspired some of the world’s best literary geniuses. We have...