Expert Insights

August 22, 2016 Trending Now: Solo Traveller Numbers Rise

Read time – 3 minutes High numbers of solo travellers is nothing new for Exodus – we’re used to an average of 40% of our travellers booking solo. But what’s changed in the last few months to see that rise to 66%? Trekker in Nepal Why choose solo travel? It’s always been popular, but solo...

August 18, 2016 6 Perfectly Adapted Galapagos Animals

Read time – 3 minutes The natural world is a continual source of wonder and inspiration. Life flourishes in the most unusual and unexpected places, showing incredible resilience and adaptability. If you want to see the truly bizarre and creative solutions that evolution can achieve, you have to go to unique places… where better than...

August 15, 2016 First Time Experience in Ecuador

Read time – 4 minutes There’s always a first time for everything. Life is full of firsts; riding your first bike, waiting intensely as you hope for your first sighting of big cat in the wild or the first time you step foot on a new continent. Knowing you’re going to experience something for the...

August 11, 2016 A Gourmet Tour of Amalfi

Read time – 3 minutes Cliffside villages, deep gorges, lemon groves and pretty isolated coves: the Amalfi Coast is, without doubt, one of the most dramatic and beautiful coastlines in Europe. But how does it fare as a self-guided destination? We sent Exodus’ Louise Ungless there – without a guide – to find out. A...

August 10, 2016 One Night Stay in The ICEHOTEL Sweden

Read time – 2 minutes Every year, over a thousand tons of ice, lovingly shaped by the world’s finest ice artists come together to form the magnificent, original ICEHOTEL in Sweden. This is a hotel so cool, it’s sub-zero. Frosty Flower Suite in the ICEHOTEL Sweden About the ICEHOTEL “When we drew close to the hotel, I...

August 04, 2016 Your Winter Adventure Kit List

Read time – 2 minutes Exodus provides you with all your specialist winter equipment such as skis, boots, snowshoes and poles. But what else should you pack for your next winter adventure? What to Pack Gregory backpack Gregory Rucksack, 60l Light and roomy, this durable pack features a fully adjustable harness and hip belt and...

August 03, 2016 Arctic Adventures in Iceland

Read time – 3 minutes Our Icelandic adventures showcase the Land of Fire and Ice at its dramatic best. Come with us on a journey around the world’s most awe-inspiring island as we interview Óskar Gudjonsson, our local leader… The Land of Fire and Ice We’ve fallen for Iceland in a big way. Europe’s final...

August 03, 2016 Guide to Winter Holidays in Eastern Europe

Read time – 6 minutes There are some places where you can have more of winter to yourself. More untrammelled snow, and a more enchanting sense of place. But where can you find the most unusual winter holidays? Where can you escape the obvious? Right now, the answer is Eastern Europe. Maybe your idea of...

August 02, 2016 Making Tracks: Cross-Country Skiing with the Experts!

Cross-Country skiing opens up a whole new world of winter exploration. We speak to the experts to find out more… What’s it like to leave the madding crowds and the downhill runs behind, to head out into a snow-carpeted landscape on a cross-country skiing adventure? It’s like finding the quickest route into the heart of winter....

July 28, 2016 Best Languages to Learn with Rosetta Stone

Read time – 4 minutes Speaking a foreign language is never more exciting than when you’re travelling. Being able to talk to people you meet on the road is a joy, helping you to get closer to your destination and the people who call it home. But what are the best languages to learn as...