Expert Insights

April 06, 2023 Discover the magic of Costa Rica with Glenda Araya

From spotting sloths in the mysterious mist-shrouded canopies of the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve to watching green turtle hatchlings scramble towards the sea in Tortuguero National Park, it’s clear that endless wonders abound on a trip to Costa Rica. Known for one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, Costa Rica is a...

March 28, 2023 5 Rides Through a World of History

Read time – 6 minutes The beauty of cycling is that you can reach places that are harder to get to by other modes of transport. You can cover more ground than walking, squeeze through smaller places than driving, and live and breathe the destination unlike when you’re flying. The feeling of taking to the...

March 21, 2023 5 Cultures You Have to Jump Right Into

We live in excitingly cosmopolitan times. Our local cities are melting pots of cultures, different languages are spoken, and you can get curries from around the corner that taste (almost) as good as where they originated. Globalisation and the internet mean you don’t have to travel to a country to buy something exotic or locally...

March 16, 2023 5 Destinations to Forge Forever Friendships

Witnessing the Aurora Borealis, seeing an Orangutan deep in the Malaysian rainforests and riding through the hazy streets of Havana in an open-top Buick are incredible moments that are worth sharing with others. And luckily, with our Exodus guided group tours, you don’t have to experience these things solo. Way back in 1974, when Exodus...

March 09, 2023 5 Wild and Wonderful Walks for 2023

We’re not here to tell you about all the benefits walking can do for your physical and mental well-being – although there are plenty. We’re here to make the case for intrepid explorers. One of the best ways to discover any destination is on foot – going to places that are often inaccessible to other...

March 06, 2023 Three Female trailblazers who are making a difference

Read time- 5 minutes At Exodus, we aim to improve life through travel, for the places we visit on our adventures, the planet we explore, and the people we meet – and this includes our hand-picked expert leaders. They’re the beating heart of our adventures, and on International Women’s Day 2023, we’d like to celebrate...

February 14, 2023 7 Springtime Destinations to Explore in 2023

As spring comes into view, we’re looking forward to welcoming longer daylight hours, warmer weather and more opportunities for adventure. During these months, you can explore some of the world’s best architectural gems without the crowds and admire flowers like wisteria and bougainvillea as they start to line the streets in Greece and Italy. Or...

January 31, 2023 Where to Travel Solo in 2023

The irresistible urge to travel solo can stem from different motivations. Maybe it’s to get to know yourself better, mark the beginning or end of a chapter, indulge in a personal interest, or even serve as a well-deserved break from everyday life – these are just some of the reasons our soloists tell us about....

January 28, 2023 5 Walking Trails to Tackle in 2023

Walking has been engrained into our DNA ever since we took our very first group of travellers to the heart of Afghanistan in the back of our Bedford truck, on a mission, to see the world for ourselves in 1974. And it’s our guides’ unrivalled local knowledge that sets our walking holidays apart. They know...

January 27, 2023 Top 5 Cycling Routes for 2023

There’s a world of wonder to discover on two wheels. And thanks to our expert guides’ keen local knowledge, they know exactly which cycling routes and off-track paths to take you on, so you experience the best parts of a destination. With over 45 years of crafting incredible itineraries, it’s our expertise, that makes your...