Expert Insights

April 16, 2014 Chocolate Destinations of the World

Read time – 5 minutes In recent years, there has been a surge in the popularity of artisan chocolate. Taste-conscious consumers are not only demanding higher quality, but also sustainable, ethically-sourced produce. This demand can only mean good news for hardworking cocoa farmers around the world, as well as for those of us with a...

March 27, 2014 What a Pa-Lava: Best Volcano Holidays

Read time – 4 minutes It feels like sneaking up on a sleeping dragon. But the beast beneath your boots is no fairy tale: volcanoes are firmly rooted in the real world. Ever since Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland threw its toys out the pram in 2010 (much to the chagrin of news presenters struggling to pronounce...

March 26, 2014 Architectural Wonders of the World

Read time – 4 minutes Part of what distinguishes human beings from other species is our singular talent for changing the world around us to suit our needs. Of course, we started small – tents and huts were built for shelter, warmth and security. It wasn’t long, though, before our imaginations allowed us to break...

March 25, 2014 Top Five Cultural Walking Holidays

Read time – 2 minutes Trekking isn’t all about mileage and perseverance. Often, the best way to enjoy a walk is to stop for a moment and soak up the atmosphere. Our cultural walking holidays take you to the most sublime locations in the world – marching straight through without looking up is no less than a...

March 21, 2014 Once in a Lifetime Holidays

Read time – 3 minutes The best adventures can’t be replicated. These are the trips that leave lifelong memories etched in the mind. In this modern age of global tourism, once in a lifetime travel holidays can be hard to come by. Fortunately, we have spent the past forty years crafting and fine-tuning these one-off...

March 18, 2014 Top 10 Surreal Landscapes

Read time – 2 minutes Landscapes lure us from ourselves. The Romantic poets of the 18th century developed the concept of the ‘Sublime’, the feeling of being simultaneously overwhelmed and invigorated by the raw power of the natural world, leaving behind a sensation of both fear and empowerment. With Exodus leading the way, seeking out...

February 18, 2014 Good morning Vietnam by Exodus’ Imran Arshad

Vietnam Activity and Adventure Holidays with Exodus. It was an early morning flight from Bangkok. Excitement was in the air; I was in the air too – just 20 minutes away from my first touch down point in Vietnam, Hanoi. Our plane gradually descended over the lush green patchwork of paddy fields and soon we...

February 11, 2014 A Beginner’s Guide to Self-Guided Holidays

Cycling or walking holidays – at your own pace. There are many ways to travel the globe in pursuit of adventure, and those familiar with Exodus will know that we have long advocated a small group style of travel that offers leader expertise, a balance of activities, camaraderie and excellent value. As specialists in walking...

February 11, 2014 He-Type Jag – In Search of the Jaguar

Read time – 3 minutes The 70’s E-Type Jaguar was the original red-blooded motor magnet. Throaty exhaust, smouldering headlights, sleek but masculine lines with a menacing build. Its strap-line was ‘The 12 cylinder animal’. For years big brands have used animals to promote their products usually with scant regard to any ethical code. Not this...

February 10, 2014 Exploring the Americas

Read time – 3 minutes Maybe you’ve tangoed in Buenos Aires, had a go at salsa in Cuba, felt Niagara’s freshwater spray and romped around in Yosemite National Park. But have you ever considered trekking through Yellowstone in search of wild wolves and brooding bison? Ever pondered over a trip to Guyana to witness the...